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SWI JACK install

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by pcledrew, Jan 8, 2011.

  1. Jan 8, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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    pcledrew

    pcledrew [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Wanting to get input from anyone who has installed an after market deck and a steering wheel audio adapter. The one I'm looking at would be used with a kenwood deck. Is there splicing or in depth wiring involved? Anything hard to "undo"?

    Anyone with experience with these adapters feel free to speak up. Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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    novataco

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    About to install one myself, and from everything I have read they work fine and are reliable. I wouldn't sweat it.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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    Cuda444

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    It's relatively easy. If you are comfortable installing an aftermarket head-unit you should be fine. Programming is a bit of a pain, but just follow the instructions and you'll be good to go. Plenty of good info on this site about the install, too.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2011 at 3:30 AM
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    84Hilux

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    I put one in a couple of months ago. You only need to hook up 4 wires- the harness has a lot of extra ones you don't need. The instructions are a little unclear. There are some good install threads on this subject- have a look.

    I just ordered a new adapter from called Axxess ASWC. I haven't had a chance to install it yet. It has 3 advantages over SWI-JACK. It claims to auto program by recognizing your vehicle; It claims to not have the short time delay between pressing a button and having your volume changed; It claims to have non-volatile memory- it does not need reprogramming every time you disconnect the battery. I'll let you guys know how it works after I put it in.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2011 at 3:43 AM
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    bookmonke

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    I installed the Axxess one, yes it will autoprogram at least for the X920 pioneer, but I added the right side steering wheel buttons and had to program it by hand for those buttons to work right. Button touch is faster than a SWI unit I had in before this one.
     
  6. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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    a DIY is in the stickies
     

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