Stereo Stalk Controls - The Answer

Timbob955 · Nov 28, 2012

OK, after much pain and suffering (and multiple 'Connects2' adaptors) I've finally got the stalk controls to work with my Sony head unit.

The item you need is made by 'InCarTec' (www.incartec.co.uk) and is part number '29-608'. You'll also need an adaptor lead to suit your particular brand of head unit and this is part number 29-xxx (sony is 008).

This lead lets you keep ALL the functionality of the stalk controls not just the volume and source (the roller at the back actually does something).

I managed to track this down through the guys at the Leicester branch of Car Audio Centre who were very helpful (and persistent) in finding a solution.

lgonzalez · Nov 28, 2012

Awesome find! Been debating with myself for a while whether to upgrade the head unit or not as I like the steering wheel stalk controls...cheers!

Jjay · Nov 28, 2012

Just got some thanks

needed for ages lol!

JE_GT · Nov 29, 2012

Never had any problems with connects 2 :/ couldnt be bothered to change the head unit!

maggi200 · Nov 29, 2012

I've tried loads and still only volume and source on mine.

Mines a cup (so I understand a more basic wiring for the stereo without Bluetooth?) and my headunit is an alpine post 2007. Apparently pre 07 headunits and post 07 differ in some way in respect to the remote

Caz-133cup · Nov 29, 2012

maggi112":kwwhepwa said:
I've tried loads and still only volume and source on mine.

Mines a cup (so I understand a more basic wiring for the stereo without Bluetooth?) and my headunit is an alpine post 2007. Apparently pre 07 headunits and post 07 differ in some way in respect to the remote

Mine works fine with the adapter and everything works