Steering Wheel Controller | JVC & Kenwood Radio Programming Instructions

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Follow the steps below to program JVC and Kenwood radios when installing the AXSWC.

Locate the main connector on the back of the radio (Figure A).

NOTE These radios use an ISO/EURO (1784 shell) radio connector. (Figure A)

Figure A

The SWC wire from the radio can be found in the bundle of wires above the main connector, labeled REMOTE CONT. (Figure B)

Figure B

WARNING This installation will require a 10k ohm ¼ watt resistor (sold separately). (Figure C)

Figure C

Installation Instructions

Connect one end of the resistor to the Blue/Yellow wire from the radio.
Connect the other end of the resistor to the Brown wire from the 3.5mm adapter included with the AXSWC (Figure A).

Figure A

Proceed with programing the steering wheel controls according to the vehicle specific instructions.
Once the AXSWC interface indicates the correct radio is programmed (5 LED flashes), remove the resistor.
Reconnect the Blue/Yellow and Brown wires without the resistor in place (Figure B).

Figure B

Test the steering wheel controls for proper functionality.

The installation is complete.

Manual Programming

Program the interface to the vehicle following the vehicle specific instructions.
Turn the radio off.
Cycle the key off, then back on.

Wait until the interface’s light flashes Green once, then goes out.

Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel.

Hold Volume Down until the interface’s LED turns solid Red, then release.

The LED will then go out indicating that the interface is now in Changing Radio Type mode.
Press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the interface’s light turns solid Red, then release.

Radio 1 has been programmed.

NOTE Repeat this step four additional times (total of five).

Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the interface’s light turns solid Red. The light will remain solid Red for 3 seconds while it stores the new radio information.

After the LED goes out, turn the radio on and test the steering control wheel controls.

The installation is complete.

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