How To Connect The Pac SWI-X?
10-12-2005, 01:55 PM
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How To Connect The Pac SWI-X?
I was looking at the PAC website and was browsing over the installation instructions, and I am a little confused on exactly how to properly wire it. For those of you who have wired these up, I was hoping someone could do a simple write up on it. Thanks!
10-12-2005, 10:16 PM
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When I first got it, I would've agreed with ya, kpr10is. But then I relocated the IR LED to behind the rearview mirror, aimed directly down at the HU's face, and the unit never misses. That being said, you do have to hold the button down for about a half second rather than just tapping it like you did with factory. But you'll get a hang of it quickly, and I really think it's nice to have those controls down there.
Sorry I can't help with the wiring, but I don't have the instructions with me right now. I know it's something about using only two wires, it's really not that bad. Just take another look, and check out that sticky he mentioned.
-Brian
Sorry I can't help with the wiring, but I don't have the instructions with me right now. I know it's something about using only two wires, it's really not that bad. Just take another look, and check out that sticky he mentioned.
-Brian
10-13-2005, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by slickrick
but wouldnt the bass render that location useless?? my whole mirror literally shakes. 
Don't know if you're kidding or not...
10-13-2005, 03:22 PM
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Well, it was really unreliable when I had it in the center console (i.e. it never worked). But since I relocated the eye to behind the rearview, I've had no problems with the signal missing the HU. Like I said, as long as you hold down the button for half a second, it works everytime. Plus, the eye is not attached directly to the mirror, but rather to the arm coming down. I think the mirror itself is the only part that vibrates (on the ball joint).
10-13-2005, 04:15 PM
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if any of you guys have an Alpine head unit...peripheral came out with a steering control interface that plugs directly into the back of the deck, so there is no IR eye...pretty sweet! works 100% of the time, and NO LAG. i know they also make one for the pioneer decks, but im not sure if they make more or not...
10-13-2005, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sodie14
if any of you guys have an Alpine head unit...peripheral came out with a steering control interface that plugs directly into the back of the deck, so there is no IR eye...pretty sweet! works 100% of the time, and NO LAG. i know they also make one for the pioneer decks, but im not sure if they make more or not...
10-13-2005, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBigDu
Well, it was really unreliable when I had it in the center console (i.e. it never worked). But since I relocated the eye to behind the rearview, I've had no problems with the signal missing the HU. Like I said, as long as you hold down the button for half a second, it works everytime. Plus, the eye is not attached directly to the mirror, but rather to the arm coming down. I think the mirror itself is the only part that vibrates (on the ball joint).
slick, I know what you mean. My window flexes so much right behind the rearview mirror, along with the poor mirror that I am suprised the auto dim works anymore.
Personally I wish I had used that money to burn and heat the house during winter. Much more efficient use of the money IMO.
10-13-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sodie14
if any of you guys have an Alpine head unit...peripheral came out with a steering control interface that plugs directly into the back of the deck, so there is no IR eye...pretty sweet! works 100% of the time, and NO LAG. i know they also make one for the pioneer decks, but im not sure if they make more or not...
10-13-2005, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WxAxGxS
You have any info on this? I bought a PAC SWI-X, but i'm sure i can pawn it off on a buddy. Thanks!
10-14-2005, 05:10 PM
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If any of you guys have the gxe kit, moving the radio to the lower din makes it easier for the ir to pick up from the pac ir mounted in the console.
Wiring wire, it isn't that hard. I took some 18ga wire (probably overkill) soldered the resistors inline, then bought some wire shrink wrap and took a flame to melt it over the resistors. I then used t-taps to tape the wires from the haress and wire it up. Only mistake I did was run the power wire of the swi-x off of my acc rather than the radio on.
Right now my only complaint on the pac is the fault on nissan's end. When its cold, the buttons change resistances, so until my car is warmed up, the swi-x doesn't work. After that, its dead on. I love it
Wiring wire, it isn't that hard. I took some 18ga wire (probably overkill) soldered the resistors inline, then bought some wire shrink wrap and took a flame to melt it over the resistors. I then used t-taps to tape the wires from the haress and wire it up. Only mistake I did was run the power wire of the swi-x off of my acc rather than the radio on.
Right now my only complaint on the pac is the fault on nissan's end. When its cold, the buttons change resistances, so until my car is warmed up, the swi-x doesn't work. After that, its dead on. I love it
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