PAC SWI-X User Manual

SWI-X
Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
Installation Instructions
Before You Start
A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle?
• See Appendix A - Known Incompatible Vehicles (page 5)
and Appendix E - Identification and Connection Chart (pages
6-7) to see if your vehicle is listed. 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 5).
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.
Wiring Connections
Step 1.
Connect the BLACK
wire to ground (-).
Verification: Wire
or location registers
a constant (-) when
probed.
Step 2.
Connect the RED wire
to switched +12V.
Verification: Wire reg-
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).
• Refer to the Appendix E - Identification and Connection Chart (pages
6-7). Locate the vehicle and note the SWC wire color in the “Interface Wire
Color” column.
• Note the vehicle wire color and location information in the “Identification”
column.
Note: You will only connect ONE of these wires. Cut and insulate the un-
used wires.
• Connect the wire as indicated.
SWI-X

PAC SWI-X Specifications

General

Brand	PAC
Model	SWI-X
Category	Automobile Parts
Language	English

Summary

Before You Start

Wiring Connections

Step 1: Connect Black Wire to Ground

Connect the black wire to a ground point for proper operation.

Step 2: Connect Red Wire to Switched +12V

Connect the red wire to a switched +12V source for power.

Step 3: Connect Interface Wire

Connect the appropriate interface wire based on vehicle specifics.

Programming the SWI-X to Work With the Vehicle

Vehicle Compatibility Setup

Record vehicle IR Extended Mode and Version Number, then program.

Vehicle Programming Sequence

Follow steps to program the SWI-X to the vehicle via ignition and button presses.

Programming the SWI-X to Control the Head Unit

Program Steering Wheel Functions

Program specific steering wheel buttons like Volume, Temp, Fan for head unit control.

Program Audio Functions via IR

Program audio controls like Volume Up/Down using the IR emitter.

Testing and Final Installation

Test SWI-X Operation

Test steering wheel controls and verify IR command transmission with the head unit.

Final Installation Steps

Mount the IR emitter and complete the head unit and SWI-X module installation.