Replacing the stereo

I also hadn't appreciated that there's only one plug for the ipod or the steering wheel remote.

Prefer the steering wheel remote to work and plug the ipod into the front 3.5mm jack socket.

If it is an alpine D/D the angle is not a problem at all, the steering wheel controls are still avalible. If you are using an i pod get the proper i pod docking lead as it will give you full control on the head unit and charge the i pod.

[stephendell]

the steering wheel controls are still avalible

Unfortunately not, they have just (literally) been discontinued and there is no more stock

[mettersl]

I am successfully using an auto leads adapter with my alpine head unit, previously it was connected to a Kenwood. You might find this is still available or you can buy one on eBay.
Keep looking!
Cheers Lee

Pretty confident that I have a proper alpine lead on the way for the steering wheels remote ... though you've got me worried now!

However, the ipod docking lead looks like it has the same connection as the remote... we'll see if and when it arrives!



(Of course, I am some way off listening to anything!)

I can still get hold of them it work in car audio so any questions or parts wanted give me a PM.

the steering wheel controls are still avalible

Unfortunately not, they have just (literally) been discontinued and there is no more stock

Thats....the story of my ....... life I give up really I do, having just bought an expensive Alpine head unit to do the job in my Le Mans (R)

I'm wondering when or if the dice will ever be on a roll for me
si21 playing my own Violin

What model Alpine do you have? As the I pod interface lead should be different to the remote as that is just a jack plug and the i pod is a din plug end.

Ah! I have a Alpine CDE-W203Ri, though the connector leads haven't arrived in the post yet....

I just assumed the remote interface lead went into the multi pin socket. Now I see the jack plug socket... that's great. It should all work!

And if the now unavailable lead doesn't show I'll be in touch!

this is where i got mine from for my ole R21 only list R19 on wards now tho but think it same?

Doesn't say on site what after market compatabile they do but mine was Sony n at the time they did Alpine too.
http://www.connects2.co.uk/c2search.asp ... &modID=920