MC DC2 Please help

I'm going away on a trip in 2 days. I have a remote shutter release, but bought a corded one for this trip and can't find how to get it to work :uncomfortableness:

This is what is happening:

Camera set to remote mode
Remote cable plugged in
Remote does activate autofocus and locks in on the subject
Shutter does not release

It must be in working order so I can only think it's the settings but I can't think where to look. The cordless one works fine by the way. Clueless, lol

For a wired remote. Do not set to remote on the camera.
Set camera for your normal settings. Plug into the gps port. And shoot away.

thank you for that

Don't you just hate when they make things too simple Just when I thought I knew what I was doing, I was foiled by simplicity!

Thanks for your help

Happy shooting