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SWI-X Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
Installation Instructions
Pacific Accessory Corporation
Before You Start
A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle?
• See application guide (seperate sheet) for listing of vehicles and connection information. If not, check www.pac-
audio.com for an updated list of compatible vehicles.
B. Is this product compatible with the head unit?
• Ensure that the new head unit is capable of being operated with a remote control, and that it res
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Wiring Connections Note: Only 3 wires will be used during installation. Only GM vehicles programmed for version #4, will use 4 wires. Step 1. Step 2. Connect the BLACK Connect the RED wire wire to ground (-). to switched +12V. Wire Wire reg- or location registers isters +12V when the a constant (-) when ignition key is turned probed. to the ACC or ON posi- tions. Step 3. Connect the appropriate interface wire (WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE or GREEN). • Refer to the . Locate the vehicle and no
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06-14-07 Programming the SWI-X to Work With the Vehicle IMPORTANT! Some steps of the programming instructions must be completed within a certain number of seconds following the previous step. Review the complete instruction before beginning the programming sequence. Step 5. Refer to Appendix C - Head Units That Require IR Extended Mode On and the Vehicle Appication Guide. Note the IR Extended Mode Setting and INTERFACE Version Number next to the selected vehicle. Fill in the information below
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Programming the SWI-X to Control the Head Unit IMPORTANT! Some steps of the programming instructions must be completed within a certain number of seconds following the previous step. Review the complete instruction before beginning the programming sequence. Step 11. IG N ACC Turn the vehicle ignition to the ON indicate set version ST T R position. O F F number. Left LED: 10’s place Right LED: 1’s place If you programmed the interface for version #4, proceed with the following steps. If you
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06-14-07 Programming the SWI-X to Control the Head Unit (cont.) Step 20. The left LED will turn Within 7 seconds, press and off when the button L O V hold the button that is to be has been learned. learned on the steering wheel. Step 21. The right LED will turn Release the button. on. O V L Step 22. Hold the IR emitter on the head The right LED will turn unit’s remote control within 3 to 4 off when the remote inches of the IR Input on the SWI- button has been X. Press and hold the
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Testing the SWI-X Hold the SWI-X infrared emitter (clear blue light at the end of the four-foot wire) close to the head unit and test each function of the steering wheel controls. The right IR command when each button on the steering wheel is pressed. If any function does not work, repeat the programming instructions (starting from Step 11) or refer to Troubleshooting Guide. L O V M E T P Final Installation Mount the SWI-X infrared emitter within line of sight of the head unit, testing c
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06-14-07 Appendix A: Known Incompatible Vehicles Make(s) Year(s) Model(s) All All with factory-activated cellular phones All with 5-volt SWC data wire at the steering column 2002-2005 5-Series w/navigation All All vehicles All-2003 Sienna 2002-up All vehicles Appendix B: Known Incompatible Aftermarket Head Units Head Unit Model(s) Make(s) Sony XAV-7W, CDX-MP80, CDX-MP70, CDX-M850MP, CDX- (or any Sony with HiR remotes: M3DI, CDX-M800, CDX-CA900X, MEX-5D1, MEX-1HD, ex. RM-X110, 112, 131 145
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Troubleshooting Guide No power / won’t go into programming mode: • Check Red wire connection and fuse. Make sure INTERFACE is connected to switched 12V+. • Make sure vehicle ignition is on. Won’t program radio commands: • Make sure version number and IR Extended mode setting are programmed before attempting to program radio commands. The Steering wheel controls won’t operate new head unit • Make sure you have programmed the correct version number and IR Extended mode setting. • Make sure you
