→ Header Synced Blocks
→→ Simple Grounding
IMPORTANT
The following installation guide covers both the AXSWC and AXSWC-2 interfaces. While most information applies to both units, certain sections include details specific to each model. Please confirm whether you have the AXSWC or AXSWC-2 before beginning installation. For information that applies universally, the unit will be described as the Steering Wheel Controller. Where there are differences, AXSWC and AXSWC-2 details will be clearly marked.
Vehicle Installation Instructions
The instructions below will guide you through the installation of the Steering Wheel Controller in your vehicle.
Connections
Aftermarket Radio Harness
- Connect Pin 6 of the Steering Wheel Controller harness to the Black ground wire of the aftermarket radio.
- Connect Pin 12 of the Steering Wheel Controller to the Red accessory wire of the aftermarket radio (shown below).
Vehicle Connection(s) to Factory Harness
→→ Complex Grounding
IMPORTANT
The following installation guide covers both the AXSWC and AXSWC-2 interfaces. While most information applies to both units, certain sections include details specific to each model. Please confirm whether you have the AXSWC or AXSWC-2 before beginning installation. For information that applies universally, the unit will be described as the Steering Wheel Controller. Where there are differences, AXSWC and AXSWC-2 details will be clearly marked.
Vehicle Installation Instructions
The instructions below will guide you through the installation of the Steering Wheel Controller in your vehicle.
Connections
→ Programming Synced Blocks
→→ Tap Method Synced Block
Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
To effectively program the Steering Wheel Controller, the aftermarket radio must be (or remain) completely wired, the Steering Wheel Controller harness must be wired, and the Steering Wheel Control (SWC) 3.5mm Jack or SWC wiring must be connected.
NOTE
If your aftermarket radio is from the Sony XAV Series, before programming to the vehicle, you must:
1. Turn the radio On.
2. From the radio's home screen, click Settings.
3. Click System.
4. In the Steering Wheel Settings section, toggle the Custom switch to Off.
5. Return to the Main Menu.
6. Power Off the radio.
You may now proceed with programming the radio to your vehicle with the steps below.
Follow the steps below to programming the Steering Wheel Controller to your vehicle:
- Open the driver’s door. Keep it open during the programming process.
- Turn the vehicle’s ignition On.
- Plug in the Steering Wheel Controller.
- The LED on the SWC begins rapid flashing Green and Red.
- (Optional) If the LED does not turn on, refer to Connections above and ensure all steps were performed precisely.
- Tap the Volume Up button on the steering wheel at a steady heartbeat pace (1, rest, 2, rest, 3, rest, etc.) until the rapid flash stops (3-5 seconds).
- (Optional) If the Green and Red flashes are missed, reset the Steering Wheel Controller (as explained below) and restart the programming process from the beginning.
- Stop tapping the Volume Up button. The Steering Wheel Controller is being programmed into the vehicle’s steering wheel controls (SWC).
- LED Feedback:
- AXSWC
- The LED begins flashing Red while the interface programs itself to the aftermarket radio. A series of up to twenty-four (24) Red LED flashes identifies the detected Radio Type.
- AXSWC-2
- The Red and Green LED flashes represent a different radio manufacturer for the SWC interface to detect.
- Upon successfully programming, the LED turns solid Red.
- Test all functions of the Steering Wheel Controller installation for proper operation.
→→ Auto Detect Method Synced Block
Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
To effectively program the Steering Wheel Controller, the aftermarket radio must be (or remain) completely wired, the Steering Wheel Controller harness must be wired, and the Steering Wheel Control (SWC) 3.5mm Jack or SWC wiring must be connected.
NOTE
If your aftermarket radio is from the Sony XAV Series, before programming to the vehicle, you must:
1. Turn the radio On.
2. From the radio's home screen, click Settings.
3. Click System.
4. In the Steering Wheel Settings section, toggle the Custom switch to Off.
5. Return to the Main Menu.
6. Power Off the radio.
You may now proceed with programming the radio to your vehicle with the steps below.
Follow the steps below to programming the Steering Wheel Controller to your vehicle:
- Open the driver’s door. Keep it open during the programming process.
- Turn the vehicle’s ignition On.
- Plug in the Steering Wheel Controller.
- The LED on the SWC begins rapid flashing Green and Red.
- (Optional) If the LED does not turn on, refer to Connections above and ensure all steps were performed precisely.
- The Steering Wheel Controller will enter auto-detect mode. No action is required until the LED begins flashing Green and Red.
- (Optional) If the Green and Red flashes are missed, reset the Steering Wheel Controller (as explained below) and restart the programming process from the beginning.
- The Steering Wheel Controller is being programmed into the vehicle’s steering wheel controls (SWC).
- LED Feedback:
- AXSWC
- The LED begins flashing Red while the interface programs itself to the aftermarket radio. A series of up to twenty-four (24) Red LED flashes identifies the detected Radio Type.
- AXSWC-2
- The Red and Green LED flashes represent a different radio manufacturer for the SWC interface to detect.
