Customer Ratings & Reviews

HANDS ABOUT PAC

First off let me say I was a 12 volt installer for about 8 years and I can tell you this is the easiest steering adapter I have ever installed. I got this with the Pioneer 4300dvd for my honda ridgeline. when I went on axxess web site to check vehicle compatibility, and it said it would auto detect my truck. They had specific instructions for my truck in .pdf that where SPOT ON. It was literally ACC power, ground, the green/red steering control wire and ground out the other thats it. I plugged it into the stereo and turned the key to ACC, it did the rest. It was way easier then any PAC ive installed and its cheaper to boot. Check out the website if your car is under auto detect get this all day long.

Axcess

Been installed about 6 months now without a glitch. Easy to install. Programs itself to a Pioneer unit in a '10 Corolla without any intervention. Nice addition to installation.

Best Steering Wheel Control Interface

Amazing How Easy it was to Program. I had to call tech support to help with wiring issue with my truck. A real person answered the phone and had it going in two minutes. Great Product and Tech Support.

Good product

Works great on 2010 Subaru. Works somewhat intermittently on 2000 BMW 328. Either way it is still a good buy

Axxess ASWC for Edge 2008 with Pioneer

Most of the Ford Edge steering wheel functions programmed correctly out of the box but the default programming does not match the factory settings. For example the station advance or Track Advance button ended up being a tune advance and time advance instead. I have made several attempts to manually reprogram these buttons to the Ford factory set usage without success. In addition I lost the phone answer and phone hang-up functions on the steering wheel. Same story with trying to manualy program. The problem might be more about the Pioneer unit than the ASWC. I could not get any buttons to work with a PAC interface.

Easy Install!

Much easier to install than the PAC that only lasted about a year and a half. I also purchased the Metra 70-8114 adapter for my 2006 Toyota 4Runner for easy install. No splicing or resistors (like the PAC) required. Auto programming worked flawlessly between the 4Runner and my Pioneer HU. I don't know about its durability yet. You should check if it works with your car/HU. Most likely it does. Highly recommend.

Works ok.

Bought this for a mazda 3 2005 along with a Jensen 9424. It says it's compatible with this ASWC. I installed it and it did recognize my car but not my jensen radio. I had to manually program it but the only thing that worked was volume and track controls. Mode and mute didn't, I contacted Axxess tech support. They told me most likely it's outdated so they asked me to send it to them and they would update it for me free of charge. Unless you wanna buy the 60 dollar cable and update it yourself. So I sent it and I'm still waiting for it. Hope it works!!!

Axxess ASWC

Works great and easy to hook up and you can use all your wheel controls.

Great Response Time

I had the PAC model installed at 1st with my Alpine INA-W910. It had horrible lag response when pushing the steering wheel buttons. Replaced it with the Axxess ASWC module and it worked like factory. Easily programmable as well for the installers.

BUYER BEWARE you may be in for a journey

2008 BMW Z4, AXXESS ASWC, JVC KD-A815. Radio works great. The steering wheel controls auto-detected as advertised....then I turn the key off. Turn it back on steering wheel controls don't work. Reset the auto-detect and all is well...until I turn the key off. Repeat. Sonics been great but can't fix since they don't have the $60 cable to update the firmware. If you need the update you have to 1) send it back to AXXESS at your cost and they will update, 2) take it to a local shop that has the cable and pay what they charge, 3) buy the $60 cable doubling cost or, 4) send it back for a refund. When the product works it does a good job. No lag etc. If you have my problem you might pay more for the cable than the unit or chase your tail to find someone with the cable. I'm a little mad at metra/axxess right now as it feels like extortion. Hence buyer beware....you have been warned. BTW my car is a 2008 and the unit was built Feb 2010 but some how the profile was not in there yet....sounds like you want another $60 metra

Not happy

This unit did not work with my 2006 Chvy Avalanche z71.

Works As Advertised!

Installed the Axxess ASWC along with a Pioneer AVIC-x920BT in my 2004 Ford Expedition. Worked flawlessly the first time. Plugged/Wired everything up (Power, Ground, Control to Pioneer and to control wire in factory harness) and everything functioned perfectly with no programming or anything extra. Truly easy.

Revolutionary! Never had it so easy....

I've been installing for 10 years, and have been installing steering wheel control interfaces produced by PAC since they were released. I don't know what they are going to do. I just installed the Axxess ASWC last night into a 2008 Toyota Scion and I couldn't believe how simple it was.

Anyone who has any experience with the PAC version of the SWI Interface can probably relate to the 10 minute install 30 Minute Programming that the unit generally demands. With the SWI Interfaces you need to, make sure you have the correct unit for the manufacturer of the radio. You need to program the radio and each individual button on the steering wheel in a specific order, while holding down the programming button on the interface with a micro flat-head screwdriver. What a pain in the neck!

I will never install another SWI interface now that I've discovered the ASWC. www.Axxessinterface.com allowed me to print out step-by-step instructions for the install into the vehicle and were spot on with the wire locations. After I connected the power, ground, and 3 control wires I turned the car on and done. I couldn't believe it! I didn't need to touch anything, and every button on the wheel worked for it's appropriate function!

