Axxess AX-GMLAN11-SWC User manual

Installation instructions for part AX-GMLAN11-SWC
REV. 11/3/2016 INSTAX-GMLAN11-SWC
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CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate controls panels, and
especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before cycling
the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with the key in the
on position, or while the vehicle is running.
• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse,
and speed sense)
• Retains chimes
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Retains OnStar / OE Bluetooth
• Adjustable OnStar level
• Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
• Retains SAT (satellite radio)
• Can be used in non-amplified or amplified models
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro “B” USB updatable
INTERFACE FEATURES
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
TOOLS REQUIRED
AX-GMLAN11-SWC
GM Data Interface
2006-2012
Table of Contents
• AX-GMLAN11-SWC interface • AX-GMLAN11-SWC harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads
• 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad harness
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
APPLICATIONS
CHEVROLET
Cobalt 2007-2010
HHR 2006-2011
Malibu 2008-2012
PONTIAC
G5 2007-2009
G6 (5th digit of VIN must
be a J, K, or L) 2009
PONTIAC (CONT)
G6 2010
Solstice 2006-2009
SATURN
Aura 2007-2009
Sky 2007-2009
Connections to be made................................................2-4
For models without an amplifier.................................. 2
For models with an analog amplifier........................... 3
3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention ............. 4
Installing the AX-GMLAN11-SWC..................................... 4
Initializing and programming the AX-GMLAN11-SWC .... 5
Adjusting the AX-GMLAN11-SWC .................................... 5
Extra features ................................................................... 6
Steering wheel control extra settings...........................7-9
L.E.D. feedback ............................................................. 7
Changing radio type ..................................................... 7
Remapping the steering wheel control buttons.......... 8
Dual assignment instructions (long button press) ..... 9
Resetting the AX-GMLAN11-SWC ................................ 9

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Connections to be made
Attention! This interface will work with models that are either factory amplified,
or non-amplified. Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle.
Failure to do so will result in either no sound, or low sound. If you are unsure if
your vehicle is factory amplified or not, please contact your local dealership
.
For models without an amplifier:
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
Note: If installing an AX-LCD (sold separately), there will be an accessory wire
there to connect as well.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. This wire must be connected for
the audio controls on the steering wheel to function.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange/White wire to it.
• If the aftermarket radio has a mute wire, connect the Brown wire to it. If the mute
wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when OnStar is activated.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire
• Tape off and disregard the following (4) wires, they will not be used in this
application: Green, Green/Black, Purple and Purple/Black.
From the AX-GMLAN11-SWC harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Cut off the resistors from the Green, Green/Black, Purple, and Purple/Black
wires below the heat shrink.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.
• Ensure the (2) 4-pin Molex connectors are connected together.
Note: The 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad harness will not be used in this application.
• The Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment for models that
do not come equipped with steering wheel controls. Refer to the OnStar level
Adjustment section for further instructions.
• Connect the Red and White RCA jacks to the audio AUX-IN jacks of the
aftermarket radio.
• The DIN jack is to be used with the optional AX-LCD (sold separately).
• Connect the Red wire to accessory power.
Continue to 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention

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Connections to be made
The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires .
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS/speed sense wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.
• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire
• Tape off and disregard the following (4) wires, they will not be used in this
application: Green, Green/Black, Purple, Purple/Black
From the AX-GMLAN11-SWC harness to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.
• Disconnect the (2) 4-pin Molex connectors, and then attach the 4-pin to 4-pin
resistor pad harness.
• The Black/Yellow wire is used for OnStar level adjustment for models that
do not come equipped with steering wheel controls. Refer to the OnStar level
Adjustment section for further instructions.
•
Connect the Red and White RCA jacks to the audio AUX-IN jacks of the aftermarket radio .
• The DIN jack is to be used with the optional AX-LCD (sold separately).
• Connect the Red wire to accessory power.
Continue to 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention
Attention! This interface will work with models that are either factory amplified, or
non-amplified. Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle. Failure
to do so will result in either no sound, or low sound. If you are unsure if your vehicle
is factory amplified or not, please contact your local dealership.
For models with an amplifier:
From the 16-pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio:
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
Note: If installing an AX-LCD (sold separately), there will be an accessory wire
there to connect as well.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire. This wire must be
connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier, and also for the audio
controls on the steering wheel to function.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange/White
wire to it.
• If the aftermarket radio has a mute wire, connect the Brown wire to it. If the
mute wire is not connected, the radio will turn off when OnStar is activated.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.

