Steering Wheel Controller | General Instructions

Steering Wheel Controller | General Installation Instructions

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Learn how to install the AXSWC in your vehicle.

Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for more detailed information about the product and up-to-date vehicle-specific applications

→ Interface Features

◈ One interface does it all —no additional interfaces needed ◈ Designed to be compatible with all major radio brands ◈ Auto detects vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls ◈ Ability to dual assign steering wheel control buttons ◈ Manual programming for most vehicles ◈ Retains settings despite battery disconnection or interface removal ◈ All connections at the radio location ◈ Micro-B USB updatable

→ Required Tools & Accessories

Crimping tool and connectors, OR Solder gun, solder, and heat shrink
Tape
Wire cutter
Zip ties

→ Interface Components

AXSWC Interface
AXSWC harness (12-pin harness with male headphone jack)
Female headphone connector with stripped leads

WARNING Remove the key from the ignition for several minutes before removing the factory radio. When testing aftermarket equipment, ensure all factory equipment is connected before cycling the key to ignition.

Preparation

From axxessinterfaces.com submit the vehicle information in the Vehicle Fit Guide & AXSWC Install Instructions field.
Click GET PARTS. You will be notified if your vehicle is compatible with the AXSWC interface.
If the interface is compatible, click the link under the green bar titled AXSWC **** Wiring Instructions to download view an installation guide.
(Optional) Print this document for use during installation.

NOTE Though Metra has done extensive research, testing, and verification that the Steering Wheel Control (SWC) wires for the listed vehicles are accurate, it is the installer’s responsibility to verify that the Steering Wheel Control wires are installed correctly. If a discrepancy is found after following all instructions, please notify Technical Support.

Installation

12-pin Harness

Connect the Black wire to the chassis ground.
Connect the Red wire to the accessory power.
Locate the steering wheel control wire(s) in the vehicle's harness as noted in the AXSWC vehicle-specific document.
Connect these wire(s) to the AXSWC.

Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

For the radios listed below:

Connect the female headphone connector with stripped leads, to the male headphone SWC jack from the AXSWC harness.
Tape off and disregard the remaining wires.

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→ Eclipse

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→ Metra OE

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→ Kenwood or select JVC with a steering wheel control wire

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→ XITE

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→ Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet

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→ Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio

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→ All other radios

Programming

Program the AXSWC as noted in the AXSWC vehicle-specific document.

Wire Pin Locations

Pin Cavity	Wire Color	Input Description
1	Pink	CAN-HI or Serial Data
2	White/Green	Negative SWC
3	Yellow/Green	Positive SWC
4	Green/Orange	Negative SWC
5	Gray/Red	Negative SWC
6	Black	Chassis Ground
7	Blue/Pink	CAN-LO
8	Black/Green	Negative SWC
9	Red (skinny)	Tip of 3.5mm jack
10	White (skinny)	Ring of 3.5mm jack
11	Gray/Blue	Negative SWC
12	Red	Accessory Power

Technical Support

TIP If you encounter any difficulties during installation please carefully review the instructions and ensure that the installation was performed exactly as instructed.

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