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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. 

AX-CH013-SWC

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REV. 7/25/18 INSTAX-CH013-SWC

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections to be made ................................... 3-6
- For models without an amplifier .......................3
- For models with an amplifier ............................4
- 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention ..5
Installing the AX-CH013-SWC ................................5
Programming the AX-CH013-SWC ........................6
Adjusting the AX-CH013-SWC ................................6
Steering wheel control settings ....................... 7-9
- L.E.D. feedback ....................................................7
- Changing radio type ...........................................7
- Remapping the steering wheel control buttons ...8
- Dual assignment instructions (long button press) ...9
Troubleshooting ................................................... 10

Chrysler

 Data Interface with SWC

 

2004-up*

•  Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
•  Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
•  Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, speed sense)
•  Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
•  Retains safety chimes (LD-BX-CH4 applications)
•  Can be used in both amplified and non-amplified models
•  Retains balance and fade (non-amplified models only)
•  Retains Blind Spot Detection (if equipped)
•  Includes antenna adapters for both generations of vehicles
•  Micro “B” USB updatable

• AX-CH013-SWC interface
• LD-BX-CH3 harness
• LD-BX-CH4 harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads

• 4-pin harness with stripped leads
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped lead
• Antenna adapters (2)

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TOOLS REQUIRED

• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape 

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

• Small flat-blade screwdriver

APPLICATIONS

See inside front cover

Summary of Contents for AX-CH013-SWC

Page 1: ... Dualassignmentinstructions longbuttonpress 9 Troubleshooting 10 Chrysler Data Interface with SWC 2004 up Provides accessory power 12 volt 10 amp Retains R A P retained accessory power Provides NAV outputs parking brake reverse speed sense Retains audio controls on the steering wheel Retains safety chimes LD BX CH4 applications Can be used in both amplified and non amplified models Retains balance...

Page 2: ... 2014 300 2008 2010 Aspen 2008 2009 Sebring 2007 2010 Town Country 2008 2017 DODGE Avenger 2008 2014 Caliber 2009 2012 Challenger 2008 2014 Charger 2008 2010 Dakota 2008 2011 Durango 2008 2013 Grand Caravan 2008 up Journey 2009 2010 Magnum 2008 2009 Nitro 2007 2011 Ram 1500 2009 2011 Ram 2500 3500 2010 2011 Ram Chassis Cab 2011 JEEP Commander 2008 2010 Compass 2009 2017 5 Grand Cherokee 2008 2013 ...

Page 3: ... navigation radios that require these wires Connect the Blue Pink wire to the VSS speed sense wire Connect the Green Purple wire to the reverse wire Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire Tape off and disregard the following 6 wires they will not be used in this application Blue White Brown Green Green Black Purple and Purple Black From the LD BX CH3 OR LD BX CH4 harness to the aft...

Page 4: ...n amplified analog amplified or digital amplified Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle Failure to do so will result in either no sound or low sound If you are unsure if your vehicle is factory ampli fied or not please contact your local dealership For models with an amplifier From the 16 pin harness with stripped leads to the aftermarket radio Connect the Red wire to the...

Page 5: ...ring wheel control wire Connect the Blue Yellow wire to the Brown wire Note If your Kenwood radio auto detects as a JVC manually set the radio type to Kenwood See the instructions under changing radio type XITE Connect the steering wheel control SWC 2 wire from the radio to the Brown wire Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet Connect the 3 5mm jack into the AX SWC PARROT sold separately and then connect...

Page 6: ...ng which radio is connected to the interface and then turn off for a couple of seconds Pay close attention to how many Red flashes there are This will help in troubleshooting if need be Refer to the L E D feedback section for more information After a couple seconds the L E D will turn on solid Red while the interface auto detects the vehicle The radio will shut off at this point This process shoul...

Page 7: ...een initialized and programmed L E D feedback The 18 Red L E D flashes represent what brand radio the AX CH013 SWC believes it is connected to Each flash represents a different radio manufacturer For example if you are installing a JVC radio the AX CH013 SWC will flash 5 times Following is a legend that dictates which manufacturer corresponds to which flash L E D feedback legend Note If the AX CH0...

Page 8: ...in the Button Assignment Legend to reference the order in which the steering wheel control buttons need to be programmed Note If the next function on the list is not on the steering wheel press the Volume Up button for 1 second until the L E D comes on and then release the Volume Up button This will tell the AX CH013 SWC that this function is not available and it will move on to the next function ...

Page 9: ...e Up button is being pressed and then go back to a solid L E D once released Go to the next step once the Volume Up button has been pressed the desired number of times Caution If more than 10 seconds elapses between pressing the Volume Up button this procedure will abort and the L E D will go out 4 To store the long press button in memory press the button that you assigned a long press button to t...

Page 10: ...located inside the interface between the two connectors The button is accessible outside the interface no need to open the interface 2 Press and hold the reset button for two seconds and then let go to reset the interface 3 Refer to Programming the Interface from this point ...

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Page 12: ...ed technicians IMPORTANT If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product please call our Tech Support line at 1 800 253 TECH Before doing so look over the instructions a second time and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling AxxessInterfaces com COPY...

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