Way to go Axxess! Except now I may need to lower my price to install these things :-(

I called jvc and axxess

I called them to try to max out the capabilities of my cars existing steering wheel buttons and the radio. It seems jvc is a little proprietary (stingy) and not as flexible as they could be with cooperating unless there's money in it. Axxess puts out a good product. I just wish I could use all of the car's buttons.

Works fine on my 2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited

I had this professionally installed at a local stereo shop on my 07 Hyundai Sonata Limited. At first they couldn't get it to work. Turns out you need to give it 30 seconds to a minute to do a search after powering it up during initial installation. After that they were able to program it without any issues. They had never installed the Axxess ASWC unit before and didn't stock it. They are now going to stock this brand because of ease of installation.

While they were showing me the features of this unit and the JVC KW-XR810 head unit (read my review of the head unit too) I was told they couldn't program the Mute button to work. I hit the steering wheel Mute button and lo and behold it did work.

Pros

Everything works just fine!
Much cheaper than the competition.....you know...PAC
No resistor stuff to deal with like the competition

Cons...........NONE!

So, yes I would recommend this unit.

great

great must have if you want to keep your steering wheel controls

Best steering wheel control yet!

Hey peeps! I've been using PAC on Fords for years and this one was so easy, I was mad that PAC wasted hours of my past life. I installed this in a Ford Edge with the new Pioneer AVH P3200BT (which is a great HU). It could not have taken more than 5 minutes for the whole install and most of that time was connecting the few wires. The unit took about 30 seconds to auto-program and Bada-Boom, Bada Bing! Finished. I copied the install instructions for my vehicle off of Axxess website and if you can read and install aftermarket headunits, you'll find this real easy. I can't believe it's even cheaper than PAC! Sonic's shipping and service to my place in PA was fast, too. Peace......

purchase

Had product installed installers couldn't beleive how easy it was. Works perfect.

Great value

Installation was quick, I was able to retain my steering wheel control function. This was also installed with a jensen vm9224 for dodge avenger 2009

This > the PAC unit

Well I am a professional installer, and in installing both this and the PAC version in multiple cars, i would have to say that this blow the PAC version away by far. This works 90% of the time, while the PAC version works about 40% of the time. Also if using this with a kenwood its extremely easy to install.

better than PAC!

Before I bought and instaled this, I had the PAC-SWI Jack. The axxess is a million times better than the pac. I had lag issues with the pac, you also had to program it and wire in resistors.

The axxess is so much easier with no lag and it auto programs itself.

Axxess Aswc

I would recommend this product for the price and easy to install.

aswc on jvc head unit in 08 ram

i would recomend, easy setup and small unit hides easy.

Great value

The access is great! I bought a after market stero for my car and that knocked out my controls. So I had to purchase the Axxess and I have not had a problem.

Axxess ASWC switch

This is an excellent product if you want to keep your existing controls for your car audio. I would recommend this product . It works well on my vehicle with no problems. Been using it everyday for last six months.

Chrysler 300M 2001/ Sony Radio

Works like a charm, it's almost plug and play.
I got it half a year ago and never had a single problem.

Works 2006 Tundra

Works great in my 2006 Tundra. Love it.

works great

nice to have steering wheel controls again, no issues with hooking up,

easy to use!! i love it.

I bought 2 of them and I installed them myself. I spent more time taking my dash apart then actually installing the product.

It is just great. only they had vehicle specific plugs as a option then it would be the perfect product.

but other then that I can't complain I have never had any problems with this unit at all

MUST READ! 1999 Infiniti Q45

Read the instructions. Downloaded wiring info. first sheet is of no help. Side note: At this writing Axxess hasn't done the wiring info for the '99 but the 2000 is identical, so download the 2000 wiring info. Anywho, at the bottom of the wiring info page under Documents click on that. That is the instructions for the wiring connections to your Q.

ASWC in a 2011 Tacoma

This product, especially combined with the Metra wiring harness adapter, made installation and use of the OEM steering wheel controls effortless when combined with a Pioneer AVIC-X930BT. Definitely the easiest and fastest solution to OEM/aftermarket integration. Plug and play easy.

Simple install

This module connected easily and autodetected my 2008 Silverado, All factory functions first time

have controls on board

Works with all stereos have it professionally installed.

Works Great!

The included instructions werent too clear on hookup, but once i got it working, it worked great, Only complaint is i have to press the buttons for a little longer.

Great value!

I use these products in my car Hummer H2 with JVC aftermarket multimedia unit. Everything works great.

Excellent Product!!

Hooked it up and in 30 seconds every thing was working as if I still had the factory radio!

works great

Easy install, works as advertised.

Check Radio Compatibility First. Not All Buttons Programmable

I had a Dual XHD6425 originally, but when it didn't work at all, I found out it was NOT Steering Wheel Control (SWC) Compatible... so one of my only options was to buy a new radio.. The Axxess detected my new Kenwood radio, and either didn't recognize the car or was showing a fault (bad connection), can't remember which. But, I realized I forgot to ground one of the wires (Pin #19). Once it was hooked up, it was working fine.

