steering mounted controls in the i20

prasadka · 31st August 2009, 17:08

Hi
I have been pretty disappointed at not being able to use the steering mounted controls in an i20 to browse through folders. While i understand that there is a bit of risk involved in taking your eyes off while reading folder names, it is better than looking up the folder up/down button while driving. Please, can anyone advise me on how I can browse through folders using the steering mounted controls in an i20?

Many Thanks
Prasad

frankmehta · 31st August 2009, 17:50

Not possible. Just not possible if its not mentioned in the manual mate. Tough luck..

Fountainheader · 31st August 2009, 18:06

Prasad,
The Steering controls are more of utility than functional. So apart from the volume up/down and mute/pause, I dont think you can do much with the same.

bullinb · 31st August 2009, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by prasadka

Hi
I have been pretty disappointed at not being able to use the steering mounted controls in an i20 to browse through folders. While i understand that there is a bit of risk involved in taking your eyes off while reading folder names, it is better than looking up the folder up/down button while driving. Please, can anyone advise me on how I can browse through folders using the steering mounted controls in an i20?

Don't know about the system on i20, but I create a playlist for driving and only move through it using my Pio CR-100. Whatever may be the reason, never take your eyes off the road - it can land you in serious trouble within milliseconds. Check out the post below,
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1427082-post176.html

prasadka · 1st September 2009, 10:02

I think this is good, correct advice given. THanks. I will always keep that in mind. Experiences of both HS and mobike008 have shaken me up. I hope and pray that HS comes out of this misery unscathed.

Regards
Prasad

Antonian · 4th August 2010, 11:55

Dear all
I am missing the Steering audio controls in my magna 2010 April model. Magna model have a built in audio system,but no audio controls on steering. Non Availability of 'i20 Sportz' model made me buying this Magna model at that time .

I have few queries
1. What is the brand of inbuilt audio installed in i20? (mobil/Kenwood)
2. Is it possible to sync external remote with the audio (Steering mounted external remote)
3. Is it possible to remove the existing and fix the steering wheel of I20 soprtz ?
4. what is the price for the same ?

Any help will be appreciated !
Thanks in advance

sagarpadaki · 4th August 2010, 15:08

Heard from the SA that the speakers are of kenwood.Yes you can get the steering mounted audio controls.You have to change the whole steering wheel ,the connectors are just plug and play .Ask your nearest service center for the cost

Antonian · 4th August 2010, 15:22

But the service center guy says, its not possible. I think, He is not aware of the i20 electronic parts and this kind of mod jobs.

malgudi · 4th August 2010, 15:43

1. I20 sportz steering wheel also has a Airbag built in.
2. As a result it will be costly to replace it with sportz steering
3. Your car does not have the Airbag sensor & related electronics. So even if you fit the sportz steering it could result in a malfunctioning Airbag which could turn risky for your life.
4. Better to go with an aftermarket remote control if possible

JLS · 4th August 2010, 15:47

There are remote controls available which could be mounted on steering wheel.
Available from many known brands - Pioneer, JVC etc.

There are universal ones also in market, which could work for i20 ICE.

I am using one (Pioneer) and it is very convinient.

Cost may be around 1000 Rs.

In my opinion, much easier alternative to steering wheel replacement etc.

Regards,
JLS

Antonian · 4th August 2010, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by malgudi

1. I20 sportz steering wheel also has a Airbag built in.
2. As a result it will be costly to replace it with sportz steering
3. Your car does not have the Airbag sensor & related electronics. So even if you fit the sportz steering it could result in a malfunctioning Airbag which could turn risky for your life.
4. Better to go with an aftermarket remote control if possible

Thanks malgudi for the Advice

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLS

There are remote controls available which could be mounted on steering wheel.
Available from many known brands - Pioneer, JVC etc.

There are universal ones also in market, which could work for i20 ICE.

I am using one (Pioneer) and it is very convinient.

Cost may be around 1000 Rs.

In my opinion, much easier alternative to steering wheel replacement etc.

Regards,
JLS

Thank you JLS for the Advice
Really, I droped the plan to upgrade the Steering wheel. I have got reply from another dealer, that it will be very expensive to replace the steering and the wiring kit.BTW,are you using i20 ?

