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PAC SWI-RC Installation Instructions

PAC SWI-RC Installation Instructions

Universal steering wheel control interface
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Pacific Accessory Corporation

Before You Start

Did you know? PAC also produces RadioPRO which is a radio replacement solution, with steering wheel
control retention built-in. This greatly expedites the installation of a new radio into your vehicle.
See if there is a RadioPRO interface for your vehicle, visit
A. Verify compatibility and get vehicle specific installation instructions.
• Visit
www.pac-audio.com/swi
Enter your year, make, model, and radio and download time saving, step by step instructions and
wiring information specifically for your vehicle.
Note that some vehicles require the use of an additional CANbus adaptor that is sold separately.
The appropriate part number is indicated in the "CAN" column of the Vehicle Install Information Guide (V.I.I.G.)
If you do not have web access, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the included printed materials
such as the Vehicle Install Information Guide (V.I.I.G.) which contains many details about the installation in your
vehicle, and the Vehicle Connection Chart (V.C.C.) which has illustrations of the connection point in the vehicle.
Scan with
• Check your aftermarket radios owners manual to ensure it has the proper connections for a wired remote input.
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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 working properly.
• Plan a general installation location for the SWI-RC, keeping 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.
General Overview and Radio Connection
SEEK
PRESET
AM FM
Legend: SWC- Steering Wheel Control
Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
For aftermarket radios equipped
with a wired remote input.
for the most current list of compatible vehicles.
VOLUME
PL AY
MUTE
Steering wheel
audio control wire
LED
Programming
Button
V.I.I.G.- Vehicle Install Information Guide V.C.C. - Vehicle Connection Chart
SWI-RC

Installation Instructions

www.pac-audio.com
Programming
Port for PP-SWI
and search "Radio PRO"
Aftermarket
Radio Connection
OR
06-27-13
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Summary of Contents for PAC SWI-RC

  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    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 working properly.
  • Page 2 Vehicle Version # ___________ 1. Press and hold programming button on the side of the SWI-RC, and turn the vehicle ignition to the ON position while still holding the button. The LED on the SWI-RC will turn on. Release the programming button and the LED will turn off.
  • Page 3 The steering wheel control button functions must be mapped in the specific order shown in the chart below. If you come across a function in the chart that your steering wheel does not have, or you do not want to map, press the Programming Button on the side of the SWI-RC. The LED will flash twice and then stay on confirming that you have successfully skipped that function and are ready to map the next button function.
  • Page 4: Troubleshooting Guide

    14. Buttons do not work when car is running, only when car is not running. a) Perform "Mapping SWC button functions" in Step 4, but with the vehicle running. 15. Resistor Pack Definitions. These are the colors and values of resistors are provided with your SWI-RC module. 47 Ohm = Yel, Vio, Blk.