Not sure if this because of the radio, the car, or the Axxess adapter; but one of the CONS is that I can't use the Seek/Scan button to move through the Presets while listening to the radio and Seek through songs on my USB flash drive. I manually programmed each button.. I did the Seek/Scan button accordingly, but the Preset Up/Preset Down won't work - the SWC uses One Button for Both of those functions from factory, so it seems only one function can be programmed per button with the Axxess ASWC...

Pretty much, I can either have the Seek/Scan button programmed as Preset Up/Down for the radio presets and not be able to choose the Next or Previous song when using my USB drive; or I can have the Seek/Scan button programmed as Next/Previous song while using the USB, and be able to Seek/Scan through All radio channels, but not be able to change the Presets. Hope that made sense!

Radio - Kenwood KDC-HD545U
Car - 2006 Ford Focus Hatch

06 KJ Jeep Compatability

This product worked straight out of the box.
I was a bit worried about trying to watch the flashing lights on installation, but it turned out that all I had to do was install the ASWC and turn the stereo on. It all worked on first start up. How good is that?

Great value, easy install

Installed in a 2006 Ford Explorer with a Pioneer radio. Installed w/o any problems. Programmed itself, all steering wheel controls worked properly the first time. There were no resistors needed to place inline. Much easier than the PAC that I installed previously. So far I have not noticed any delay when using the steering wheel controls.

Great product

I installed this on my toyota tundra with a kenwood head unit. Everything steering wheel controls from volume to mode works perfect. I highly recomend this product.

Great Product, Worked Flawlessly

I would highly reccomend this product. All I had to do was look up the information for my car (2009 Subaru Forrester), and then attach the wires that were called. Turn on the car and it "auto learns" you steering wheel controls!

Axxess ASWC

I would not recommend this product. Could not get it to work. Called help desk still could not get it to work. Paid a professional company to install and they could not get it to work properly.

Works great.

At first I was not sure that all my steering wheel controls will work. I tried reading the manual and couldn't figure it out. I went to the Web site and locate the information for my car, printed it and setup was easy. Everything works great.

Great Buy!!!!

great product....easy install...would recommend

Great product!

I purchased this product for my 2011 Nissan Titan. It did everything I wanted and more. The customer service I received was top notch! Thank you.

works perfect

used this to connect my steering wheel controls in my Spec B to a JVC HU. Auto detected it all, painless install.

Have Controls

This product was easy to install and set-up. The auto programming didn't work for my combination of a 01 Honda Accord and Kenwood DDX418, it kept thinking I was using a JVC. But the manual programming only took me about :10 to figure out and I had my daughters car up and going with the steering wheel controls in tack.

love it

took a bit getting it to work but after one call to tec found out the problem was on my part after following their instruction every thing works just fine

Kinda Works When It Wants Tooo

Idk about it. I have a lot of problems with it months later.

Nice and easy to install

I installed this product in my '06 Ford F250 SD. Took almost no effort to install and absolutely no setup was required. It worked right out of the box. Pretty good instructions and a very good websited with a lot of help, tricks and tips, which in the end I didn't need either.

If I need another head unit for a different vehicle with steering wheel controls I will get on of these for sure again.

Axxess ASWC

The product was everything and more than I expected. It was a very easy to program and the delivery was quick. Thank you.

This is a must have if you want to keep your factory steering wheel controls

The wiring was easy and the setup was very straightforward. I would recommend this to anyone. Nobody wants to lose their factory controls. I gave it 2 stars on look/design because I believe it should be smaller. Buy this product with confidence.

Good device

This device worked as advertised. I have now put 2 different aftermarket radios in my Toyota 4runner. The first one there really wasn't anthing available like this to keep my steering wheel controls. With the 2nd radio install i used this box and worked perfect.

Works like a Charm!!!

Yesterday I received the Axxes ASWC in the mail, (thanks Sonic Electronix, for the fast shipping) and installed it in my 2005 Pontiac GTO. It works great. I have a Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD with Ipod hooked up so the radio can change the songs instead of messing around with the Ipod. After a few connections to the radio harness, I was up and running, that's it, no programming anything. All my steering wheel controls work the radio, so much easier now. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants there OEM steering wheel controls back, but with an aftermarket radio installed. No bad things to say!!!!

Works but took a few trys

Paired with a Dual XHD7714 in my 2005 Honda CRV with 95k miles. I happen to have a butt joint for 20-22 AWG wire that went well with the factory wire but was a little of a push for the ASWE wire - however, got a good connection. The on-line instructions leave some room for error. It identified the correct Honda wire - but wasn't really clear on what wire to connect on the ASWE harness. My 1st install wouldn't program (might have been bad crimp on PINK wire 1). Moved it to the middle of the harness (Green/Orange #4) and used the smaller gauge butt and - bam - everything was found and it was programed and ready to go. Used 3M ScotchLok Auto-Taps for power and ground off the radio with no issues.

Axxess ASWC

Plugged right into my dodge challenger wiring harness (Axxess XSVI-6522-NAV). Very easy to use. Just plug and go. No extra wire splicing.

Nice!

I installed this in my 2011 Ford Focus with SYNC and tried to auto program feature to no success. I manually programmed it and it has worked ever since! Great price!

Great Product!!!

