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Reddit mentions of PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface SWI-RC-1.

Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3

We found 3 Reddit mentions of PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface SWI-RC-1.. Here are the top ones.

PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface SWI-RC-1.
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Retains steering wheel control functions when replacing the factory radioRetains programming even if the vehicle's battery is disconnectedControl functions such as volume, mode and track on most Pioneer, Sony, JVC, Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Blaupunkt, Jensen, Dual, Advent, OEM, Valor and Visteon radios equipped with a wired remote control inputNot compatible with Kenwood models: KDC-X598, KDC-BT318U, KDCBT-758-HD, KDCBT-558U & KDC-X798. These models must be used with the SWI-CP5.Clarion model CZ500 does not support remote Bluetooth controlsOnly the AVIC-Z110BT, Z120BT, Z130BT, Z140BH and the AVIC-X920BT, X930BT, X940BT will support the Voice Recognition function via wired remote input.Retains steering wheel control functions when replacing the factory radio; retains programming even if the vehicle's battery is disconnectedWorks on most makes and models of vehicles since 1988: works with most Alpine, Advent, Clarion Dual, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony and Visteon, Valor, OEM, Boyo, or Blaupunkt radios equipped with a wired remote control inputMany 2011 model radios have new remote functions including Bluetooth, the SWI-RC is ready for all these new feature functions and no need to update or re-flashUniversal Steering Wheel Control Module. Works With Over 95% Of Aftermarket RadiosKeep factory steering wheel controls functionalPioneer radios with Bluetooth feature, the steering wheel controls will not adjust the phone call volume. The phone call volume must be adjusted on the face of the radio. This is a limitation of the radio not the SWI-RC. There is no correction for this unless it comes from Pioneer.
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height1.0236220462 Inches
Length8.4645669205 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJanuary 2020
Sizeapple
Weight0.220462262 Pounds
Width4.0551181061 Inches
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Found 3 comments on PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface SWI-RC-1.:

u/photo1kjb · 2 pointsr/4Runner

Yup. I've had it on since around Christmas. Love it so far...here's my few gripes.

  • UI outside of Android Auto is pretty bad (aka when flipping through FM radio stations)
  • The FM presets are in a vertical ascending top-to-bottom order (1 at top, 6 at bottom). This means the up button on my steering wheel goes "down" the list. This can be flipped with the adapter, but then I have to hit "down" in Android Auto to go to the next track. It's a bit weird.
  • It does an alright job with fingerprints, but does need to be wiped occassionally. I keep some lens cleaning moist wipes in the center console to and both this and my sunglasses. Easy fix.
  • I use hangouts+Google Voice for all my messaging, but if I ask Google to voice-to-text someone, it will do it from my phone's physical number rather than my GV number and from Messenger rather than Hangouts. Annoying.
  • Google Play Music is a bit limited in accessing things without audio commands (aka I can't go into the menu and select a genre, but I can ask it to play "synth pop" via OK Google). Spotify also works here, and it's fine.

    Otherwise, I have no issues or regrets whatsoever. Very happy camper. Obviously, YMMV with CarPlay, but I think you'll be just as happy.

    Finished Product

    Here are the parts I ordered (aside from the unit itself)

  • Steering Wheel Control Adapter
  • JBL Amp Adapter
  • Dash Kit. (I've heard mixed reviews about the Metra fit/finish. This one seems to fit fine, although it's a bit snug when removing/applying the screen back to the unit...I just leave it on, so it's never an issue)
u/pinkmeansdanger · 1 pointr/cars

There are ways to retain the bluetooth and steering wheel button functionality with an aftermarket head unit using something like the PAC-SWI. There are guides at clubwrx, NASIOC and IWSTI if you go into the audio portion of the forums. Lots of DIY guides to help you out on there. I'd swap it all out if it were me.

u/cvr24 · 1 pointr/CarAV

I owned a 2007 Freestyle, the base SEL model, and it had steering wheel audio controls. So that's not the difference. What the Limited model does have over the base model is an amp and subwoofer, and you'll need a bunch of extra pieces to get that all to work because it complicates the wiring. You can definitely do better than $300.

Although I never did change out the factory radio in mine (we traded the vehicle in before the CD changer died for good) the dash kit is the same for many Ford vehicles of that era, a Scosche FD1424B for single DIN or FD1426B for double DIN. $12-$14 on Amazon.

A PAC SWI-RC adapter is needed if you change your mind about the steering wheel controls. https://www.amazon.com/PAC-SWI-RC-Steering-Control-Interface/dp/B004HKBY8G/ - $32

Not sure exactly what harness you need, but I'm sure somebody else will chime in.