Axxess CHTO-02 Installation Instructions Manual

CAUTION!

All accessories, switches, climate
controls panels, and especially air bag indicator
lights must be connected before cycling the
ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio
with the key in the on position, or while the
vehicle is running.

CHTO-02

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• CHTO-02 interface

• 16-pin harness with stripped leads

• 14-pin harness to 22-pin Chrysler harness with stripped leads

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Cutting tool • Crimping tool • Tape

• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell
caps, etc.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections to be made .......................................2

Installing the CHTO-02 ...........................................3

Testing the CHTO-02 ..............................................3

Chrysler/Dodge amplified data interface 2002-2008

APPLICATIONS

• Provides accessory (12-volt 10-amp)

• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)

• Used in amplified systems

• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, mute
& vehicle speed sense.)

• Includes prewired ASWC-1 harness (ASWC-1 sold separately)

• High level speaker input

• USB updatable

• Retains balance and fade

CHRYSLER

Pacifica 2004-2008

DODGE

Ram 1500 2002-2004
Ram 2500/3500 2003-2004

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CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE

From the 16-pin harness to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Red wire to the ignition wire.

• Disregard the Orange/White wire, it will not be used in this application.

• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.

• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.

• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.

• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.

• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.

• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.

• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.

• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.

• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire.

• Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire. If the aftermarket radio does not have a “mute”
wire, tape off the Brown wire.

The following (3) wires are for aftermarket multimedia/navigation radios that provide these

wires (if not required, tape them off and disregard them):

• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire (if applicable).

• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the speed sense wire (if applicable).

• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire (if applicable).

• Plug the 16-pin harness into the CHTO-02.

From the 22-pin Chrysler harness to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Yellow wire to the 12-volt battery or memory wire.

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.

• Connect the Orange wire to the illumination wire. If the aftermarket radio has no
illumination wire tape off the Orange wire.

• Plug the 14-pin harness into the CHTO-02.

12-pin pre-wired ASWC-1 harness:

• This harness is to be used in along with the optional ASWC-1 (sold separately) to retain
steering wheel audio controls. If the ASWC-1 is not being used, disregard this harness. If it
will be used, please refer to the ASWC-1 instructions for radio connections and programming.

Note:

Disregard the harness that comes with the ASWC-1.