Optra System Help

BUSA · 25th November 2006, 22:38

I have the stock Optra LT Blaupunkt music system which comes with a five CD changer and a head unit which has a cassette player and a steering remote. I bought a Blaupunkt Bahamas MP3 head unit. Now my steering remote is not working. Why is it so and what is the solution?? Audo gurus please throw in some solutions.

hydrashok · 26th November 2006, 08:41

You must be using the RC10 remote, right? I'm not sure, but I think they are not compatible with all Blau Models. Your Blau dealer will be able to sort you out.
This is a webpage that lists compatibility: Blaupunkt remote controls

I couldn't find the Bahamas here, but that doesn't mean that it is not compatible. Blau changes models and names between countries at times. Best to check with your Blau showroom.

If the RC is compatible, it could be that the installer forgot to connect the IR receiver (what they call the 'remote sensing eye') when he changed the HUs.

Or he might have connected the IR receiver, but placed it someplace where the RC does not have line-of-sight. This is not very likely, as he would not have needed to shift the IR receiver's position while changing HUs.

Or, the battery in the RC would have died. (There are 2 small button batteries in there).

Rudra Sen · 26th November 2006, 10:47

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

Or, the battery in the RC would have died. (There are 2 small button batteries in there).

This remote gets power from car battery. So nothing wrong with the remote.

BUSA · 26th November 2006, 15:45

I think i didnot explain it properly.

The Stock System of a Optra is a Casette player with a 5CD changer and a remote on the steering fitted by the company which looks like this.

When the company fitted HU was removed and the Bahamas was connected the Steering remote stopped working.

Again the OE HU was put and the Steering remote started working. So no problems with battery.

The Blaupunkt guy told me that the remote is made only for the stock sytem and is not compatible with any other HU. So he is telling me to put a Blaupunkt Steering remote which looks ugly as well as out of place.

Why is not the steering remote working with this HU?

speedzak · 26th November 2006, 17:00

Aah!
The Blau guy has told you the correct thing. If the stock remote was made to work with the stock HU only, then that's it sir!
Another HU will not accept that remote inputs.

BUSA · 26th November 2006, 19:30

Ohh so that means now this remote is no use, i will have to put the Blaupunkt remote only. Damn, the B.P remote is really ugly and doesnot fit in a proper place and most of all it looks to cheap and after market..

rsjaurr · 26th November 2006, 20:51

See if u can get/make some sort of conversion adapter and check if remote works or not.There r more chances that it wont but still do give it a try.

BUSA · 26th November 2006, 21:20

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See if u can get/make some sort of conversion adapter and check if remote works or not.

Exactly, i was thinking to do the same, but where can i get it done. The B.P guys is ready to give me a new B.P RC10 remote.

navin · 27th November 2006, 13:19

I would not suggest trying to modify the existing remote. Unless it is something very simple such as a code lock the modifciations might not be done well enough. Sadly almost all car stereo remotes look ugly.

BUSA · 27th November 2006, 16:08

The B.P guy told me that they will have to rechip the remote or sumthing but the systems warranty will become void.

esteem_lover · 27th November 2006, 16:36

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Originally Posted by BUSA

The B.P guy told me that they will have to rechip the remote or sumthing but the systems warranty will become void.

i wouldn't try something like that. You have 3 options.
1. Get used to the present setup
2. Change back the HU
3. Change the Steering remote

sk456 · 27th November 2006, 16:47

BUSA..frankly if you are driving your self ...do you realy need a remote??

...the player controls would be an arms length away....

Of cousrse the gadget lusting brain might take over ( like it does mine at times..im sure the guys here can think of soem medical term for this

)

I wudnt change my HU jsut for teh remote... esp if my Existign HU sounds good...

navin · 27th November 2006, 16:57

Sk, sometimes just having forward, reverse or a mute button on the steeting wheel helps. I understand BUSA's pain. Unfortunately most stereo manufacturers do not! :-(

BUSA · 27th November 2006, 16:59

well the stock HU was quite basic so i put the a New B.P Bahamas HU. I know its just a arms lenght away and since the car already has a steering remote company fitted whats the harm in trying to make it work

hydrashok · 27th November 2006, 18:24

Yep. Once you get used to a steering RC, there is no going back. Even stretching your left arm just a little to the HU becomes an inconvenience :-) And a steering RC is safer too. No need to take eyes off the road.