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Installing the AX-GMLAN11-SWC
With the key in the off position:
• Connect the 16-pin harness with stripped leads, and the AX-GMLAN11-SWC
harness, into the interface.
• Connect the AX-GMLAN11-SWC harness to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
Note: If retaining steering wheel controls, ensure the jack/wire is connected
before proceeding to the next step.
Connections to be made (Cont)
3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention:
• The 3.5mm jack is to be used to retain steering wheel controls.
•
For the radios listed below, connect the included female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads onto
the male 3.5mm SWC jack of the AX-GMLAN11-SWC. Any remaining wires, tape off and disregard
:
•
Eclipse: Connect the steering wheel control wire, normally Brown, to the Brown/White
wire of the connector. Then connect the remaining steering wheel control wire, normally
Brown/White, to the Brown wire of the connector
.
• Metra OE: Connect the steering wheel control Key 1 wire (Gray) to the Brown wire.
• Kenwood or select JVC with a steering wheel control wire: Connect the Blue/
Yellow wire to the Brown wire.
Note: If your Kenwood radio auto detects as a JVC, manually set the radio type to
Kenwood. See the instructions under changing radio type.
• XITE: Connect the steering wheel control SWC-2 wire from the radio to the Brown wire.
•
Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet: Connect the 3.5mm jack into the AX-SWC-PARROT (sold
separately), and then connect the 4-pin connector from the AX-SWC-PARROT into the radio
.
Note: The radio must be updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher software.
•
Universal “2 or 3 wire” radio: Connect the steering wheel control wire, referred to as
Key-A or SWC-1, to the Brown wire of the connector. Then connect the remaining steering
wheel control wire, referred to as Key-B or SWC-2, to the Brown/White wire of the
connector. If the radio comes with a third wire for ground, disregard this wire
.
Note: After the interface has been programmed to the vehicle, refer to the manual
provided with the radio for assigning the SWC buttons. Contact the radio manufacturer
for more information.
• For all other radios: Connect the 3.5mm jack of the AX-GMLAN11-SWC into the jack on
the aftermarket radio designated for an external steering wheel control interface. Please
refer to the aftermarket radios manual if in doubt as to where the 3.5mm jack goes to.

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Initializing and programming
the AX-GMLAN11-SWC (Cont)
Initializing and programming
the AX-GMLAN11-SWC (Cont)
For the steps below, the Red L.E.D. (located inside the interface, next to the
potentiometer) can only be seen while active. The interface does not need to be
opened to see the L.E.D. This is a timed process, so it would be best to read these
steps beforehand, to ensure a clear understanding of what is to be expected.
1. Turn the key (or push-to-start button) to the ignition position, the L.E.D. will turn on.
2. Within a minute, the L.E.D. will turn off for a couple seconds, then flash slowly (up
to (16) times, indicating which radio is connected to the interface), and then turn
off. Pay close attention as to how many slow flashes there are. This will help in
troubleshooting, if need be. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback section for more information.
3. Within a few seconds the L.E.D. will turn on, and the radio will turn off.
4. Within a minute the L.E.D. will turn off, and the radio will come back on,
indicating the initialization process is successful.
Note: If the radio does not come back on within a minute, the interface is not
communicating to the vehicle. Turn the key off, check all connections, and then try
again. The interface may need to be reset at this point.
5. Immediately after the L.E.D. turns off, and the radio comes back on, the
following buttons on the steering wheel must be pressed in the exact sequence
as shown. For each button press, the L.E.D. will turn on momentarily:
• Volume Up
• Seek Up
• Volume Up
• PTT (OnStar) or MUTE
• Volume Up
6. The L.E.D. will turn on after the last Volume Up button has been pressed,
indicating programming has ended.
7. Press all the buttons to ensure that they are working as intended.
8. Cycle the ignition and test again.
9. If any steps in this process failed, or was executed improperly, reset the
interface, and then resume from step 5.
Notes:
• PTT (OnStar) when pressed will Mute/Attenuate the radio.
• PTT (OnStar) when pressed and held for 2 seconds will activate OnStar, if applicable.
Adjusting the AX-GMLAN11-SWC
OnStar Level Adjustment
• Press the OnStar button to activate it.
• While OnStar is speaking, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button on
the steering wheel to raise or lower the OnStar level.
• If the vehicle does not come equipped with steering wheel controls, locate the
Black/Yellow wire on the AX-GMLAN11-SWC harness.
• While OnStar is speaking, tap the Black/Yellow wire to ground. Once the
OnStar level is set, it will stay at that level until the Black/Yellow wire is tapped
to ground again.

