CONNECTS2 CTSBM009.2 BMW Steering Wheel Control Interface Instruction Manual

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CTSBM009.2BMW Steering Wheel Control Interface

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT…

CTSBM009.2BMW steering wheel control interface for BMW vehicles with CAN-Bus systems andBMW Professional head units. Retains steering wheel controls, warning tones, and parking sensor audio.

Application

1 Series (E8* Variants) 2004 – 20133 Series (E9* Variants) 2005 – 20125 Series (E6* Variants) 2004 – 20106 Series (E6* Variants) 2003 – 20107 Series (E6* Variants) 2001 – 2008Mini (CAN-Bus Vehicles) 2006 – 2013Z4 (E89 Model) 2009 – 2016X1 (E84 Model) 2009 – 2015

SWC Interface
ISO connector
Vehicle Specific Connector
Chime Retention Interface
12V Permanent (Connect to Battery)
Speaker

Prior to installation

Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from heat sources. Please ensure you use the correct tools to avoid damage to the vehicle or product.Connects2 can not be held responsible for the installation of this product.

Technical Support

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FITTING GUIDE

Remove and disconnect the original head unit.
Connect the 12-way Molex connector of the head unit patch lead (supplied separately) to the interface.
Connect the opposite end of the head unit patch leads to the head unit steering wheel control input on the back of the aftermarket head unit. This may be a 3.5mm jack plug or a wired input depending upon the head unit brand being fitted. Please see the head unit installation manual for further information on where to connect.Important Note: This step must be completed before connecting power to the interface. Failure to so may result in no steering wheel control function.
Connect the 14-way Molex connector to the interface.

Connect the male power/speaker ISO harness to the female power/speaker ISO harness from the aftermarket head unit.

For aftermarket head units that do not have an ISO connector the interface uses the following wiring colors:

Wire Colour	Function
Yellow	Permanent 12V
Black	Ground
Red	12V Ignition
Orange	Illumination
Pink/Black	Telephone Mute
Pink	Speed Pulse
Green	Park Brake
Purple/White	Reverse Gear
Purple	Right Rear Speaker +
Purple/Black	Right Rear Speaker –
Green	Left Rear Speaker +
Green/Black	Left Rear Speaker –
Grey	Right Front Speaker +
Grey/Black	Right Front Speaker –
White	Left Front Speaker +
White/Black	Left Front Speaker –

Connect the female vehicle-specific connector to the male vehicle connector.
Connect the speaker to the chime retention interface.NB. You must connect the speaker to the right-hand port on the chime retention interface. See image for reference. Test head unit for correct operation before reassembling the dash.