PAC SWI-X User manual

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SWI-X Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
Installation Instructions
Before You Start
A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle?
• See application guide (seperate sheet) for listing of vehicles and connection information. If not, check www.pac-
audio.com for an updated list of compatible vehicles.
B. Is this product compatible with the head unit?
• Ensure that the new head unit is capable of being operated with a remote control, and that it responds to the
remote control provided with it.
• The head unit must accept a remote control with the common carrier frequency range of 38 – 40Khz in order to
work with the SWI-X.
Note: Certain head units will not work with the SWI-X. See Appendix B - Known Incompatible Aftermarket Head
Units (page 7).
C. Prepare for the installation.
• If possible, install the SWI-X while you are installing the new head unit. Keep in mind you may need to plug in the
factory stereo to locate certain wires; therefore do not complete the head unit installation until the SWI-X is working
properly.
• Plan a general installation location for both the SWI-X LED and the control body. Keep in mind that the supplied
wire harness is two feet long, and the IR harness is four feet long.
• Use a multimeter or approved measuring device for checking vehicle circuits.
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SWI-X is a learning remote.
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Steering wheel
audio control wire
Aftermarket stereo must come with
a wireless remote.

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Wiring Connections
Step 1.
Connect the BLACK
wire to ground (-).
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or location registers
a constant (-) when
probed.
Step 2.
Connect the RED wire
to switched +12V.
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isters +12V when the
ignition key is turned
to the ACC or ON posi-
tions.
Step 3.
Connect the appropriate interface wire (WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE or
GREEN).
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note the SWC wire color in the “Interface Wire Color” column.
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column.
Note: You will only connect ONE of these wires. The other 3 wires will not
be used. Cut and insulate the unused wires.
• Connect the wire as indicated in the chart.
Note: Only 3 wires will be used during installation. Only GM vehicles programmed for version #4, will use 4 wires.
Step 4a.
Connect the BLUE
serial data wire.
Connect this wire
ONLY on GM
passenger vehicles (no
trucks or SUVs) with
airbags AND steering
wheel heater controls.
For all other vehicles,
cut and insulate the
BLUE wire.
Step 4b.
If instructed by the
Vehicle Application
Guide, cut the
BROWN wire loop and
insulate both halves.
Step 4c.
If instructed by the
Vehicle Application
Guide, cut the VIOLET
wire loop and insulate
both halves, or place a
resistor in-line of wires.
Note: Step 4a is for vehicles made by
General Motors that are programmed
for version #4 only. If no connections is
necessary, proceed to Step 4b.
Step 4
If necessary, perform the following operations as indicated by the notes in ,GHQWL¿FDWLRQDQG&RQQHFWLRQ&KDUW.

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Step 8.
To turn IR Extended Mode ON:
Press and release the program-
ming button within 3 seconds.
To leave IR Extended Mode OFF:
Do nothing for 3 seconds.
Note: To change IR Extended Mode later, restart procedure at Step 6.
Steps 11-24 (learning radio commands) must also be repeated.
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Programming the SWI-X to Work With the Vehicle
Step 6.
Press and hold programming/
mode button on SWI-X. Turn the
vehicle ignition to the ON position.
Both LEDs on SWI-X
will light.
Step 7.
Release the programming/
mode button.
Both LEDs will turn
off, indicating memory
is cleared, then turn
on again for only 3
seconds.
Both LEDs will turn off.
Step 9.
Press and release the program-
ming/mode button the same
number of times as the desired
version number.
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time the button is
pressed.
After 3 seconds, LEDs
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version number.
Left LED: 10’s place
Right LED: 1’s place
Step 10.
Turn vehicle ignition
to OFF position.
Programming
sequence is complete.
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IMPORTANT! Some steps of the programming instructions must be completed within a certain number of seconds following the
previous step. Review the complete instruction before beginning the programming sequence.
Step 5.
Refer to Appendix C - Head Units That Require IR Extended Mode On and the Vehicle Appication Guide. Note the IR Extended
Mode Setting and INTERFACE Version Number next to the selected vehicle. Fill in the information below for quick reference.
IR Extended Mode Setting: YES / NO Version Number: ____________
(Circle one) (Write Vesion Number here)