I used this on my 2006 F350 Super Duty with Pioneer X930BT. Simple installation with auto programming. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to retain factory steering wheel controls.

Factory directions from axxess, incorrect.

This product works great, but axxess doesn't supply you with the correct information to install this product. I read forums to get the correct tap wires to install for my car. I would recommend doing research before installing. Tapping into the wrong wires could have done damage to my cars electrical system, I was lucky and figured out the problem.

Great Product

Purchased and installed th ASWC in my 2008 Corvette to add steering wheel radio controls for my Kenwood DNX6960 Audio/Nav unit. The ASWC is easy to install and program (it actually programs itself). It learns the button functions on its own. The response time is almost instantaneous; when you push a button on the steering whell, the radio responds instantly. Only problem that I have is that the buttons for my pre set stations do not work properly; it changes the stations, but simply in progression, not to the programmed presets. Haven't been able to cure this. Volume up and down and tuning up and down work just fine; only problem is with the station preset tuning; it just won't do it. This may be an issue specific to the '08 Corvette. My car did not have factory installed steering wheel radio controls to start with. Overall, I would rate this an excellent product and would recommend it. I would purchase this product again.

Not for me, but was excellent for another!!

Part was not easily compatible, that being said service was great. shipping was great, price was great and I passed it onto a friend to use.

No complaints here! Thank you

Worked like a charm.

Installed on a 2012 Mazda 6 using a Sony XAV-601BT. Truly plug and play. Once the proper wires were hooked up (only two to the vehicle harness) all I had to do was power up the stereo, wait a few seconds and the controls worked as they should. Super pleased!

not for clarion

information about wire connection was wrong. not working with clarion vx401.no problem with pioneer avh4400

could not get it programed

I have a 08 tahoe with a pioneer avh p1400dvd head unit I got the aswc but could not program it auto or manual tried for hours but no luck im going to get the pac swi pv1 to see if that works.

Great value, installer friendly.

Easy to install, wide application. Can Work with Canbus system without extra parts. Just installed on a 2008 Mercedes sl500. Works very well.

Great deal

I'm happy with the product high quality.

Easy install, works great!

I'm an amateur when it comes to installing car stereos, but this product was easy to install and works great. The directions were clear and I had no problems installing it on my Ford 500.

awesome

Very simple to install, was as simple as hooking it up to power and finding the one signal wire in my 02 Mountaineer. It identified my vehicle and programmed itself to the correct buttons. Couldn't have been easier.

GooD

It was not easy to install to my 2009 Nissan rogue it is ok product

Simple Installation

This is a great product; best on the market. We've tried other unit (P....) and could not get it to work on our 2004 Nissan Altima. We installed this unit (Axxess) in less than 1/2 hour. No soldering and/or resistors to support your installation. Just connect wiring (5) per instructions and turn on the ignition (to accessory). Your Done! Simple!

This thing is awesome!

I purchased a JVC KW-HDR81BT from SonicElectronix at a SUPER AWESOME price. I also got this steering wheel module because I was afraid of the lag from the PAC versions and I have to say im glad I decided on this one. It was super easy to install in my 2004 Mountaineer. I hooked up one wire to the AUX plug from the factory radio (not the radio plug the aftermarket radio connects to) I then hooked up one wire to the female 3.5mm jack supplied with this unit. Plugged the male 3.5mm in to it. Plugged the radio up then turned the key and this thing went thru a series of blinking then BAM it was done! No programming at all. I put my radio in the dash and walked away. There is NO lag at all. and you can also remap the buttons for other controls pretty easily.. I will highly recommend this thing to anyone who wants to keep their steering wheel controls. Oh and let me add this. I got it for CHEAP because of Sonics awesome price match program! SONIC YOU guys rock!

Very good buy

Product was delivered fast plugged in and worked with only one connection needing made. Works smoothly with no issues

Great product!!

For my set-up this SWC interface was truly plug-n-play. The first time I plugged everything in to do my wiring test the interface recognised my vehicle and new deck (AVH-P4300DVD) and all the steering wheel controls worked. This is a great product that was easy to wire up and even easier to use.

Simple and works great on Camry XLE

Ordered this one due to instructions showing it being easier to install. Have an 05 Camry XLE and installed a Pioneer DVD 4200 in it. Installation was super simple and set up was easy. Automatically detected everything and set it for the car. Everything works flawlessly and has been installed for quite a while now. Bonus for fellow XLE owners is that you ground one of the wires as stated in the instructions and you get full use of your info center in the dash again!

ASWC On 2006 Mercury Milan/Ford Fusion

Installed in less than 15 minutes, has been working perfectly for six months now.

Works well

Nice gadget. My next button doesn't work everytime. That's the only con.
I don't know if it's because of my car, my radio, the installer or the aswc.
I own a WRX 2010, with a AVIC-Z120BT.
Worth the price.

EXCELLANT PRODUCT

Easy to install just make sure you select connect color coded wires and unit works great with no delay at all.

Great Adapter!

Installed in my 2008 Civic Si and was able to retain steering wheel control of the stereo system. Installation was easy with the supplied manual.

Great Product!

Very easy to install, works on kia cerato forte.
Congratulations!

