The i-dapter allows you to retain the visual display of vehicle functions, such as parking sensors, climate control, and seat heating, when replacing the original radio. Vehicle-specific settings are supported and displayed on the aftermarket unit.

The vehicle's steering wheel remote control function is also supported. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the functionality, and the software of the aftermarket unit, some operating functions may be omitted or replaced by others.

Please ensure that the original factory radios we have listed and the adapter connectors shown match your vehicle's equipment.

Before installation, check the vehicle menu for various settings. Test the functionality of the settings and the vehicle system before final installation.

Note: Connection: 52-pin Quadlock VAG connector Connection: OEM steering wheel remote control > 3.5mm jack / loose cable Connection: OEM reversing camera > RCA (male) ochre Vehicles with MIB-PQ OEM platform Connection i-dapter: purple/white: +12V reversing signal RCA (male) ochre: reversing camera input Retrofit device Visualization i-adapter Settings >  Retrofit device reversing camera input Visualization OPS >  Retrofit device reversing camera input Visualization Climatronic >  Retrofit device reversing camera input Vehicles with steering wheel remote control Settings i-dapter : Steering wheel remote control Track forward Press and hold Alternatively with item: 43x-remote Vehicles without steering wheel remote control Required accessory : i-dapter accessory remote control > Item: 43x-remote Camera image or i-dapter settings and visualization not available: Connection of an additional ground contact RCA outer conductor at the camera connection and device connection Vehicles with parking assist and front PDC > after starting the vehicle, the front PDC is displayed. Exit the display > via the vehicle's PDC button. The +12V reverse signal is deactivated above 3 km/h. Depending on the OEM vehicle equipment and software: Not all vehicle settings are supported. Not all vehicle functions are supported.

Not all vehicle information is visualized.

Vehicles with eCall:

• eCall maintenance MAN/Seat/Skoda/VW 52-pin Quadlock > Item: 1424-28

Vehicles with/without OEM sound system.

Not for vehicles with:

• OEM MOST sound system
• , radio preparation
• , or any factory pre-installation > Steering wheel remote control/speakers/radio.

DIP switch settings for the aftermarket equipment manufacturer (see operating instructions)

The following signals are provided:

Reimported vehicles or vehicles with different software may be incompatible in terms of functions.

• Red: +12V Ignition Terminal 15
• Orange: +12V Lighting Terminal 58
• Purple/White: +12V Reverse Signal
• Pink: Speed ​​Signal
• Green: Ground GND Handbrake Signal

Output Load Capacity: 250 mA max.

• Current requirement greater than 250 mA:
• 1 relay coil resistance 75 ohms min.
• 2 relays coil resistance 150 ohms min.

Steering wheel remote control

• visualization Climatronic supported
• Visualization optical PDC supported
• CAR menu vehicle settings supported

Optional:

• E-Call Maintenance MAN/Seat/Skoda/VW 52-Pin Quadlock > Item: 1424-28

General Installation Instructions:

Verification:

• 1: Check all operating functions and vehicle setting functions of the OEM device
• 2: Disassemble the OEM device with power off
• 3: Check all interface connections for correctness and continuity with power off

Connection and Connection Sequence:

• 1: Configure interface settings and hardware with power off
• 2: Check radio connection cable configuration
• 3: Connect the radio connection cable according to the retrofit device's operating instructions
• 4: Connect all other connections according to the retrofit device's operating instructions
• 5: Connect the entire installation to the vehicle with the live connection last
• 6: Configure the interface software according to the instructions in the item text and the operating instructions
• 7: Configure the retrofit device according to the retrofit device's operating instructions Steering wheel remote control/camera/hands-free system/antenna phantom power and others
• 8: Function test of steering wheel remote control and vehicle

changes Hardware configuration of the interface and the radio connection cable:

• 1: Make changes with the power off.
• 2: After changing the connection, see points 5 to 8 above .
• In case of malfunction of the interface or the vehicle:
• 1: Revert to the OEM device.
• 2: Operate the OEM device.
• 3: Put the CAN bus into standby mode.
• 4: Check the hardware configuration of the interface.
• 5: After putting the CAN bus into standby mode, see points 5 to 8 above.

Connections, connection changes, alternative connections, connections of loose cables, or connection extensions of loose cables specified in the explanatory text or the operating instructions are for guidance and information purposes only for trained specialists.

Further connections, changes to the wiring harness configuration, or the use of alternative connections or connection extensions:

• 1: Connections and changes must be carried out exclusively by trained specialists.
• 2: Connections and changes must be checked for any manufacturer approvals or for any manufacturer's warranty conditions that may be affected by the changes before connection.
• 3: Connections and changes must be checked for function and correctness before connection by measuring and comparing them to the vehicle's wiring diagram.
• 4: Connections and changes are carried out at your own risk without any guarantee of function.
• 5: Connections and changes are carried out at your own risk without any guarantee of damage to the vehicle, the retrofit device, or the interface.
• 6: Modifications to the pre-assembled wiring harness may void the product warranty.

What's Included

• IDVW3 Steering Control Adaptor
• FREE Stereo Patch Lead

Car Audio Fitting Accessories are sold with limited instructions. Some knowledge of car audio installation is helpful, as in some rare case "modification" is necessary.

Please make sure that is the correct Steering Control Adaptor for your vehicle by firstly checking to see if your vehicle make, model and year is listed in the description. Secondly by checking to see if the connection in the picture listed is the same as you have in your vehicle. If in doubt please email us with your vehicle details and we will confirm what you require.