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Step 18.
Press and
hold program-
ming/mode
button on
SWI-X.
Left LED will
light.
Step 19.
Release
programming/
mode button.
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You only need to press the programming/mode button once to program all the buttons. If you press this button again after the
interface is programmed, it will erase all previous learned buttons.
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If you programmed the interface for version #4, proceed with the following steps.
If you did not program the interface for version #4, skip to Step 18.
Step 12.
Press and hold
programming/
mode button
on SWI-X.
Step 14.
Press and hold the TEMP UP but-
ton on the steering wheel control.
Left LED will turn off.
Left LED will
light.
Step 13.
Release
programming/
mode button.
Step 15.
Release the TEMP UP button.
Left LED will turn on.
The function is pro-
grammed.
Step 16.
Repeat Steps 14 and 15, using the TEMP DOWN Button.
Step 17a.
If the vehicle is equipped with FAN UP and FAN DOWN buttons:
Repeat Steps 14 and 15 for these buttons as well.
Step 17b.
If the vehicle is NOT equipped with FAN UP and FAN DOWN buttons:
Press and release the programming/
mode button on the SWI-X.
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In either case, left
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and stay on.
Skip to Step 20.
You have 7 sec-
onds to perform
the next step.
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Programming the SWI-X to Control the Head Unit
IMPORTANT! Some steps of the programming instructions must be completed within a certain number of seconds following the
previous step. Review the complete instruction before beginning the programming sequence.
Step 11.
Turn the vehicle ignition to the ON
position.
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indicate set version
number. Left LED: 10’s
place
Right LED: 1’s place
OFF
ACC
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STRT
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Programming the SWI-X to Control the Head Unit (cont.)
Step 21.
Release the button.
The right LED will turn
on.
Step 22.
Hold the IR emitter on the head
unit’s remote control within 3 to 4
inches of the IR Input on the SWI-
X. Press and hold the button to be
learned on the remote control.
The right LED will turn
off when the remote
button has been
learned.
Step 23.
Release the button on the remote
control.
The left LED will turn
on.
Step 24.
If you need to program more buttons,
repeat steps 20 - 23 for each additional
audio function on the steering wheel.
Once programming
is completed, wait 7
seconds. Both LEDs
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indicating end of
programming. The
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the version number it
was programmed for.
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Step 20.
Within 7 seconds, press and
hold the button that is to be
learned on the steering wheel.
The left LED will turn
off when the button
has been learned.
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Note: If the steering wheel control has a function that the head unit remote control does not have, you can program the steering
wheel function to operate any other command on the head unit remote control.
After all buttons are
programmed
Program
remaining buttons
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Testing the SWI-X
Final Installation
Hold the SWI-X infrared emitter (clear blue light at the
end of the four-foot wire) close to the head unit and test
each function of the steering wheel controls. The right
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IR command when each button on the steering wheel
is pressed. If any function does not work, repeat the
programming instructions (starting from Step 11) or refer to
Troubleshooting Guide.
Mount the SWI-X infrared emitter within line of sight of the
head unit, testing continuously to ensure that it will operate
from the chosen position. The LED can be installed in the
center console or overhead console. Install the LED using the
supplied black mounting bezel attached to the LED. Drill a
hole just big enough for the bezel to snap into place, but not
too big for it to fall through. Once the hole is drilled, insert the
LED from behind through the hole and snap bezel onto the
LED. Snap bezel with LED into hole.Complete the head unit
and SWI-X module installation.
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Appendix A: Known Incompatible Vehicles
Appendix B: Known Incompatible Aftermarket Head Units
Appendix C: Head Units That Require IR Extended Mode On
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Make(s) Year(s) Model(s)
%0: All All with factory-activated cellular phones
All with 5-volt SWC data wire at the steering column
2002-20055-Series w/navigation
0HUFHGHV%HQ] All All vehicles
7R\RWD All-2003 Sienna
9RONVZDJHQ 2002-up All vehicles
Head Unit
Make(s) Model(s)
Sony XAV-7W, CDX-MP80, CDX-MP70, CDX-M850MP, CDX-
(or any Sony with HiR remotes:
ex. RM-X110, 112, 131 145A
and 143A
M3DI, CDX-M800, CDX-CA900X, MEX-5D1, MEX-1HD,
CDX-M730, CDX-M770, CDX-M7815X, CDX-M620, CDX-
M670, CDX-CA850X, CDX-M9905X and CDX-CA860X
Denon Unknown
Delphi XM SKYFI
Terk XM Commander
JVC stereos that use the RM-RK230 remote
Head Unit
Make(s) Model(s)
Pioneer AVX-P7300DVD / AVXP7000CD / AVXP7000 / AVMP700R
AVMP800R / AVMP900R / GEXP7000TV
Rockford Fosgate All Head Units
Steering Wheel
Interface
Connect SWI white
wire to resistors
47
100
150
560
1000
1500
47 = yel, vio, blk
100 = brn, blk, brn
150 = brn, grn, brn
560 = grn, blu, brn
1000 = brn, blk, red
1500 = brn, grn, red
3900 = org, wht, red
5100 = grn, brn, red
Some vehicles have a seperate wire for each of the steering wheel buttons. Use this resistor kit for the steering wheel
push buttons that do not already have a resistor network connected to them. Examples are Nissan and Harley Davidson
motorcycles.
Connect a resistor to each side of a push button and connect the other ends of the resistor all together. Connect the SWI-
X to these resistors. On the Harley Davidson, one button can be connected directly to the SWI-X.
By putting two or more resistor in series, you can come up with additional values. Ex. 150 + 1000 + 1500 = 2650ohms.
Appendix D: Resistor Kit