Great product

I was skeptical but this interface did what it said it would. The unit recognized the radio and the vehicle automatically. All the steering wheel buttons worked when done.

jeep GC

This works great... once you get it in. when you get teh manual it can be very easy, but if your car is not a auto detect it can take HOURS, i put it in my truck and it took me about 3 hours to do it. then when i swapped radios this time it took me 4 hours to do. there is no simple way to manual program it, my advice if youve already had it installed is to un plug everything and wait for at least 30mins then give it a shot. overall it does its job and the second time worked how i wanted it to.

Good When It Works

Pros: Quick response time, no lag. works with all the buttons on your steering wheel (mine was a 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71)

Cons: The buttons on my steering wheel stop working sometimes. I don't think its due to the box but how it was installed and it overheating or something. just thought id mention

Steering Wheel Contol Interface

This is a steering wheel radio control interface. A little tricky to set-up, the instructions are a little vague on the initial start up. Once I got it figured out all works very well. I use this to interface A Nissan to a Clarion head unit. Works perfect.

The best steering interface

Pro: Works very well once programmed. No delay!

Cons: Could have use a standard USB cable for updating the firmware. I bit tricky to program if your car or radio is not recognize.

Car: Sonata 2010

awesome

Very easy to install in my 350z. No resistors have to be used like in the competition's interface. I installed mine in a few hours but took my time because i am a novice, and i did a lot of soldering. Automatically recognized my kenwood DNX5120 and mapped all buttons except the power off button, which i will have to program manually but appears to be easily done.

There is no lag when pressing buttons
Great value
Very small; i dont have much room back there but it fits anywhere
Able to be updated with new firmware via usb for wider array of support for car models

i would recommend this

TOOK 3 DAYS BUT GOT IT THANKS TO SONIC

Had alot of trouble getting this going due to the poor vehicle instructions provided. Once we found the right wire in the GM harness it was simple to program . The sonic tech team was awesome at helping me out when i phoned . Highly recommend using this interface , its nice & compact & programming is simple

Excellent Choice!

I installed the Axxess ASWC in my Ford Sport Trac when I changed the OEM radio with a Metra radio with GPS and I wanted my steering wheel controls to work with it. I hooked up the ASWC, programmed the radio to work with it and it worked perfect. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to keep the SW controls with a replacement radio. I would rate the ASWC a 10+ and the guys at Sonic Electronix offer the best product support I have encountered. They are the Greatest. A+++++

Easy to use. But only could use it once!

I'm neutral on recommending this product because it was pretty simple to activate but when I got a new deck and wanted to reset it to the new deck the one button on it broke. So it became garbage which sucked. Yes it's easy to program but is it quality stuff and worthy of its price and overall function. NO!

Works well

This thing is awesome. The wiring and programming were a little tough, but after that it's amazing.

Axxess ASWC

This is simply the best steering wheel remote control interface I have used. I have installed others in the past, but this unit is easiest to install and has absolutely no push button delay. This is the best steering wheel remote I've used. Highly recommended!

Great Product

Works great with the Pioneer radios!

love this thing

Does exactly what its suppose to installed in my 02 maxima with pioneer deck and its worked perfect since great buy worth it to keep steering wheel control i stay focused on road not messing with buttons

Great product

Easy to install
Easy to configure
Still works :)

Doesn't do too well in cold climates

Sonic Electronix was great. The Axxess ASWC is great when it works, but lately (November/December) it has been problematic. I have narrowed it down to not working when it is cold outside. My vehicle stays in a garage which never gets below about 30-35 degrees. Every morning that it is below about 40, this doesn't work. It will work just fine once the car warms up. The caveat is that I have to shut down the deck to get it to "see" the Axxess. So, unless I stop somewhere and shut off my car, I don't have steering wheel controls on my way to work. If I park in the sun, it usually works when I start my car the next time.

Awesome Product!

Works good! Pretty easy to install after printing instructions off the internet. Easy Programming!

Nice integration device

Bought a Clarion NX501 to put in my 2011 Tundra, bought this Steering Wheel Integration from Axxcess. Works good with all my controls, except my answer and hang up buttons, and my talk button on my steering wheel. This may be due to the installer not ever hooking one up before. I am going to pull it back out just to make sure he's done everything correctly. But it's not really a bother since the Clarion has such a wonderful bluetooth phone control. Would give 5 stars if all my buttons had worked... If I can figure it out I will update the review.

works good

Very easy to install and it worked the first time. Initially installed using old Sony head unit (Mobile ES) then got a new Pioneer and both worked flawlessly in my '08 GTI. Recoding the steering wheel keys is easy.

Buy this!!

Works like it should. It was easy and fast. Would buy again!!

Axxess ASWC

I only used 3 wires of the many. This was very easy to install and works as described.

F350 ASWC and a Kenwood

After searching the many different steering wheel systems out there I decided on the Axxess ASWC to connect a Kenwood DNX9960 to the factory steering wheel in my Ford F350 Lariat. Overall it took me longer to setup and solder all the connections between the Axxess, Kenwood, Sub amp and speakers than it took me to set everything up. This was only because I am a stickler for neetness when it comes to wires in my F350. The ASWC found the Ford steering wheel but could not find the Kenwood DNX9969. I believe this was because of how new the Kenwood was. I was able to use the manual setup provided by the ASWC to correctly connect the steering wheel to the DNX9960. It has now been over 6 months and this system has worked flawlessly. I would recommend the Axxess ASWC to anyone who wants to build a high end audio system and incorporate the factory steering wheel controls.