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Extra features
AUX-IN and SAT:
• If the vehicle is equipped with AUX-IN or satellite radio, the AX-GMLAN11-SWC
can retain these features.
• Change the source of the radio to AUX-IN; satellite radio will start playing.
• The optional AX-LCD (sold separately) will display the satellite radio information.
• Listed below are the functions of the AX-LCD while using satellite radio:
• Arrow up—Channel up
• Arrow down—Channel down
• Enter—Selects current item on the screen
• Return/ESC—Exits to the previous screen
• To access advanced features of the satellite radio, press and hold the SOURCE
button on the steering wheel for 3 seconds.
Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with steering wheel controls, the AX-LCD
will be required for this feature.
• Listed below are the functions of the steering wheel control buttons while
accessing the advanced features:
• SEEK UP – Scrolls menu up.
• SEEK DOWN – Scrolls menu down.
• VOLUME UP- Enter
• Listed below are the advanced menu options:
• Show Text - Exits menu.
• Set Tuning Mode - Allows the user to select tuning by either a preset, or a
channel.
• Set Preset – Allows the user to program presets.
• Set Display - Allows the user to choose which satellite radio information
should be displayed.
Note: If using the AX-LCD, SEEK UP controls the top line on the display; SEEK
DOWN the bottom line.
• Set Satellite Radio Text Mode - Allows the user to set the display length of
the satellite radio information. Options are; On, Off, or 5 seconds (default is 5
seconds).
• To access AUX-IN press and hold the SOURCE button on the steering wheel for
2 seconds. This will switch to the next source available. Each time the SOURCE
button is pressed for 2 seconds, the source will change. The sequence of
sources are SAT/RSE/AUX-IN. The driver’s information center, or the AX-LCD,
will provide a visual confirmation of which source is active.
Note: RSE is not available in this application, yet the source option will be there.

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L.E.D. feedback
The (16) Red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the AX-GMLAN11-SWC believes it
is connected to. Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer. For example, if you
are installing a JVC radio, the AX-GMLAN11-SWC will flash Red (5) times, and then stop.
Following is a legend that dictates which radio manufacturer corresponds to which flash
.
L.E.D. feedback legend
* Note: If the AX-GMLAN11-SWC flashes Red (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio
connected to it, that means the AX-GMLAN11-SWC does not detect a radio connected it. Verify
that the 3.5mm jack is connected to the correct steering wheel jack/wire in the radio.
** Note: The AX-SWC-PARROT is required (sold separately). Also, the Parrot radio must be
updated to rev. 2.1.4 or higher through www.parrot.com.
† Note: If you have a Clarion radio and the steering wheel controls do not work, change the radio
type to the other Clarion radio type; same for Eclipse. The following section explains how to do this
.
‡ Note: If you have a Kenwood radio and the L.E.D. feedback comes back as showing as a JVC
radio, change the radio type to a Kenwood. The following section explains how to do this.
1st flash is for Eclipse (Type 1) †
2nd flash is for Kenwood ‡
3rd flash is for Clarion (Type 1) †
4th flash is for Sony/Dual
5th flash is for JVC
6th flash is for Pioneer/Jensen
7th flash is for Alpine *
8th flash is for Visteon
9th flash is for Valor
10th flash is for Clarion (Type 2) †
11th flash is for Metra OE
12th flash is for Eclipse (Type 2) †
13th flash is for LG
14th flash is for Parrot **
15th flash is for XITE
16th flash is for Philips
Continued on the next page
Steering wheel control extra settings
Changing radio type
If the L.E.D. flashes do not match the radio you have connected, you must
manually program the AX-GMLAN11-SWC to tell it what radio it is connected to.
1. After (3) seconds of turning the key on, press and hold the Volume-Down button
on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the AX-GMLAN11-SWC goes solid.
2. Release the Volume-Down button; the L.E.D. will go out indicating we are now
in Changing Radio Type mode.
3. Refer to the Radio Legend to know which radio number you would like to have
programmed.
4. Press and hold the Volume-Up button until the L.E.D. goes solid, and then
release. Repeat this step for the desired radio number you have selected.
5. Once the desired radio number has been selected, press and hold the Volume-
Down button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid. The L.E.D. will
remain on for about (3) seconds while it stores the new radio information.
6. Once the L.E.D. goes off, the Changing Radio Type mode will then end. You can
now test the steering control wheel controls.
Note: If at any time the user fails to press any button for a period longer than
(10) seconds, this process will abort.
Attention: The Axxess Updater App can also be used to program the following (3)
sub-sections as well, pending that the interface has been initialized and programmed.

