Axxess BX-GM7 User manual

Installation instructions for BX-GM7
REV. 6/5/2015 INSTBX-GM7
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INTERFACE COMPONENTS
• BX-GM7 interface • GM7 24-pin to 4-pin harness
• GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
BX-GM7
GM 11-bit LAN data interface
2004-2012
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Cutting tool • Tape • Crimping tool
• Connectors (i.e. butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)
Caution: Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before
beginning any installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.
*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.
Connections to be made
From the GM7 24-pin to 4-pin harness, to the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Connect the Blue wire to the amp turn-on wire.
Note: This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier, if applicable.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
• 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 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.
From the GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness, to the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Provides accessory power
(12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained
accessory power)
• Retains chimes through an
onboard speaker
• Prewired ASWC-1 harness
included (ASWC-1 sold separately)
• Can be used in non-amplified
or amplified models
• High level speaker input
• Retains balance and fade
• Low profile case
• USB updatable
CHEVROLET
Cobalt** 2007-2010
Cobalt* 2005-2006
HHR** 2006-2011
Equinox* 2005-2006
Malibu** 2008-2012
Malibu* 2004-2007
Malibu Classic* 2008
Malibu Maxx* 2004-2007
PONTIAC
G6** 2010
G6** (5th digit of VIN must be a J, K, or L) 2009
PONTIAC (continued)
G6* (5th digit of VIN must be a G, H or M) 2009
G6* 2005-2008
G5** 2007-2009
Solstice** 2006-2009
Torrent* 2006
SATURN
Aura** 2007-2009
Sky** 2007-2009
*GM7 24-pin to 4-pin harness applications
**GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness applications

BX-GM7
REV. 6/5/2015 INSTBX-GM7
IMPORTANT WARNING
This product includes instructions for installation which must be carefully followed. The
instructions are worded in such a manner to assume that the installer is capable of completing
these type of electronic installations. If you are unclear as to what you are instructed to do or
believe that you do not understand the instructions so as to properly and safely complete the
installation you should consult a technician who does have this knowledge and understanding.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn-on wire. Note: This wire must
be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier, if applicable.
• Connect the Orange wire to the illumination wire. Note: If the aftermarket
radio has no illumination wire, tape off and disregard this wire.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
• 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 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.
12-pin pre-wired ASWC-1 harness
•
This harness is to be used along with the optional ASWC-1 (not included) to
retain steering wheel audio controls. If the ASWC-1 is not being used, disregard
this harness. If it will be used, please proceed onto the following instructions.
Also, refer to the ASWC-1 instructions for radio connections and programming.
• The following wire(s) must be cut before programming the ASWC-1. If your
vehicle is not listed, do not cut any wire(s):
For the following GM7 applications,
cut the Green/Orange wire:
Chevrolet
Malibu
(with a 3-spoke
steering wheel)
............... 2004-2007
Malibu Maxx
(with a 3-spoke
steering wheel)
............... 2004-2007
For the following GM7 applications,
cut the Green/Orange and White/
Green wires:
Chevrolet
Cobalt .......................... 2005-2006
Malibu
(with a 4-spoke
steering wheel)
............... 2004-2007
Malibu Maxx
(with a 4-spoke
steering wheel) ............... 2004-2007
For the following GM3 applications,
cut the Green/Orange wire:
Chevrolet
HHR .............................. 2006-2009
Malibu .......................... 2008-2012
Pontiac
G5 ................................ 2007-2009
G6 ................................ 2009-2010
Solstice ........................ 2006-2009
Saturn
Aura ............................. 2007-2009
Sky ............................... 2007-2009
Note: Disregard the harness that comes
with the ASWC-1.
Installing the BX-GM7
With the key in the off position
• Depending on your application, connect either the GM7 24-pin to 4-pin
harness, or GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness, into the BX-GM7 interface.
• Depending on your application, connect either the GM7 24-pin to 4-pin
harness, or GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness, into the vehicle.
• With all connections completed, reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Initializing the BX-GM7
Attention: If the BX-GM7 loses power for any reason, the following step will
need to be performed again.
• Initialize the interface by turning the ignition on for 30 seconds, then turn
the ignition back off, then back on again.
Note: If using the ASWC-1, connect it after you initialize the BX-GM7, with
the key in the off position.