- Upon successfully programming, the LED turns solid Red.
- Test all functions of the Steering Wheel Controller installation for proper operation.
→→ Hold Method Synced Block
Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
To effectively program the Steering Wheel Controller, the aftermarket radio must be (or remain) completely wired, the Steering Wheel Controller harness must be wired, and the Steering Wheel Control (SWC) 3.5mm Jack or SWC wiring must be connected.
NOTE
If your aftermarket radio is from the Sony XAV Series, before programming to the vehicle, you must:
1. Turn the radio On.
2. From the radio's home screen, click Settings.
3. Click System.
4. In the Steering Wheel Settings section, toggle the Custom switch to Off.
5. Return to the Main Menu.
6. Power Off the radio.
You may now proceed with programming the radio to your vehicle with the steps below.
Follow the steps below to programming the Steering Wheel Controller to your vehicle:
- Open the driver’s door. Keep it open during the programming process.
- Turn the vehicle’s ignition On.
- Plug in the Steering Wheel Controller.
- The LED on the SWC begins rapid flashing Green and Red.
- (Optional) If the LED does not turn on, refer to Connections above and ensure all steps were performed precisely.
- Hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel.
- (Optional) If the Green and Red flashes are missed, reset the Steering Wheel Controller (as explained below) and restart the programming process from the beginning.
- Stop holding the Volume Up button. The Steering Wheel Controller is being programmed into the vehicle’s steering wheel controls (SWC).
- LED Feedback:
- AXSWC
- The LED begins flashing Red while the interface programs itself to the aftermarket radio. A series of up to twenty-four (24) Red LED flashes identifies the detected Radio Type.
- AXSWC-2
- The Red and Green LED flashes represent a different radio manufacturer for the SWC interface to detect.
- Upon successfully programming, the LED turns solid Red.
- Test all functions of the Steering Wheel Controller installation for proper operation.
→ Additional Settings/Details/Troubleshooting Synced Block
Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
Radios with Built-In SWC Menus
LED Feedback
Changing Radio Type
Button Remapping
Dual Assignment Instructions
Troubleshooting
- Verify that 12-volt power and chassis ground have a solid connection.
- Verify your connections are correct and that the view of the connector was established properly when locating your connections.
- Verify the 3.5mm jack is secured in its proper location and not a secondary one.
- Remove any aftermarket T-taps or barrel connections. These will add resistance to a resistance-based system.
- If using a 2-wire or 3-wire universal-style radio, verify proper connection to the radio using the female 3.5 jack.
- (Pioneer radio users) If the radio buttons are not functioning as expected or at all, attempt the following:
- Insert and remove the 3.5mm male jack in and out of the back of the radio five to six (5-6) times.
- On the final insertion, ensure the jack is well set.
- Reset and reprogram the Steering Wheel Controller.
- If you’ve established all connections and the Steering Wheel Controller won’t connect, remove any aftermarket connectors, T-taps, barrel connectors, and quick connectors. These will all add resistance.
→ Radio Troubleshooting
If you experience issues programming your Radio, the guides below can help you troubleshoot:
Manual Programming
→ SUBDIVIDED Additional Settings/Details/Troubleshooting Synced Block BOTH
Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
Additional Instructions, Feedback Information, & Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT Select your Interface Version (AXSWC or AXSWC-2) below for additional instructions, feedback information, and troubleshooting specific to that interface version.
The original AXXESS brand steering wheel controller interface.
🚨 ASXWC
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The latest version of the AXXESS brand steering wheel controller interface.
🚨 ASXWC-2
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On This Page
- → Header Synced Blocks
- →→ Simple Grounding
- Vehicle Installation Instructions
- Connections
- Aftermarket Radio Harness
- Vehicle Connection(s) to Factory Harness
- →→ Complex Grounding
- Vehicle Installation Instructions
- Connections
- → Programming Synced Blocks
- →→ Tap Method Synced Block
- Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
- →→ Auto Detect Method Synced Block
- Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
- →→ Hold Method Synced Block
- Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
- → Additional Settings/Details/Troubleshooting Synced Block
- Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
- Radios with Built-In SWC Menus
- LED Feedback
- Changing Radio Type
- Button Remapping
- Dual Assignment Instructions
- Troubleshooting
- → Radio Troubleshooting
- Manual Programming
- → SUBDIVIDED Additional Settings/Details/Troubleshooting Synced Block BOTH
- Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
- Additional Instructions, Feedback Information, & Troubleshooting
- → SUBDIVIDED Additional Settings/Details/Troubleshooting Synced Block AXSWC ONLY
- Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
- Additional Instructions, Feedback Information, & Troubleshooting
→ SUBDIVIDED Additional Settings/Details/Troubleshooting Synced Block AXSWC ONLY
Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
Additional Instructions, Feedback Information, & Troubleshooting
The original AXXESS brand steering wheel controller interface.
🚨 ASXWC
Click the ⮞ symbol to expand the section.