25th November 2006, 22:38	#1
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Optra System Help I have the stock Optra LT Blaupunkt music system which comes with a five CD changer and a head unit which has a cassette player and a steering remote. I bought a Blaupunkt Bahamas MP3 head unit. Now my steering remote is not working. Why is it so and what is the solution?? Audo gurus please throw in some solutions.
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26th November 2006, 08:41	#2
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	You must be using the RC10 remote, right? I'm not sure, but I think they are not compatible with all Blau Models. Your Blau dealer will be able to sort you out. This is a webpage that lists compatibility: Blaupunkt remote controls I couldn't find the Bahamas here, but that doesn't mean that it is not compatible. Blau changes models and names between countries at times. Best to check with your Blau showroom. If the RC is compatible, it could be that the installer forgot to connect the IR receiver (what they call the 'remote sensing eye') when he changed the HUs. Or he might have connected the IR receiver, but placed it someplace where the RC does not have line-of-sight. This is not very likely, as he would not have needed to shift the IR receiver's position while changing HUs. Or, the battery in the RC would have died. (There are 2 small button batteries in there).
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26th November 2006, 15:45	#4
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I think i didnot explain it properly. The Stock System of a Optra is a Casette player with a 5CD changer and a remote on the steering fitted by the company which looks like this. When the company fitted HU was removed and the Bahamas was connected the Steering remote stopped working. Again the OE HU was put and the Steering remote started working. So no problems with battery. The Blaupunkt guy told me that the remote is made only for the stock sytem and is not compatible with any other HU. So he is telling me to put a Blaupunkt Steering remote which looks ugly as well as out of place. Why is not the steering remote working with this HU?
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26th November 2006, 17:00	#5
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Aah! The Blau guy has told you the correct thing. If the stock remote was made to work with the stock HU only, then that's it sir! Another HU will not accept that remote inputs.
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26th November 2006, 19:30	#6
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Ohh so that means now this remote is no use, i will have to put the Blaupunkt remote only. Damn, the B.P remote is really ugly and doesnot fit in a proper place and most of all it looks to cheap and after market..
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26th November 2006, 20:51	#7
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	See if u can get/make some sort of conversion adapter and check if remote works or not.There r more chances that it wont but still do give it a try.
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27th November 2006, 13:19	#9
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,196 Thanked: 9,292 Times	I would not suggest trying to modify the existing remote. Unless it is something very simple such as a code lock the modifciations might not be done well enough. Sadly almost all car stereo remotes look ugly.
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27th November 2006, 16:08	#10
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	The B.P guy told me that they will have to rechip the remote or sumthing but the systems warranty will become void.
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27th November 2006, 16:47	#12
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	BUSA..frankly if you are driving your self ...do you realy need a remote?? ...the player controls would be an arms length away.... Of cousrse the gadget lusting brain might take over ( like it does mine at times..im sure the guys here can think of soem medical term for this ) I wudnt change my HU jsut for teh remote... esp if my Existign HU sounds good...
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27th November 2006, 16:57	#13
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,196 Thanked: 9,292 Times	Sk, sometimes just having forward, reverse or a mute button on the steeting wheel helps. I understand BUSA's pain. Unfortunately most stereo manufacturers do not! :-(
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27th November 2006, 16:59	#14
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	well the stock HU was quite basic so i put the a New B.P Bahamas HU. I know its just a arms lenght away and since the car already has a steering remote company fitted whats the harm in trying to make it work
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27th November 2006, 18:24	#15
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Yep. Once you get used to a steering RC, there is no going back. Even stretching your left arm just a little to the HU becomes an inconvenience :-) And a steering RC is safer too. No need to take eyes off the road.
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