Steering wheel controls are perfect

This product links the stereo to the steering wheel and it works immediately and flawlessly with absolutely no delay.

Great product.

I bought this because C********* said I didn't have a choice with them. This thing programs itself after installing it. What else could you ask for. Install it and your done. It found my Kenwood Excelon code no problem. I did have to call tech support (my fault) and they walked me through it. I don't know how the other products like this compare, but I'm glad I got this one.

Works great.

It works great and I have had no issues at all.

Easy to use

Paired with a Pioneer DEH-9500 & works flawlessly.

Support from manufacturer also excellent. Had some issues where it would not work intermittently during the first few days. Don't have the problem anymore, it's been more than 6 months!

great great great

Great product and very fast shipping good no problem whit installation.

at my fingertips

This is a must if your car has steering wheel controls. Easy to instal and great to use. All the controls work like with my stock deck, I am so happy I got this item with my new deck.

Awesome!

The unit was easy to install and worked like it should. It programmed itself and the steering wheel controls work perfectly. I would buy this part again.

Excellent product

Installed axxess aswc in my 2004 maxima. Works perfect.

Better than the expensive competition products!!

This is a must buy if you plan on keeping your steering wheel control. It is cheaper than the other products, works better and automatically program itself. Can't go wrong with it.

Great product

I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado LTZ and installed this unit with a Pioneer AVH-p4300DVD. I installed everything at the same time and it worked flawlessly the first time I powered it all up. All of my factory steering wheel controls work with every source of the new head unit, and it required zero programming on my part.

Just what I needed!

I had been reluctant to upgrade my stereo because I didn't want to lose me factory steering controls in my '05 Camry. This device allows you to keep your controls and upgrade your stereo. It auto detected in less than 30 seconds. Axxess tech support was professional and supportive of the install. I would suggest checking compatibility for your vehicle from their webstie. www.axxessinterface.com/

Works as Advertised

No problem with this product as it worked flawlessly--unlike the head unit a jensen VM9224BT for which I have two units and neither worked as advertised!

Worked Great!!!

Attached this to the steering wheel controls of a Mercedes G500 and was able to use the steering wheel controls to control the radio.

Axxess ASWC Steering Control Module

This module worked great. Finding the location of the interface pin in the original stereo harness would not have been easy if AXXESS did not have detailed pictures and locations. Product works great in my Pontiac G6 coupe. Thanks.

Nice Product, Easy Install and well priced

Love the product. It was plug, follow directions and play! No problems and no lag in response like other units. I feel like it responds better than my stock stereo did originally! (2003 VW Jetta)

Easy to install auto detect works great!

Installed in 10 mins and it worked like a charm

Great Product!

I bought this when I installed a new radio in a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not only was it cheaper than the alternative, it wired right into the system and required only a few minutes to install! It let me keep all of my steering wheel buttons on the new radio and it was small enough to hid behind the radio when I put all of the components in. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has steering wheel buttons and is replacing their radio!

OMG so easy!!!!

I cant believe how easy this was to install!!! I just hooked up two wires that already came off my scosche wire harness, then pushed the volume up button and voila. It knew my jeep cherokee and my jvc video unit automatically. don't hesitate to buy this product if you want to keep your steering wheel remote with your new aftermarket receiver.

Flawless victory!

Easy to set up and vehicle specific wiring instructions are available. Plug and play control... took about one minute to program itself to my radio and Scion tC and all was done! Have used this with two different units in my car, one Clarion and now currently use with a Jensen head unit. The interface had no problem detecting and programming itself with each head unit.

I have owned this for over 6 months and was easy to install. Once you get it working you will almost forget you have it installed!

If for some reason it does not program itself correctly, check your connections between the SWC box and vehicle wire harness... a good connection is everything!

Fast and easy

This thing is great. One of the easy plug and play you can get with the right connection they sell for my 2009 Camry se. I hook the up with my 4300dvd. Works great.

works right out of the package

The unit works flawless on my 2012 hyundai elantra touring. Axxess diagram of the 1787 plug is misleading. Make sure you connect the wires to the green part of the plug not the yellow or blue and make sure the blue plug is on the left not the right like axxess shows.

Works Great

I have a 2001 Pathfinder LE and a JVC KW-NT3HDT dash unit. After I got the ASWC connected, it auto-detected both quickly, working perfectly with no lag. The instructions off of their website were accurate, but in my Pathfinder's case, it didn't specify that the connector the ASWC needed to connect to was an auxiliary one, and not the ones to the dash unit (both are 16 pins). I called their tech support and they got me on the right track. The other issue was that I had initially plugged the 3.5 mm cable from the ASWC into the wrong input on my dash unit. Once that got sorted, it all came up perfectly the first time. All the buttons had the right functions as well. This is a great product!

Awesome!

This unit just as it says. Installed easily on my JVC KW-NT300. Would absolutely buy again!

