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SWI-RC
Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
For Alpine, JVC, Clarion, Kenwood,
Pioneer, Sony, Valor, OEM, Boyo,
Dual, Visteon, Advent & Blaupunkt
Steering Remote Ready Radios
Installation Instructions
Pacific Accessory Corporation
Before You Start
A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle?
• Please visit http://www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp for the most current list of
compatible vehicles.
B. Prepare for the installation.
• If possible, install the SWI-RC 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-RC is work-
ing properly.
• Plan a general installation location for both the SWI-RC plug and the control body. Keep in mind that the supplied
wire harness is two feet long, and the 1/8" plug harness is three feet long.
• Use a multimeter or approved measuring device for checking vehicle circuits.
SEEK
VOLUME
PRESET
AM FM
PLAY
MUTE
Steering wheel
audio control wire
Jack for the SWI-RC
Please Note: The SWC input may be located on a
seperate harness instead of the radio chassis. Please refer
to the radio's installation manual before plugging in the
SWI-RC to be certain you are using the correct input to
prevent damage.
To Kenwood,
OEM or
Blaupunkt
remote control input
For Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Pioneer, Sony or Valor radios, connect the SWI-RC 1/8" plug into the radio's Steering
Wheel input jack on back of radio or wire harness. For Kenwood or OEM radios, connect the blue/yel wire to the remote
Input wire (blue/yel or yel/blu for Kenwood, gray for OEM) of radio.
Blaupunkt radios with optional wireless remote inputs are supported by the SWI-RC, however we do not supply
any connectors or support for Blaupunkt. It is up to the consumer or installer to supply this connector. Use vehicle
Connector Chart and use VW connector as reference. Connect the SWI-RC's blue/yel wire to pin #11 of VW connector.
The connector you obtain may come with two of three pieces, however the connector (usually green) should show pin
#11 on it.
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Step 2 - Programming the Version #
Step A.
number. Refer to the programming chart on page 4 for the proper radio select switch setting. Fill in the information below for
quick reference. Please note that it is very important to set the radio select switch before turning on the ignition
beginning programming.
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Radio Select Switch
located on the side of
SWI-RC interface
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4
1
5
7 6
9
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Vehicle Version Number: ____________
Radio Select Switch: ____________
Step B.
Press and hold programming/
mode button on SWI-RC. Turn the
vehicle ignition to the ON position
while still holding the button in.
IGN
ACC
The LED on the
SWI-RC will light.
STRT
OFF
The LED will turn off,
indicating memory is
cleared.
Step C.
Release the programming/
mode button.
Step D.
The LED will flash
each time the button is
pressed and released.
Press and release the program-
ming/mode button the same
number of times as the desired
version number.
Step E.
WAIT 3 seconds, the
LED will flash the same
amount of times as set
version number.
Step F.
Turn vehicle ignition
to OFF position.
IGN
A C C
STRT
OFF
Vehicle programming
sequence is complete.
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Step 3 - Programming the SWI to Learn Steering Wheel Control Functions
The SWI-RC must be programmed in the specific order shown in the chart below. If you come across a command in the chart that your
steering wheel does not have, or you do not want to program, press the Program Button on the side of the SWI interface. The LED will
flash once rapidly and then stay on confirming that you have successfully skipped that command and are ready for the next button.
Switch Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
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Advent, Boyo, Dual,
Visteon, Sony
Radio
1
2
Alpine
Volume +
Volume -
Mute
JVC
Volume +
Volume -
Mute
Kenwood Clarion
Valor
OEM
Volume +
Volume -
Mute
Pioneer
Blaupunkt
Volume +
Volume -
Mute
Volume + Volume + Volume +
Volume - Volume - Volume -
Volume +
Volume -
Mute
Volume +
Volume -
Mute
3
Mute
Mute
Mute
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Preset +
Preset -
Source
Track +
Track -
Power
Enter/Play
Band/Program Phone Receive
Phone Reject
Source
Track +
Track -
Band/Disc +
Preset/Disc -
Select
Source
Play
Source
Search + Track +
Search - Track -
Source
Source
Next
Previous
Play/Ok
Preset +
Preset -
Source
Track +
Track -
Band
Preset +
Preset -
Source
Track +
Track -
Source
Track +
Track -
Disc +
Disc -
Ok
Track +
Track -
Disc/FM +
Disc/AM -
Answer
Band
Up Cursor
Down Cursor Band
Ok
Up Cursor
Band
Attenuation
Down Cursor
BT Answer
BT Hangup
Phone Menu
Answer Call
End Call
Voice Activation
Voice Dial
Powe
LED will flash to
IGN
indicate set vehicle
version number.
Step A.
Turn the vehicle ignition to
ACC
STRT
OFF
the ON position.
Step B.
Press and
hold program-
ming/mode
button on
LED will light.
SWI-RC.
If you programmed the
module for version 4 please
refer to Appendix A
Step C.
LED will
stay lit for 7
seconds.
Release
programming/
mode button.
Step D.
Within 7 seconds, press and hold for 5
seconds the button that is to be learned
on the steering wheel. Please note if
using in conjunction with the OS-4 or
MS-FRD1 the Source, Media or Speak
buttons cannot be held for more than
1.5 seconds.
The LED will turn off
during this process.
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The LED will turn on
back on.
Step E.
Release the button.
VOL
Step F.
If you need to program more buttons,
repeat steps D & E for each additional
audio function on the steering wheel.
Program
remaining buttons
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Programming the SWI-RC to Control the Head Unit (cont.)
Once programming is
completed, wait 7 seconds.
The LED will flash three times
indicating end of programming.
The Interface will then flash the
vehicle version number it was
programmed for.
Step G.