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Troubleshooting Guide
Working on a new or unlisted vehicle?
We are always looking for new vehicle information. If you’ve successfully completed the installation on a vehicle with
steering wheel controls, and the vehicle is not listed in these instructions or on our Website, contact us at
[email protected] so that we may add the information to the instructions.
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No power / won’t go into programming mode:
• Check Red wire connection and fuse. Make sure INTERFACE is connected to switched 12V+.
• Make sure vehicle ignition is on.
Won’t program radio commands:
• Make sure version number and IR Extended mode setting are programmed before attempting to program radio commands. The
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Steering wheel controls won’t operate new head unit
• Make sure you have programmed the correct version number and IR Extended mode setting.
• Make sure you’ve followed the programming instructions precisely, noting each exception and time sequence. Repeat if neces-
sary.
• Place the INTERFACE emitter within range of the new head unit.
To replace a broken IR emitter:
•Replace with standard IR emitter (i.e. Radio Shack part number 276-143). Long lead of IR emitter goes to INTERFACE’s emitter
Red wire and short lead goes to INTERFACE’s black wire)
The INTERFACE controls the stereo immediately without pressing any buttons on the steering wheel:
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will cause the INTERFACE to send out a signal even when no buttons are pressed.
During programming, the right LED turns off and goes to the left LED without pressing a button on the wireless remote:
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• Make sure the INTERFACE’s IR Receiver is not in direct sunlight.
The INTERFACE controls the radio whenever the steering wheel is turned (mostly late 80’s early 90’s Honda/Acura).
• Program the INTERFACE for version #11.
When pressing and holding down the volume button on the steering wheel, the volume or track on the radio only goes up or
down by one or is very slow. May also relate to other functions.
• Depending on some vehicles, some stereos may not respond very well. Try programming the interface for ‘Extended IR Mode’.
This may or may not help in response from the stereo.
For mostly GM vehicles, when going into radio programming the left LED turns off and goes to the right LED without press-
ing the steering wheel buttons.
• If the SWC wire in the vehicle’s steering wheel column is cut in half, do not cut the brown loop wire on the interface.
When ever I program a new button the previous button does not work.
• You must program all buttons during programming. If you try to program another button, all previous button will be erased. You
will have to relearn all previous buttons again.