Axxess AXTC-FD2 User manual

AXTC-FD2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AxxessInterfaces.com © COPYRIGHT 2019 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 7/30/19 INSTAXTC-FD2
Product Info
INTERFACE FEATURES
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter
• Zip ties
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections ............................................................2
Programming .........................................................3
Troubleshooting .....................................................4
Ford SWC (Steering Wheel Control)
and Data Interface 2012-2016
APPLICATIONS
• Provides accessory power
(10-amp)
• Provides wires for multimedia
radios (park brake, reverse,
speed sense)
• Retains audio controls on the
steering wheel
• Designed to be compatible
with all major radio brands
• Auto detects vehicle type, radio
connection, and preset controls
• Ability to dual assign steering
wheel control buttons
• Retains memory settings even
after battery disconnection
or interface removal (non
volatile memory)
• Provides illumination output
•
Retains the 3.5mm AUX-IN jack
• Micro-B USB updatable
• Includes 5v factory amplifier
step-down
Ford (1)
Escape 2013-2016 Focus 2012-2014 Transit Connect 2014-2016
(1) This interface must be used along with the corresponding Metra radio-install-kit (sold separately)
• AXTC-FD2 interface • AXTC-FD2 harness
• 3.5mm adapter
• LD-AFDI-5V amplifier step-down

2
CONNECTIONS
Front
Rear
Sub
AUX-IN
Rear View
SWC
Vehicle Connectors
Radio Connections
Black - Ground
Yellow - Battery power
Red - Accessory power
Orange - Illumination
Blue - Power Antenna
Blue/White - See below
Blue/Pink - VSS/Speed-Sense
Green/Purple - Reverse signal
Light Green - Parking brake
Gray - Front right speaker +
Gray/Black - Front right speaker -
White - Front left speaker +
White/Black - Front left speaker -
Green - Rear left speaker +
Green/Black - Rear left speaker -
Purple - Rear right speaker +
Purple/Black - Rear right speaker -
Black - Ground
Blue/White - Amp turn-on from radio
Blue/Red - AXTC-FD2 Blue/White wires (2)
Aftermarket Radio
(radio’s features may vary)
Reset Button
LED Light
3.5mm Adapter (for radios with a wire for SWC)
Boss (with SWC wire): Key 1 (Gray) - Brown
Kenwood / JVC (with SWC wire): Blue/Yellow - Brown
XITE: SWC-2 - Brown
Universal Radio*: Key-A or SWC-1 - Brown
Key-B or SWC-2 - Brown/White
* After programming, assign SWC buttons within radio menu
White - AUX-IN Left
Red - AUX-IN Right
LD-AFDI-5V

3
REV. 7/30/2019 INSTAXTC-FD2
PROGRAMMING
Open the driver’s door, and keep open during the programming process.
Cycle the ignition on and wait 5 seconds, or until the factory display
screens reads LINE IN.
Connect the AXTC-FD2 harness to the AXTC-FD2 interface, and then to
the wiring harness in the vehicle.
Locate the Volume Up button on the steering wheel. Program the
interface by tapping the Volume Up button at a heartbeat pace until the
LED light stops flashing.
The LED light will flash Green & Red while the interface programs the radio
to the steering wheel controls. Once programmed, the LED light will go
out, then produce a pattern which will identify the radio type installed .
The LED light will go out, then once again quickly flash Green & Red
while the interface programs itself to the vehicle. Once programmed,
the LED light will go out again, then turn solid Green.
Cycle the ignition off, then back on.
Test all functions of the installation for proper operation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Green & Red LED
Green or Red LED
Green & Red LED
Green LED
O
F
F
A
C
C
O
N
S
T
A
R
T
O
F
F
A
C
C
O
N
S
T
A
R
T
O
F
F
A
C
C
O
N
S
T
A
R
T
VOL
+
Tap Volume Up

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Enhance your installation and fabrication skills by
enrolling in the most recognized and respected
mobile electronics school in our industry.
Log onto www.installerinstitute.com or call
800-354-6782 for more information and take steps
toward a better tomorrow.
®
Metra recommends MECP
certified technicians
AxxessInterfaces.com © COPYRIGHT 2019 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION REV. 7/30/19 INSTAXTC-FD2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AXTC-FD2
Having difficulties? We’re here to help.
Contact our Tech Support line at:
386-257-1187
Or via email at:
[e-mail]
Tech Support Hours (Eastern Standard Time)
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Solid Green
Slow Red Flash
Slow Green Flash
Solid Red
Pass
Fail
Pass
Fail
Pass
Pass
Fail
Fail
Note: If the LED light shows Solid Green for Pass (indicating
everything programmed correctly), yet the steering wheel
controls don’t work, check to ensure that the 3.5mm jack is
plugged in, and also plugged into the correct jack on the radio.
Once corrected, press the reset button, then program again .
Final LED Feedback
At the end of programming the LED light will turn Solid Green which
indicates programming was successful. If the LED light didn’t turn
Solid Green, reference the list below to understand which programming
section the problem may stem from.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. 2.
LED
Light
Reset
Button
QR Code Scan Here
If the interface fails to function,
press and release the reset button,
then repeat the programming
process from step 4 to try again.
Further troubleshooting steps and information
can be located at:
axxessinterfaces.com/product/AXTC-FD2
LED Light Radio
Programming
Section
Vehicle
Programming
Section