Axxess AXDIS-VL42 User manual

AXDIS-VL42
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AxxessInterfaces.com © COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 2/4/20 INSTAXDIS-VL42
Product Info
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell
caps, etc.) • Zip ties
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections ............................................................2
Installing the AXDIS-VL42 interface ..................3-4
Programming the AXSWC interface .....................5
Volvo XC90 Data Interface with SWC 2004-2014*
• Provides accessory power
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Includes amplifier bypass harness
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
• Retains parking sensor chimes
• Retains balance and fade
• Micro-B USB updatable
• AXDIS-VL42 interface
• AXDIS-VL42 chime retention Interface
• AXSWC interface
• AXDIS-VL42 harness
• AXSWC harness
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads
• M.O.S.T. jumper harness (qty. 2)
• Chime speaker
* For models with rear parking sensors

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CONNECTIONS
From the aftermarket radio to the AXDIS-VL42 harness:
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange wire to it.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker.
• Connect the Green wire to the radio’s left rear positive speaker.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the radio’s left rear negative speaker.
• Connect the Purple wire to the radio’s right rear positive speaker.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the radio’s right rear negative speaker.
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.
From the aftermarket radio to the AXSWC harness:
This harness is only to be used if the vehicle is equipped with steering wheel controls.
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• For the radios listed below, connect the female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads , to the male
3.5mm SWC jack from the AXSWC harness. 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.
• 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 AXSWCH-PAR (sold separately),
and then connect the 4-pin connector from the AXSWCH-PAR 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 from the AXSWC harness, 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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With the key in the off position:
• Locate the factory amplifier under the passenger seat.
• Extend the wire harness with the Gray and Green connectors
to this point.
• Unplug the connectors from the amplifier, then connect the
Gray and Green connectors to the harnesses unplugged from
the amplifier. (Figure A)
Note: The factory Green connector in the middle will not be
used in this application. It can left plugged in or unplugged.
• Connect the M.O.S.T. jumper harness to the factory fiber optic
cable from the amplifier.
• Locate the Green 10-pin connector behind the radio display.
(Figure B)
• Unplug the connector, then plug in the Green male 10-pin
connector from the AXDIS-VL42 harness into the radio display.
• Connect the factory male 10-pin connector, into the Green
female 10-pin connector from the AXDIS-VL42 harness.
Continued on the next page
INSTALLING THE AXDIS-VL42 INTERFACE
(Figure A)
(Figure B)

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• For installations when a double DIN radio will be
installed, the factory radio will need to be disassembled,
and the radio display relocated in the dash.
• Unclip (6) tabs securing the radio bezel to the radio
assembly, then remove the bezel. (Figure C)
• Remove (3) screws securing each radio pod to the
radio frame. Carefully unplug the wiring harness
from each pod, then remove the pods. (Figure D)
•
Remove (4) screws securing the radio display to the
radio frame, then remove the display. (Figure D)
• If the vehicle has a factory backup camera, connect the
M.O.S.T. jumper harness to the factory fiber optic cable
from the display screen.
•
Connect the AXDIS-VL42 harness to the AXDIS-VL42 interface .
• Connect the AXDIS-VL42 harness to the AXDIS-VL42
chime retention Interface.
• Zip tie the chime speaker under the dash to a location
where it will be heard clearly by the driver, then route
the harness to the radio location.
• Connect the chime speaker to the connector on the
right side of the AXDIS-VL42 chime retention Interface.
• Connect the AXSWC harness to the AXSWC interface,
and then to the AXDIS-VL42 interface.
Note: The factory antenna in these vehicles cannot be
reused. A Metra antenna, 44-UA200 (sold separately),
on the front glass is suggested.
INSTALLING THE AXDIS-VL42 INTERFACE (CONT)
(Figure C) (Figure D)

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PROGRAMMING THE AXSWC INTERFACE
• Press and hold the Volume-Up button on the steering wheel.
• Turn the ignition on, the L.E.D. in the AXSWC interface will start flashing rapidly, which
means the AXSWC is looking for the vehicle and the radio.
Note: If the L.E.D. did not start flashing rapidly, press the reset button for 3 seconds, while
still holding the Volume-Up button.
• After a few seconds the L.E.D. should stop flashing rapidly, and then go out for
approximately 2 seconds.
• After approximately 2 seconds there will be a series of 7 Green flashes, some short, and
some long. The long flashes represent the wires that are connected to the AXSWC. The 3rd,
4th, 5th, and 6th flashes should be longer.
Tip: Knowing this will help to troubleshoot, if need be.
• The L.E.D. will pause for another 2 seconds, and then flash Red up to 18 times depending on
which radio is connected to the AXSWC. Refer to the L.E.D. feedback section for information.
• This is the end of the auto detection stage. Release from holding the Volume-Up button. If
the AXSWC detected the vehicle and the radio successfully, the L.E.D. will light up solid.
• Test the steering wheel controls for proper operation. Refer to the AXSWC instructions online
at axxessinterfaces.com for customizing the buttons, if so desired.
L.E.D. feedback
The (18) Red L.E.D. flashes represent what brand radio the AXSWC believes it is connected
to. Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer. For example, if you are installing
a JVC radio, the AXSWC will flash (5) times. Following is a legend that dictates which
manufacturer corresponds to which flash.
L.E.D. feedback legend
* Note: If the AXSWC flashes Red (7) times, and you do not have an Alpine radio connected
to it, that means the AXSWC 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: Part number AXSWCH-PAR 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. Refer to the “Programming Information” document online.
1 flash - Eclipse (Type 1) †
2 flashes - Kenwood ‡
3 flashes - Clarion (Type 1) †
4 flashes - Sony / Dual
5 flashes - JVC
6 flashes - Pioneer / Jensen
7 flashes - Alpine *
8 flashes - Visteon
9 flashes - Valor
10 flashes - Clarion (Type 2) †
11 flashes - Metra OE
12 flashes - Eclipse (Type 2) †
13 flashes - LG
14 flashes - Parrot **
15 flashes - XITE
16 flashes - Philips
17 flashes - TBD
18 flashes - JBL

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