Axxess ASWC

I have this unit installed in a 2000 GMC Jimmy without the factory Bose system. I had to program it manually, but the steering wheel controls work great. Fabulous product. I will install it again in my next project.

it works

Wired it up and it works with my 2012 scion tv and kenwood kivbt900. It works, nothing more to it.

Axxess ASWC

I used this in my 1999 Cadillac Deville (base model). Very easy to install in my car. I can control my Pioneer AVH-4300DVD using the steering wheel controls now. I only have volume up/down and station or track up/down though. BUT it's worth it because of the convenience.

It even stays programmed when you disconnect the battery to work on your car!

Get it!

GREAT PRODUCT

Does exactly what it is meant to do. A slight delay in response time is noticed, not horrible, it's just more than the original set up. As far as durablility goes, it's only been about 6 months since the installation, so i can only asssume it will last some time.

Best device purchase I have seen for the application

I installed this unit on my AVIC D1. Quick, painless no difficult programming needed. The unit came up running and connected as if it was made for the D1.

Axxess ASWC

I purchased an Axxess ASWC to connect my new iDA-X305S to the steering wheel controls in my '03 Maxima. The install couldn't have been easier and everything just worked right away. I kept checking the instructions so that I could figure out what I had missed because I didn't think it should be that easy.

It's been a wonderful product after the install as well with no discernible lag to the commands and no dropped commands.

I highly recommend.

Works well

Added this unit to Axxess GMOS-LAN-03 to control Sony XNV-660BT head unit in '06 Solstice. Easy to program. Works well.

aswc

Had this installed for a few weeks now and works great. The included wiring diagram was wrong, however works now that i figured the wiring out.

F

This unit doesnot work for more than a week at a time then i have to un plug it replug it then remount the tv radio.

Pretty Good Product

(I have a 2005 Ford Focus ZX4.)

PROS: This product was cheaper here compared to other places that wanted $70 for it. It was pretty easy to install, and not too bulky so it can hide nicely behind the radio. The Axxess website provides any other required install instructions.

CONS: I'm not sure why it's happened, but recently my "Volume Down" button on the steering wheel will sometimes make the Volume go Up, along with the normal "Volume Up" button. When this happens, the "Mode" button will sometimes not function as well. Perhaps the wires became loose or slightly touching the other ones - but, I haven't had time to take it apart again and don't much want to since my car was finally all put back together.

2003 jeep grand cherokee overland 4.7

Was not compatable with my jeep

GREAT

not bad to install once i figured it out and found that installtion was very simple. great buy

WORKS GREAT!!! VERY HAPPY!!!

I would highly recommend this product to anyone that has an after market radio but still has OEM radio controls on there steering wheel. It works great. I have a Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD head unit and installed it in my 2005 Pontiac GTO along with the Axxess ASWC and it works great!!! Its handy to change tracks on my iPod Nano through the controls through my headunit and CDs and radio as well as volume. Works very good.
It was a little difficult to wire it up, but just follow there instructions and it will get you thru it!!

works perfect

This was the first time I have ever used this product, works just as advertised and was easy step by step instructions

good product

The installer said isn't one he ever installed going to change the brand they use

Ease of installlation

The product only took seconds to install, works excellent, had to contact help line' once I located the vehicles wires, it was simple.

Works well

Easy hookup and automatically set up for my car controls.

Easy to install

I installed this in my f150 in just a few minutes. Was plug and play for steering wheel controls with kenwood head unit. I then customized a few of the control settings which was very simple also.

Axxess ASWC for BMW 528i

Works perfectly on my BMW 528i steering wheel controls. I have this controlling the volume and modes on my JVC Head unit.

best swc product out there.

By far the best steering wheel control module out there. If you buy any PAC piece you just wasted your money!

Works great...

Product works just like it's supposed to. Had a little issue with the install instructions being a little unclear (in terms of wiring colors), but easy fix. Sometimes I have an issue with the controller that when I switch gears the steering wheel controls stop working occasionally. This could be related to another problem, however.

Excellent

Yes, I would definitely recommend this product. I am very satisfied with it. And, what's more important than that is the professionalism of your company. And, it is a pleasure to do business with you. And, I am looking forward to doing more business with you.

Slick unit

Works like it should, everytime. Easy to install, great install guide on website.

a great oem intigretion with after market installatios

Easy to install thanks to simple common sense instructions. Does exactly what I needed it for.

Perfect Item

Works perfect on my nissan armada; no issues at all.

Works well and glad I bought it

I installed this unit into my 2005 Chrysler 300. It took me a minute or two to get it programed, but the installation wasn't too bad if have some knowledge of car stereo equipment.

good

All nice, thanks.

Perfect Interface

This was easy to install and easier to program, including customization to match the source select on the head unit (Clarion CX501) to the "SCAN" button on the steering wheel (2002 Buick Park Avenue) while passing through the temp control buttons on the steering wheel.

Not a good product

Most of the time this product doesn't work at all......

Great product

Had some problems at first, with unit needing to be programmed several times, but head unit wiring was wrong. Once wiring was corrected worked perfectly. Has not needed to be touched again.
Have ordered from Sonic in the past great company.
Eclipse head unit in a 2000 Lincoln Town Car.