After all buttons are
programmed
SWI-RC
Testing the SWI-RC
A. When testing the audio controls, the left LED on the
SWI-RC will flash indicating it is sending a command.
If any function does not work, repeat the programming
instructions (starting from Step 11) or refer to
Troubleshooting Guide.
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Appendix A.
If you programmed the interface for version #4, proceed with the following steps.
If you did not program the interface for version #4, please disregard.
LED will flash 4 times
to indicate set version
number.
IGN
Step A.
Turn the vehicle ignition to
ACC
STRT
OFF
the ON position.
Step B.
Press and hold
LED will light.
programming/
mode button
on SWI-RC.
Step C.
LED will turn
off
Release
programming/
mode button.
Step D.
Press and hold the TEMP UP
button on the steering wheel
control.
TEMP
LED will turn off.
LED will turn on. The
function is pro-
grammed.
Step E.
Release the TEMP UP button.
TEMP
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Appendix A. (Continued)
Step F.
Repeat Steps D and E, using the TEMP DOWN Button.
Step G.
If the vehicle is equipped with FAN UP and FAN DOWN buttons:
Repeat Steps D and E for these buttons as well.
In either case, the
LED will flash once
and stay on.
Step H.
If the vehicle is NOT equipped with FAN UP and FAN DOWN buttons:
Press and release the programming/
mode button on the SWI-RC.
Step I.
The LED will turn off
during this process.
Within 7 seconds, press and
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hold for 5 seconds the button that
is to be learned on the steering
wheel.
The LED will turn on
back on.
Step J.
Release the button.
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Step K.
If you need to program more buttons,
repeat steps I & J for each additional
audio function on the steering wheel.
Program
remaining buttons
Once programming is
completed, wait 7 seconds.
The LED will flash three times
indicating end of programming.
The Interface will then flash
the version number it was
programmed for.
Step L.
After all buttons are
programmed
SWI-RC
Testing the SWI-RC
A. When testing the audio controls, the left LED on the
SWI-RC will flash indicating it is sending a command.
If any function does not work, repeat the programming
instructions (starting from Step 11) or refer to
Troubleshooting Guide.
VOL
TEMP
B. (For Version #4 only) Test each Heater function of the
steering wheel controls. The TEMP and FAN should work
properly.
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Appendix B: Vehicle Exception Notes
Vehicle Make
Audi
Year/Model
2002-2008 A4/S4
2002-2005 A6/S6
Description
The SWI-CAN must also be used
All with 5-Volt SWC data wire at the steering column
All with factory activated cellular phones
BMW
All
2003-2004 C230
2003-2004 CLK
2003-2004 CLK 320
200-2002 CLK
2007 CLK 350
200-2007 E
2008 GL
2001-2003 S
2006 SLK
The SWI-CAN must also be used
Mercedes
Mitsubishi
The SWI-CAN2 must also be used
2006-2007 Raider The SWI-CAN2 must also be used
The SWI-CAN or SWI-CAN2 must also be used (unless
you are using the SWI-RC in conjunction with the C2R-
CHY4)
Chrysler, Dodge,
Jeep
2004+ Durango
All 2005+ Vehicles
Porsche
Toyota
Cayenne
Sienna
The SWI-CAN must also be used
All before 2001
The SWI-CAN must also be used in all models with
double DIN head units
All
Volkswagen
Volvo
All
All
Appendix C: Resistor Kit
Some vehicles have a separate 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-RC's white wire to these resistors. On the Harley Davidson, one button can be connected directly to the SWI-RC.
47
47 = yel, vio, blk
100 = brn, blk, brn
100
150 = brn, grn, brn
560 = grn, blu, brn
1000 = brn, blk, red
1500 = brn, grn, red
3900 = org, wht, red
5100 = grn, brn, red
150
560
Steering Wheel
Interface
Connect SWI white
wire to resistors
1000
1500
By putting two or more resistor in series, you can come up with additional values. Ex. 150 + 1000 + 1500 = 2650
ohms.
Please visit http://www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp for the most up to date vehicle
instructions.
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Troubleshooting Guide
My Vehicle is not listed in the Identification and Connection Chart:
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Please visit http://www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp for the most up to date listing of compat-
ible vehicles.
I cannot program the INTERFACE version number:
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Is the radio selection switch in position “0”? If so refer to page 5 and select a radio position before attempting to program a
version number.
No power / won’t go into programming mode:
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Check Red wire connection and fuse. Make sure INTERFACE is connected to switched +12 volts, not constant +12 volts.
Make sure vehicle ignition is on.
The INTERFACE controls the stereo immediately without pressing any buttons on the steering wheel
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During programming, press the buttons on the steering wheel firmly UNTIL the left LED turns off. Releasing the button too
early will cause the INTERFACE to send out a signal even when no buttons are pressed.
Ensure that the brown loop is not cut unless instructed
The radio changes when the key is off (RAP mode pertaining to GM vehicles) or does not work when the car/truck is running:
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The INTERFACE’s Red accessory wire needs to be connected to the same circuit as the radio. If you are using a radio re-
placement interface that does not supply BATTERY voltage as the ACC. circuit, a relay need to be installed as follows:
Terminal 86 to supplied ACC wire, Terminal 85 to Gnd Terminal 30 to the INTERFACE Red wire and Terminal 87 to BATTERY.
When programming the SWC buttons, it takes 5 seconds for the light to go out and it never comes back on:
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Do the connection instructions say to connect another vehicle wire to ACC voltage or chassis ground? If so, test the circuit
with a Digital Multi Meter (the factory radio must be plugged in) and verify that the factory radio is providing the same output.
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 #12.
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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.
Pacific Accessory Corporation
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Copyright 2010 Pacific Accessory Corporation. Content subject to change without notice.
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