Steering Wheel Controller | Nissan Altima | 888
This printable PDF contains basic Connection and Programming instructions. Return to this page for more detailed instructions, troubleshooting, and additional information.
IMPORTANT
This installation guide covers both the AXSWC and AXSWC-2 interfaces. Most information applies to both models, but some sections include details specific to each. Confirm which interface you have—AXSWC or AXSWC-2—before starting installation.
Information that applies to both models refers to the device as the Steering Wheel Controller. When instructions differ, details for the AXSWC and AXSWC-2 are clearly labeled.
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 all of the following wires from the Steering Wheel Controller harness to chassis ground (shown below):
- Pin 6 (Black wire)
- Pin 2 (White/Green wire)
- Pin 4 (Green/Orange wire)
- Pin 5 (Gray/Red wire)
- Pin 8 (Black/Green wire)
- Pin 11 (Gray/Blue wire)
- 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
- Connect Pin 1 of the Steering Wheel Controller (Pink wire) to the wire in Pin 22 of the vehicles radio harness.
- Connect Pin 7 of the Steering Wheel Controller (Blue/Pink) to the wire in Pin 42 of the vehicles radio harness.
- Splice a 68 ohm 1/4 watt resistor between the Pink and Blue/Pink wire. Ensure that you tape up the connection points resistor.
→→ Splicing the Steering Wheel Control Wire to the Connector
Follow the steps below to splice the SWC wires into the connector wires:
- Locate the wires entering the connector at Pin 22 and Pin 42.
- Carefully strip away a half-inch section of each wire covering using a wire stripping tool.
- Twist the Pink (Pin 22) and Blue/Pink (Pin 42) SWC wires around the exposed wire sections created in Step 2 and splice a 68 ohm 1/4 watt resistor between the Pink and Blue/Pink wire connections.
- Secure the splice between the connector wire, the 68 ohm 1/4 watt resistor, and the SWC wire with non-conductive electrical tape.
WARNING Wire color depicted does not necessarily represent the actual wire color in the vehicle.
SWC 3.5 Jack Connections
For radios with a 3.5mm port located on the rear, plug the male 3.5mm jack directly into the back of the radio.
- Connect the 3.5mm Jack to the SWC (Steering Wheel Control) input on the back of the radio. This can be achieved through one of the methods detailed in the following sections.
↳ Kenwood/JVC Radios with Single SWC wire
- Connect the Blue/Yellow wire labeled Steering Wheel Remote Input to the Brown wire of the female 3.5mm jack.
- Plug in the male 3.5mm jack into the female 3.5mm jack.
↳ Kenwood & JVC Radio Troubleshooting
If your Kenwood or JVC radio has the connector displayed below (Figure A) and you experience issues programming the SWC, please review this troubleshooting guide before contacting Technical Support.
Universal 2-Wire Radios
- Connect the steering wheel control wire, Key-A or SWC-1, to the Brown wire of the connector.
- Connect the remaining steering wheel control wire, Key-B or SWC-2, to the Brown/White wire of the connector.
- The SWC (Steering Wheel Controls) functions will need to be programmed within the radio. Refer to Radios with Built-In SWC Menus below.
Universal 3-Wire Radios
- Connect the steering wheel control wire, Key-A or SWC-1, to the Brown wire of the connector.
- Connect the remaining steering wheel control wire, Key-B or SWC-2, to the Brown/White wire of the connector.
- If your aftermarket radio has a KEY/SWC Ground wire, leave it disconnected and test your SWC controls.
- (Optional) If some SWC functions do not program or function correctly, connect the KEY/SWC Ground to the radio’s ground wire.
- The SWC (Steering Wheel Controls) functions must be programmed within the radio. Refer to Radios with Built-In SWC Menus below.
Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
In order to effectively program the Steering Wheel Controller, the aftermarket radio needs to be (or remain) completely wired. The Steering Wheel Controller harness should be wired and the (Steering Wheel Control) SWC 3.5mm Jack or SWC wiring should 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).
- 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.
- Upon successfully programming, the LED turns solid Red.
- Test all functions of the Steering Wheel Controller installation for proper operation.
Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
Additional Instructions, Feedback, & Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT Select your Product Version (AXSWC or AXSWC-2) below for additional instructions, feedback information, and troubleshooting specific to your SWC interface version.
The original AXXESS brand steering wheel controller interface.
Click the ⮞ symbol to expand the sections.
🚨 AXSWC Specific
The latest version of the AXXESS brand steering wheel controller interface.
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🚨 AXSWC-2 Specific
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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- Steering Wheel Controller | Nissan Altima | 888
- Vehicle Installation Instructions
- Connections
- Aftermarket Radio Harness
- Vehicle Connection(s) to Factory Harness
- →→ Splicing the Steering Wheel Control Wire to the Connector
- SWC 3.5 Jack Connections
- ↳ Kenwood/JVC Radios with Single SWC wire
- ↳ Kenwood & JVC Radio Troubleshooting
- Universal 2-Wire Radios
- Universal 3-Wire Radios
- Programming the Steering Wheel Controller
- Resetting the Steering Wheel Controller
- Additional Instructions, Feedback, & Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
- Contact
- Hours (EST)