Finally, I have read somewhere that the radio remote stalk works with> some Sony units. The unit I have is fairly recent, and has a blue> socket on the back of the stereo, which I presume is for the remote?> If I connect this one up, does the controls on the stalk work exactly> the same?

you should feel them click a bit. You'll need to push them a way in. Then> its hard and tight but the old stereo should pull out.> Done it on mine, no problems.> As for the code you'll probably need to go get its code read. They do this> via teh serial code on the machine. Main dealers are a very expensive way> of doing it. Using a local car radio shop is my recommendation. They are> cheap and always willing to help.> I will warn you though, there isnt a lot of room behind the stereo after> you fit an aftermarket unit in as the slant the headunit in at an angle,> the original being laid in flat.> And the stalk. Sony kenwood and blaupunkt all do kits to use the remote> stalk. Blaupunkts are about Ј35 if i remember rightly from when i looked.> Blaupunkts may not look all that but their functions eclipse the