{"product_id":"connects2-ctsbm003-2-steering-wheel-control-interface-1998-2010-bmw-mini-i-bus-quadlock","title":"Connects2 CTSBM003.2 Steering Wheel Control Interface | 1998-2010 BMW \u0026 MINI (I-Bus, Quadlock)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetain essential steering wheel controls and vehicle information displays when upgrading the factory audio system in a wide range of classic BMW and MINI models. This advanced plug-and-play interface is engineered for 1998-2010 vehicles equipped with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuadlock radio connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI-Bus communication system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-amplified (standard) factory audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It covers numerous iconic models such as the E46 3 Series, E39 5 Series, first-generation MINI, and E53 X5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis harness ensures the full retention of your factory steering wheel audio and phone buttons for safe operation, and crucially, preserves the date, time, and temperature display on your instrument cluster. Designed for seamless integration into the pre-CAN Bus I-Bus network, it requires no cutting or splicing of factory wires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Feature Retention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintains 100% functionality of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteering wheel controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and preserves the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edate, time, and temperature display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on your dashboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI-Bus \u0026amp; Quadlock Specific:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI-Bus system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuadlock radio connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found in pre-CAN Bus BMW\/MINI vehicles with non-amplified audio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Plug-and-Play Installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses the vehicle-specific Quadlock connector. No cutting or soldering required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Accessory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be used with the CTMULTILEAD.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e universal radio patch lead to connect to and program your aftermarket head unit's steering wheel control input.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Application (I-Bus, Quadlock, Non-Amplified):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 3 Series (E46):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998 – 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW 5 Series (E39):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2000 – 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW X5 (E53):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2000 – 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW X3 (E83):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2004 – 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBMW Z4 (E85):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2002 – 2008\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMINI (R50\/52\/53):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2001 – 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrucial Compatibility Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis interface is only compatible with the listed vehicles that have the Quadlock connector, I-Bus system, and a non-amplified (standard) factory audio system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vehicles with amplified \"Hi-Fi\" or \"Premium\" systems, CAN-Bus systems, or the older round 17-pin plug require a different interface. Please verify your vehicle's specifications before purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLACKVUE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53463394320668,"sku":"CTSBM004.2","price":101.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/2161\/8204\/files\/48d119c96d2f047566708c8656ca819d.webp?v=1765082667","url":"https:\/\/tinkr.co.nz\/products\/connects2-ctsbm003-2-steering-wheel-control-interface-1998-2010-bmw-mini-i-bus-quadlock","provider":"Tinkr Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}