Interface and ISO cables allowing use of original steering wheel control buttons with a new aftermarket radio head-unit.

This interface allows use of cars original steering wheel buttons with compatible aftermarket radios and head units.

Suitable for Mercedes Benz car and van models with original Audio 5 (or Sound 5) head units. These cars use two standard 8 pin ISO connectors in the back of the original radio but turn on and have steering wheel controls operated through CANBUS inputs.

As well as steering wheel controls this interface also provide an ignition output, illumination, speed pulse and reverse gear dependent on the vehicle it is fitted to. Some setup is required for this interface to recognise the vehicle and the type of radio fitted, instructions for this are provided.

Most compatible vehicles came with multiple original optional radios with different connections. Please check your original radio type. This interface is not suitable for cars with Audio 10, Audio 15, Audio 20, Audio 30, COMAND or later NTG original sound systems.

Compatible with the following vehicles:

Mercedes:
A-Class (W169) (2005 - 2011) with Audio 5
B-Class (W245) (2005 - 2011) with Audio 5
Sprinter (W906) (2007 - 2018) with Audio 5
Viano (W639) (2004 - 2014) with Audio 5
Vito (W639) (2003  2014) with Audio 5

Smart:
Forfour (W454) (2004 - 2006) with Audio 5

Volkswagen:
Crafter (2006 - 2016) with RCD2001

IMPORTANT NOTE: This product must be purchased with a suitable patch lead for the type of radio you are fitting. Please select the type of radio being fitted upon purchase to receive the correct parts. A universal option is available if you don't know what radio is being fitted yet, which provides a pack of all possible patch leads.