AFAIK,external Steering mounted controls are working with remote sense technology(Infra red). Builtin HU in i20 does not come with a remote control.So,external Steering mounted controls may not work with this.

Mods: Since, solution for my problem has been found,Please close the thread !!

JLS · 5th August 2010, 23:40

Hi Antonian,
Its a shame, i20 HU does not even have remote control.

I have fitted Pioneer 3090 in my Accent, and using steering remote control.
By the way what is the solution you found for your problem?

Regards,

JLS

Antonian · 6th August 2010, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLS

Hi Antonian,
Its a shame, i20 HU does not even have remote control.

I have fitted Pioneer 3090 in my Accent, and using steering remote control.
By the way what is the solution you found for your problem?

Regards,

JLS

No solution for this problem Dude. Change the HU is the only solution.

31st August 2009, 17:08	#1
prasadka BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	steering mounted controls in the i20 Hi I have been pretty disappointed at not being able to use the steering mounted controls in an i20 to browse through folders. While i understand that there is a bit of risk involved in taking your eyes off while reading folder names, it is better than looking up the folder up/down button while driving. Please, can anyone advise me on how I can browse through folders using the steering mounted controls in an i20? Many Thanks Prasad
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31st August 2009, 17:50	#2
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Not possible. Just not possible if its not mentioned in the manual mate. Tough luck..
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31st August 2009, 18:06	#3
Fountainheader Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,501 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Prasad, The Steering controls are more of utility than functional. So apart from the volume up/down and mute/pause, I dont think you can do much with the same.
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1st September 2009, 10:02	#5
prasadka BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	I think this is good, correct advice given. THanks. I will always keep that in mind. Experiences of both HS and mobike008 have shaken me up. I hope and pray that HS comes out of this misery unscathed. Regards Prasad
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4th August 2010, 11:55	#6
Antonian BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: KL (6+1) Posts: 105 Thanked: 2 Times	i20 magna - Need Steering audio controls -is it possible? Dear all I am missing the Steering audio controls in my magna 2010 April model. Magna model have a built in audio system,but no audio controls on steering. Non Availability of 'i20 Sportz' model made me buying this Magna model at that time . I have few queries 1. What is the brand of inbuilt audio installed in i20? (mobil/Kenwood) 2. Is it possible to sync external remote with the audio (Steering mounted external remote) 3. Is it possible to remove the existing and fix the steering wheel of I20 soprtz ? 4. what is the price for the same ? Any help will be appreciated ! Thanks in advance
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4th August 2010, 15:08	#7
sagarpadaki Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,213 Thanked: 5,881 Times	Heard from the SA that the speakers are of kenwood.Yes you can get the steering mounted audio controls.You have to change the whole steering wheel ,the connectors are just plug and play .Ask your nearest service center for the cost
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4th August 2010, 15:22	#8
Antonian BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: KL (6+1) Posts: 105 Thanked: 2 Times	But the service center guy says, its not possible. I think, He is not aware of the i20 electronic parts and this kind of mod jobs. Last edited by Antonian : 4th August 2010 at 15:25.
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4th August 2010, 15:43	#9
malgudi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 355 Thanked: 183 Times View My Garage	1. I20 sportz steering wheel also has a Airbag built in. 2. As a result it will be costly to replace it with sportz steering 3. Your car does not have the Airbag sensor & related electronics. So even if you fit the sportz steering it could result in a malfunctioning Airbag which could turn risky for your life. 4. Better to go with an aftermarket remote control if possible Last edited by malgudi : 4th August 2010 at 15:48.
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4th August 2010, 15:47	#10
JLS BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 163 Thanked: 181 Times	There are remote controls available which could be mounted on steering wheel. Available from many known brands - Pioneer, JVC etc. There are universal ones also in market, which could work for i20 ICE. I am using one (Pioneer) and it is very convinient. Cost may be around 1000 Rs. In my opinion, much easier alternative to steering wheel replacement etc. Regards, JLS
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5th August 2010, 23:40	#12
JLS BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 163 Thanked: 181 Times	Hi Antonian, Its a shame, i20 HU does not even have remote control. I have fitted Pioneer 3090 in my Accent, and using steering remote control. By the way what is the solution you found for your problem? Regards, JLS
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