AXSWC | Nissan Titan & Titan XD | 849
This printable PDF contains basic Connection and Programming instructions. Return to this page for more detailed instructions, troubleshooting, and additional information.
Vehicle Installation Instructions
The instructions below will guide you through the installation of the AXSWC in your vehicle.
Connections
Aftermarket Radio Harness
- Connect Pin 6 (Black) of the AXSWC harness to the Black ground wire of the aftermarket radio.
- Connect Pin 15 of the vehicle's radio harness to Pin 6 of the AXSWC harness and the Black ground wire of the aftermarket radio.
- Connect Pin 12 of the AXSWC to the Red accessory wire of the aftermarket radio.
Vehicle Connection(s) to Factory Harness
- Connect Pin 5 of the AXSWC (Gray/Red wire) to Pin 6 of the vehicle's radio harness.
- Connect Pin 11 of the AXSWC (Gray/Blue wire) to the wire in Pin 16 of the vehicle's radio harness.
Nissan Bluetooth Bypass Instructions
→→ Splicing the Steering Wheel Control Wire to the Connector
Follow the steps below to splice the SWC wire into the connector wire:
- Locate the wires entering the connector at Pin 6, Pin 15, and Pin 16.
- Carefully strip away a half-inch section of each wire covering using a wire stripping tool.
- Twist the following AXSWC wires around the exposed wire section(s) created in Step 2:
- Pin 6: the Gray/Red SWC wire
- Pin 15: the Black Chassis Ground wire and the Black SWC wire
- Pin 16: the Gray/Blue SWC wire
- Secure the splice between the connector wires and the SWC wires 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.
Manually Programming the AXSWC
In order to effectively program the AXSWC, the aftermarket radio needs to be (or remain) completely wired. The AXSWC harness should be wired and the (Steering Wheel Control) SWC 3.5mm Jack or SWC wiring should be connected.
If the automatic programming sequence fails even after following the Troubleshooting steps above, the AXSWC interface may be manually programmed to the vehicle under certain conditions.
Read the steps below in advance to have a clear understanding of what is expected. Manual programming is a timed process. The procedure is broken into two sections for ease and clarity, but the entire process must be completed.
Vehicle Programming
Use the steps below to manually program the interface to the vehicle.
- Cycle the ignition On.
- Press and hold the Reset button † in the interface for approximately fifteen (15) seconds, or until the LED in the interface slowly flashes Red/Green.
- Release the Reset button.
- Press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the light turns solid Green, then release. The LED will go out, indicating Volume Up has now been programmed.
- Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the LED turns solid Green, then release. The LED will go out indicating Volume Down has been programmed.
- Continue from Seek Up/Next using the Manual Programming Legend below to reference the order in which the steering wheel control buttons must be programmed.
- After the final steering wheel control button has been programmed, press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the light flashes slowly Red/Green, then release.
Radio programming
Use the steps below to manually program the interface to the radio.
- Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the light rapidly flashes Red/Green, then release.
- After approximately four (4) seconds the LED will go out for several seconds. The light will then flash Red up to twenty-four (24) times depending on which radio is installed.
- (Optional) If the Red flashes do match the radio installed: press and hold the Volume Up button on the steering wheel until the LED turns solid Red, then release. Repeat this step for the desired radio number selected. *Reference the Radio Legend below.
- Press and hold the Volume Down button on the steering wheel until the LED turns solid Red.
The manual programming process is complete. Test the steering wheel controls for proper functionality.
→ Manual Programming Legend
Function # | Function | Function # | Function |
1 | Volume Up | 10 | Band |
2 | Volume Down | 11 | Play / Enter |
3 | Seek Up / Next | 12 | PTT (push to talk) |
4 | Seek Down / Previous | 13 | On Hook |
5 | Source / Mode | 14 | Off Hook |
6 | Mute | 15 | Fan Up |
7 | Preset Up | 16 | Fan Down |
8 | Preset Down | 17 | Temp Up |
9 | Power | 18 | Temp Down |
→ Radio Legend
Radio # | Radio | Radio # | Radio |
1 | Eclipse (Type 1) | 13 | LG |
2 | Kenwood | 14 | Parrot |
3 | Clarion (Type 1) | 15 | XITE |
4 | Boss (Type 1) / Dual / Sony | 16 | Phillips |
5 | JVC | 17 | Kicker |
6 | Pioneer / Jensen | 18 | JBL |
7 | Alpine | 19 | Insane Audio |
8 | Visteon / Boss (Type 4) | 20 | Magnadyne |
9 | Valor | 21 | Boss (Type 3) |
10 | Clarion (Type 2) | 22 | Axxera (resistive SWC) |
11 | Boss (Type 2) / Metra OE | 23 | Axxera (data SWC) |
12 | Eclipse (Type 2) | 24 | Alpine (Type 2) |
Keynotes
Resetting the AXSWC
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 AXSWC.
- If you’ve established all connections and the AXSWC 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
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- AXSWC | Nissan Titan & Titan XD | 849
- Vehicle Installation Instructions
- Connections
- Aftermarket Radio Harness
- Vehicle Connection(s) to Factory Harness
- Nissan Bluetooth Bypass Instructions
- →→ 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
- Manually Programming the AXSWC
- Vehicle Programming
- Radio programming
- → Manual Programming Legend
- → Radio Legend
- Keynotes
- Resetting the AXSWC
- Radios with Built-In SWC Menus
- LED Feedback
- Changing Radio Type
- Button Remapping
- Dual Assignment Instructions
- Troubleshooting
- → Radio Troubleshooting
- Manual Programming
- Technical Support
- Contact
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