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SWI-X Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
Installation Instructions
Pacific Accessory Corporation
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.
SEEK
VOLUME
PRESET
AM FM
PLAY
MUTE
Steering wheel
audio control wire
Aftermarket stereo must come with
a wireless remote.
SWI-X is a learning remote.
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Programming the SWI-X to Work With the Vehicle
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: ____________
(Write Vesion Number here)
(Circle one)
Step 6.
Press and hold programming/
Both LEDs on SWI-X
will light.
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IGN
ACC
SRT
mode button on SWI-X. Turn the
vehicle ignition to the ON position.
OF
Both LEDs will turn
off, indicating memory
is cleared, then turn
on again for only 3
seconds.
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Step 7.
Release the programming/
mode button.
Step 8.
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To turn IR Extended Mode ON:
Press and release the program-
ming button within 3 seconds.
To leave IR Extended Mode OFF:
Both LEDs will turn off.
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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.
Step 9.
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time the button is
pressed.
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Press and release the program-
ming/mode button the same
number of times as the desired
version number.
After 3 seconds, LEDs
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Step 10.
IGN
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version number.
Turn vehicle ignition
to OFF position.
Programming
ACC
STRT
OFF
Left LED: 10’s place
Right LED: 1’s place
sequence is complete.
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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
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ACC
SRT
OF
Right LED: 1’s place
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.
Left LED will
light.
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Step 13.
Release
programming/
mode button.
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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.
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TEMP
Step 15.
Release the TEMP UP button.
Left LED will turn on.
The function is pro-
grammed.
TEMP
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:
In either case, left
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and stay on.
Repeat Steps 14 and 15 for these buttons as well.
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Skip to Step 20.
You have 7 sec-
onds to perform
the next step.
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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Step 18.
Left LED will
light.
Step 19.
Release
programming/
mode button.
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Press and
hold program-
ming/mode
button on
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SWI-X.
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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Programming the SWI-X to Control the Head Unit (cont.)
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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Step 21.
Release the button.
The right LED will turn
on.
VOL
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.
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Step 23.
Release the button on the remote
control.
The left LED will turn
on.
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Step 24.
If you need to program more buttons,
repeat steps 20 - 23 for each additional
remaining buttons
audio function on the steering wheel.
Program
Once programming
is completed, wait 7
seconds. Both LEDs
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indicating end of
After all buttons are
programmed
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programming. The
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the version number it
was programmed for.
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.
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Testing the SWI-X
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.
VOL
TEMP
Final Installation
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
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Make(s)
Year(s)
All
Model(s)
All with factory-activated cellular phones
All with 5-volt SWC data wire at the steering column
5-Series w/navigation
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2002-2005
All
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All vehicles
All-2003
2002-up
Sienna
All vehicles
Appendix B: Known Incompatible Aftermarket Head Units
Head Unit
Make(s)
Model(s)
Sony
(or any Sony with HiR remotes:
ex. RM-X110, 112, 131 145A
and 143A
Denon
Delphi
Terk
XAV-7W, CDX-MP80, CDX-MP70, CDX-M850MP, CDX-
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
Unknown
XM SKYFI
XM Commander
stereos that use the RM-RK230 remote
JVC
Appendix C: Head Units That Require IR Extended Mode On
Head Unit
Make(s)
Model(s)
Pioneer
AVX-P7300DVD / AVXP7000CD / AVXP7000 / AVMP700R
AVMP800R / AVMP900R / GEXP7000TV
All Head Units
Rockford Fosgate
Appendix D: Resistor Kit
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.
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47 = yel, vio, blk
100 = brn, blk, brn
150 = brn, grn, brn
100
150
560 = grn, blu, brn
1000 = brn, blk, red
1500 = brn, grn, red
560
Steering Wheel
Interface
3900 = org, wht, red
5100 = grn, brn, red
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 = 2650ohms.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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.
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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