Steering wheel audio control

[Michael Gnaster]

I just installed after market Kenwood radio in 2006 BMW. I purchased from Crutchfield with all components to keep my steering wheel control intact.

The radio and Bluetooth work great the strange thing is when I first start the car I have steering wheel control for about 5-8 seconds then it is gone. No more hands free have to work it via the radio. Talked with Crutchfield a number of times sent new components the results are the same no hands free control after about 5-8 seconds. After the initial install it worked for about 3 days before it stopped? Any ideas??

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[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

what steering wheel interface was used? BMW model? HU model? need more info man....

 

[Michael Gnaster]

OK, this is my first time posting here is more info! 2006 BMW 330CI Convertable, CRUX SWRBM-57K interface, Kenwood Digital Media Receiver KMM-BT325U

anything else??

 

[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

who installed it?

 

[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

looks like it has dip switches for settings, make sure they are all set where they need to be.....i only have experience with the  idatalink maestro for an interface(if compatible with vehicle and HU)...hooks up to your PC--- select vehicle make/model---- flash/program----done enjoy!

 

[Michael Gnaster]

According to Crutchfield the dip switches are correct for the BMW!!!

 

[Michael Gnaster]

I installed it and it was fairly easy! Crutchfield replaced the harness and box thinking that may be the problem! Only good news it sounds great.

 

[YourNameHere 10+ year member]

i dunno man....try a different interface or recheck all wiring.....or take it to an audio shop, hard to diagnose over the internet

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Bmw and Mercedes vehicles are a pain to deal with when adding aftermarket audio.

 

[Michael Gnaster]

Thanks