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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: opelman on 15 April 2014, 15:44:10

Title: multifunction steering whee
Post by: opelman on 15 April 2014, 15:44:10

Hi
I have one 96mod opel omega b 2.5 v6 cd caravan, which originally did not have the multifunction steering wheel. Now I've switched steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel (taken from one 98mod), but I do not get the steering wheel buttons to work.

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 April 2014, 16:04:42

What headunit is fitted?

Two things spring to mind...
1. You need all the associated wiring loom.
2. The head unit might not be compatible.

The first item is a definite, the second a possibility :y

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: RobG on 15 April 2014, 16:07:11

Quote from: opelman on 15 April 2014, 15:44:10

Hi
I have one 96mod opel omega b 2.5 v6 cd caravan, which originally did not have the multifunction steering wheel. Now I've switched steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel (taken from one 98mod), but I do not get the steering wheel buttons to work.

Loom only fitted mid `97 onwards in the mini facelift

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: opelman on 15 April 2014, 19:51:01

It is fitted a VDO CDR500 radio in the car, :)

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: RobG on 15 April 2014, 21:00:45

Quote from: opelman on 15 April 2014, 19:51:01

It is fitted a VDO CDR500 radio in the car, :)

Makes no difference what head unit is fitted, the loom for steering wheel audio controls won`t be present in your vehicle

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 April 2014, 21:26:32

Only mentioned the head unit as it might not support the controls... loom is rightly the first item to address though :y

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: minifreek on 16 April 2014, 12:21:38

Wouldn't a compatible air bag squib be needed also...?

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: 05omegav6 on 17 April 2014, 00:50:29

Nope, all but one very early model were fitted with a minimum of drivers airbag :y

Might need the rotary coupling with the extra wiring, but airbag assembly should be fine :y

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: opelman on 17 April 2014, 10:29:31

I have switched slip ring / link to a straight number of wires. (Had to do it to get the connector to the airbag to fit). but the steering wheel still does not work. I also checked the wires Forward.  :)

Title: Re: multifunction steering whee
Post by: Jimbob on 17 April 2014, 11:02:39

Im sure there is an option to enable / disable them using tech2.
Something along the lines of stereo = present.
Also amends the MID display.