PAC SWI-RC User Manual
Before You Start
Pacific Accessory Corporation
SEEK
PRESET
AM FM
VOLUME
PLAY
MUTE
Power
Jack for the SWI-RC
Steering wheel
audio control wire
To Kenwood,
OEM or
Blaupunkt
remote control input
A. Is this product compatible with the vehicle?
• 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-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 both the SWI-RC plug and the control body. Keep 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.
SWI-RC
Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
For Alpine, JVC, Clarion, Kenwood,
Pioneer, Sony, Valor, OEM, Boyo,
Dual, Visteon, Advent & Blaupunkt
Steering Remote Ready Radios
Installation Instructions
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For Alpine, Clarion, JVC, Pioneer, Sony or Valor radios, connect the SWI-RC 1/8" plug into the radio's Steering
Wheel input jack on back of radio or wire harness. For Kenwood or OEM radios, connect the blue/yel wire to the remote
Input wire (blue/yel or yel/blu for Kenwood, gray for OEM) of radio.
Blaupunkt radios with optional wireless remote inputs are supported by the SWI-RC, 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-RC'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.
seperate harness instead of the radio chassis. Please refer
to the radio's installation manual before plugging in the
SWI-RC to be certain you are using the correct input to
prevent damage.
Please Note: The SWC input may be located on a
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SWI-RC
Step 1 - Wiring
Note: Only 3 wires from the SWI-RC will be used during installation. GM vehicles programmed for version #4, will
use 4 wires.
Step A.
Connect the BLACK wire to ground (-).
Verication: Wire or location registers a constant
(-) when probed.
Step B.
Connect the RED wire to switched +12V.
Verication: Wire registers +12V when the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON positions.
Step C.
Connect the appropriate interface control input wire (WHITE, YELLOW, ORANGE or
GREEN) to vehicle. please refer to the included chart or visit:
www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp
Step D.
If indicated, cut the necessary loop and add the proper resistor as indicated in the
connection chart or on the website.
NOTE: Using T-Taps is NOT recommended. It is VERY important
that ALL connections be solid & secure. Soldering or crimp
connects are best and will provide reliable operation.
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SWI-RC
SWI-RC
OFF
ACC
IGN
STRT
OFF
AC C
IGN
STRT
SWI-RC
SWI-RC
SWI-RC
SWI-RC
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2
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4
5
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SWI-RC
Step 2 - Programming the Version #
Step A.
Refer to The Vehicle Application Guide or www.pac-audio.com/swixprogramming/swixprogramming.asp for the proper version
number. Refer to the programming chart on page 4 for the proper radio select switch setting. Fill in the information below for
quick reference. Please note that it is very important to set the radio select switch before turning on the ignition
beginning programming.
Vehicle Version Number: ____________ Radio Select Switch: ____________
Step B.
Press and hold programming/
mode button on SWI-RC. Turn the
vehicle ignition to the ON position
while still holding the button in.
Step C.
Release the programming/
mode button.
Radio Select Switch
located on the side of
SWI-RC interface
The LED on the
SWI-RC will light.
The LED will turn off,
indicating memory is
cleared.
Step D.
Press and release the programming/mode button the same
number of times as the desired
version number.
Step E.
WAIT 3 seconds, the
LED will ash the same
amount of times as set
version number.
Step F.
Turn vehicle ignition
to OFF position.
Vehicle programming
sequence is complete.
The LED will ash
each time the button is
pressed and released.
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