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Note: If the next function on the list is not on the steering wheel, press the
Volume-Up button for (1) second until the L.E.D. comes on, and then release the
Volume-Up button. This will tell the AX-GMLAN11-SWC that this function is not
available and it will move on to the next function.
5. To complete the remapping process, press and hold the Volume-Up button on
the steering wheel until the L.E.D. in the AX-GMLAN11-SWC goes out.
1. Volume-Up
2. Volume-Down
3. Seek-Up/Next
4. Seek-Down/Prev
5. Source/Mode
6. Mute
7. Preset-Up
8. Preset-Down
9. Power
10. Band
11. Play/Enter
12. PTT (Push to Talk) *
13. On-Hook *
14. Off-Hook *
15. Fan-Up *
16. Fan-Down *
17. Temp-Up *
18. Temp-Down *
Button assignment legend
Note: Not all radios will have all of these commands. Please refer to the manual
provided with the radio, or contact the radio manufacturer for specific commands
recognized by that particular radio.
* Not applicable in this application
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Steering wheel control extra settings (Cont)
Radio legend
1. Eclipse (Type 1)
2. Kenwood
3. Clarion (Type 1)
4. Sony/Dual
5. JVC
6. Pioneer/Jensen
7. Alpine
8. Visteon
9. Valor
10. Clarion (Type 2)
11. Metra OE
12. Eclipse (Type 2)
13. LG
14. Parrot
15. XITE
16. Philips
Remapping the steering wheel control buttons
Let’s say you have AX-GMLAN11-SWC initialized and programmed, and you want to
change the button assignment for the steering wheel control buttons. For example, you
would like Seek-Up to become Mute. Follow the steps below to remap the steering
wheel control buttons:
1. Ensure the AX-GMLAN11-SWC is visible so you can see the L.E.D. flashes to
confirm button recognition.
Tip: Turning the radio off is recommended.
2. Within the first twenty seconds of turning the ignition on, press and hold the
Volume-Up button on the steering wheel until the L.E.D. goes solid.
3. Release the Volume-Up button, the L.E.D. will then go out; The Volume-Up
button has now been programmed.
4. Follow the list in the Button Assignment Legend to reference the order in which
the steering wheel control buttons need to be programmed.

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Steering wheel control extra settings (Cont)
Dual assignment instructions (long button press)
The AX-GMLAN11-SWC has the capability to assign (2) functions to a single
button, except Volume-Up and Volume-Down. Follow the steps below to
program the button(s) to your liking.
Note: Seek-Up and Seek-Down come pre-programmed as Preset-Up and
Preset-Down for a long button press.
1. Turn on the ignition but do not start the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the steering wheel control button that you want to assign
a long press function to for about (10) seconds, or until the L.E.D. flashes
rapidly. At this point release the button; the L.E.D. will then go solid.
3. Press and release the Volume-Up button the number of times corresponding
to the new button number selected. Refer to the Dual Assignment Legend. The
L.E.D. will flash rapidly while the Volume-Up button is being pressed, and then
go back to a solid L.E.D. once released. Go to the next step once the Volume-Up
button has been pressed the desired number of times.
Caution: If more than (10) seconds elapses between pressing the Volume-Up
button, this procedure will abort, and the L.E.D. will go out.
4. To store the long press button in memory, press the button that you assigned a
long press button to (the button held down in Step 2). The L.E.D. will now go off
indicating the new information has been stored.
Note:
These steps must be repeated for each button you would like to assign a
dual purpose feature to. To reset a button back to its default state, repeat Step
1, and then press the Volume-Down button. The L.E.D. will go off, and the long
press mapping for that button will be erased
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Resetting the AX-GMLAN11-SWC
1. With the radio on, turn the potentiometer:
Note: Before proceeding, remember the position the potentiometer is at.
Left......hold for 3 seconds
Right.....hold for 3 seconds
Left......hold for 3 seconds
Back to the initial position
2. The L.E.D. inside the interface will turn off for a couple seconds, then flash
fast, then flash slowly (up to (16) times, indicating which radio is connected
to the interface), and then turn off. Pay close attention as to how many slow
flashes there are. This will help in troubleshooting, if need be. Refer to the
L.E.D. feedback section for more information.
3. Within a few seconds the L.E.D. will turn on, and the radio will turn off.
4. Within a minute the L.E.D. will turn off, and the radio will come back on,
indicating the resetting and initialization process was successful.
Dual assignment legend
1. Not allowed
2. Not allowed
3. Seek-Up/Next
4. Seek-Down/
Prev
5. Mode/Source
6. ATT/Mute
7. Preset-Up
8. Preset-Down
9. Power
10. Band
11. Play/Enter
12. PTT
13. On-Hook
14. Off-Hook
15. Fan-Up *
16. Fan-Down *
17. Temp-Up *
18. Temp-Down *
* Not applicable in this application

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