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Pacific Accessory Corporation
Before You Start
A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle?
• See application guide (separate sheet) for listing of vehicles and connection information. If not, 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-JACK 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-JACK is
working properly.
• Plan a general installation location for both the SWI-JACK plug and the control body. Keep in mind that the sup-
plied 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
PRESET
AM FM
For Alpine, Clarion or JVC radios, connect the SWI-JACK 1/8" plug into the radio's Steering Wheel input jack on
back of radio or wire harness. For Kenwood radios, connect the blue/yel wire to the Remote Input wire (blue/yel) of radio.
Blaupunkt radios with optional wireless remote inputs are supported by the SWI-JACK, 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-JACK'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.
Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
For Alpine, JVC, Clarion and
Kenwood OEM Steering Remote
Ready Radios
VOLUME
PLAY
MUTE
Steering wheel
audio control wire
SWI-JACK
Installation Instructions
Jack for the SWI-JACK
06-14-07
To Kenwood wired
remote control input
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Page 1: Before You Start
Before You Start A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle? • See application guide (separate sheet) for listing of vehicles and connection information. If not, please visit http://www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp for the most current list of compatible vehicles. B. Prepare for the installation. -
Page 2: Wiring Connections
Cut and insulate the unused wires. • Connect the wire as indicated in the chart. • If your vehicle is not listed on the Identification and Connection Chart, Visit www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp Step 4a. Connect the BLUE serial data wire. - Page 3 Programming the SWI-JACK to Work With the Vehicle Step 5. Refer to The Vehicle Application Guide. Note the INTERFACE Version Number next to the selected vehicle. Fill in the information below for quick reference. The Radio Select Switch must be set BEFORE programming the INTERFACE version number. Set the switch as follows: Alpine = 1, JVC = 2, Kenwood = 3, Clarion = 4 and Blaupunkt = 5 Version Number: ____________...
- Page 4 Programming the SWI-JACK 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.
- Page 5 Programming the SWI-JACK to Control the Head Unit (cont.) The SWI-JACK must be programmed in the specific order shown in the chart below. If a function is not needed, it may be skipped by pressing the Program/Mode button 1 time per function in its place. The LED will flash once (indicating the function has been skipped) and then illuminate, waiting for the next button to be pressed.
- Page 6 Programming the SWI-JACK to Control the Head Unit (cont.) Example 1: Alpine Radio - If you have a vehicle with only 3 functions and you want to program Volume Up, Volume Down and Source. Do Step 21 twice, the first time for Volume Up, the second time for Volume Down. Do Step 23 three times to skip Mute, Preset Up and Preset Down.
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Page 7: Appendix A: Known Incompatible Vehicles
Testing the SWI-JACK (For Version #4 only) Test each Heater function of the steering wheel controls. The TEMP and FAN should work properly. When testing the audio controls, the left LED on the SWI-JACK 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. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide
• Remove any resistors connected to the White INTERFACE wire and ground; then try the program button again. • If voltage on the INTERFACE's White wire is LESS THAN 4.60v with the key on you need to visit http://www.pac-audio.com/ bulletins/swicalculator.htm. Here you will find a SWI Calculator. When measuring SWC resistance the INTERFACE's White wire cannot be connected to the vehicle.