Great Product, Worked Flawlessly

Awesome product, Used it in my 08 350Z with Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD. Very easy to install. No programming needed with my car.

Works with a flick of a button. No lag at all.

Highly recommended.

GREAT product!

I purchased the ASWC for my 2008 Silverado about 6 months ago, and have not had a single problem with it since then! It was fairly easy to install but took me a little playing around with it to get it programmed due to the precise procedure which is the ONLY negative about this product.

needs update forcing you to get USB-cab cable $50

It works but then changes channel for no reason. There's an update. Don't know if it works.

read first!

I was first super happy with this product, but after six months it stopped working right. Example: i would press vol down and the volume would go up. Then i would press vol down and it would change song track sometimes forwards sometime backwards.

Great

Product works! Good deal.

Works flawlessly in my Mercedes C230

This interfaces perfectly with Mercedes C230 steering wheel controls. Have full volume, station/track, mute, and input controls. The only tricky part is that when accessing other dash info center functions, you use the same buttons, causing track/station changes. Remarkably easy to install and program - detected my Pioneer head-unit and Car without having to manually program anything - included instructions worked well.

Better than the alternate choice

Not only is this unit cheaper in price, but it has NO lag and auto detects your controls without even pressing anything! If you want though you can manually select what your buttons do.

The alternate choice is usually twice as much and is harder to install. Great idea metra!

A must have

If you have steering wheel controls I highly recommend to get this to keep your steering wheel controls. its extremely easy to install and so nice not to lose those well placed buttons.

great way to go

i used this to install my pioneer head unit and keep the functions inside my truck for the steering wheel controls and it worked great had no issues and it was easy to use.

Good product

Good product easy enough to use and good price. Easy install

work pretty good

This adapter I use in a 97 Buick Park Ave and I don't know if installer did it wrong or what but you have to go thru channels and find something cause seek/scan dont work but you can change the channel or volume so that is all I can say?

Easy setup

Excellent, easy and fast setup

Works like a charm!

This device simply does what it claims to do and that is, allow you to retain your steering wheel controls even with the installation of aftermarket audio equipment. I would highly recommend this unit if this is something you are looking for.

Works Great!

I've had the unit for about 6 months now and have had no problems whatsoever! I honestly don't know what i'd do without this unit, I use my steering wheel controls everyday!! Can't say much about the install, since I got it professionally installed but I'm assuming it was fairly easy since even INSTALLERS on this site are saying it's the easiest module they've installed. Would definitely recommend!

This worked like a breeze!

Excellent product, I am a Best Buy install tech, and I have installed many different steering wheel control integration units. This is by far the best I've worked with. The product worked exactly as described, and the set up procedure instructions were very simple to understand.

The procedure for changing the function of any desired button is fairly strenuous with lots of timed and counted single button clicking, but it works well if you maintain patience.

great interface

This is a great product. In my case it didn't have all new updates so I had to use the manual feature. I have a 2010 Subaru Legacy and a Pioneer AVIC-X920BT player, this works great.

Very good product

Installed this in an 05 Camry XLE with the wheel audio controls. Was pretty easy to install once I found the wires to connect to it. The system auto detected and works perfectly with a Pioneer HU. Very good investment!

Great Controls

Never had a problem with this and it works great in my 06 scion xb!

good product

I own a Lincoln ls and a clarion vx 400 deck and this product works perfectly to link my steering wheel controls it was only a couple wires to hook up and easy to program I would recomend to others

Good product, but...

The Axxess ASWC installation went well and works as expected, thanks. The only problem is that randomly the "att" function keeps popping up. There is an interference somewhere that triggers the attenuation and I honestly have had no time to investigate. I installed on a 2009 Subaru Forester and JVC KW-AVX810. I was thinking just wrapping an aluminum foil around the ASWC would do the job.

Use Caution

I do not believe this product is compatible with the steering wheel controls in an 02 Maxima. The instructions and diagrams could also contain more details and descriptions for troubleshooting.

Just buy it !

This is the best aftermarket steering control available.Easy to install No programing works great. I installed it on a 1999 Acura CL and a sony CD player six months ago. Your CD player must be listed check the web site.

great product

I don't usually do reviews, but I was very impressed with this product. Once the wiring was in ( 2009 RAV4 without the JBL system, with new Pioneer AVH-P3200BT) the SWC programmed itself within under two minutes of turning the car on. All I had to do was watch. The steering wheel controls function just like stock, no delayed responses. Since it was just installed, I really cannot vouch for its durability. overall great product

Works real well

Works really well! Thanks Sonic.

Couldn't get it to work

I tried to install this in my 02 Dodge Durango and couldn't get it to work. I tried several times, following the directions. Verified wiring, power, connections etc. I contacted Sonic, and they even walked me through the process, following up with emails for weeks checking to see if I ever got it working. Sonic did their part, if only the part did it's part. Needless to say, the unit got "forgotten" in my frustration. I think it's now living in my glove compartment as a trophy dust collector.

By William on February 23, 2016 Verified purchase

Perfect!

Competitive pricing and delivered with my other goodies...perfect! Easy instructions for a dependable product.

By Thomas on December 27, 2019 Verified purchase