Axxess AX-FD-SSO User manual

AX-FD-SSO
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Product Info
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
• Zip ties • Cutters (for zip ties)
• Micro-B USB cable
(Axxess part number USB-MINI-CAB)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Programming .........................................................2
Connections ............................................................3
Operation ................................................................4
Ford Stop/Start Override Interface
2015-up
APPLICATIONS
• Allows the override of the STOP/START engine feature
• The factory STOP/START button can resume the STOP/START feature
• Can be used with either a factory or aftermarket radio
•
Vehicle type configured through the Axxess Updater software program
• Simple plug n’ play installation, no wiring required
The AX-FD-SSO is designed to disengage the STOP/START feature of the vehicle, and keep that feature disengaged even after the key has been
cycled. The AX-FD-SSO will work with either an aftermarket radio, or a factory radio. A simple plug n’ play installation is all that is required to install
the device in the vehicle, and programming through a Windows 10 computer via the Axxess Updater software program.
Ford
Edge 2015-up
Escape 2017-up
F-150 2015-up
Focus 2016-up
Fusion 2015-up
• AX-FD-SSO interface
• AX-FD-SSO harness (qty. 2)

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PROGRAMMING
(Figure A) (Figure B) (Figure C)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Download and install the Axxess Updater software program from:
axxessinterfaces.com/resources/updater-software
On the next screen that opens, select the year, make, and model of the
vehicle, then press Program Interface. (Figure B)
Connect the micro-B USB cable (sold separately) to the computer and
AX-FD-SSO interface. Open the Axxess Updater software program and
wait until the word Ready is shown in the bottom left of the screen.
Select Stop / Start. (Figure A)
When the Configuration Successful box pops up, the programming
process is complete. (Figure C)
Continue to Installation

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I N S TAL L ATI O N
These vehicles will connect to the wiring harness located at the climate control location .
Ford
F-150 2015-up
• Disassembly instructions: metraonline.com/part/99-5834CH
Fusion 2015-up
• Disassembly instructions: metraonline.com/part/99-5841B
Edge 2015-up
• Disassembly instructions: metraonline.com/part/99-5851CH
From the wiring harness in the vehicle behind the radio:
1. Unplug the connector behind the climate control.
2.
Plug the AX-FD-SSO harness in between the climate control and climate
control harness.
3. Plug the AX-FD-SSO harness into the AX-FD-SSO interface.
These vehicles will connect at the OBD2 connector, inside the driver’s side dashboard .
Ford
Focus 2016-up
Escape 2017-up
From the OBD connector in the dash
1. Unclip the factory OBD connector from the dash.
2. Plug the AX-FD-SSO harness to the OBD connector.
3. Clip in the AX-FD-SSO harness to the dash.
4. Plug the AX-FD-SSO harness into the AX-FD-SSO interface.
5. Zip tie the harness securely under the dash to avoid it from coming down.
To OBD
Harness
To
Vehicle
To Climate
Control
To Climate
Control Harness

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AX-FD-SSO
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OPERATION
Re-engaging the STOP/START feature
A
1. Press the factory STOP/START button to re-engage the STOP/START feature.