Product Description

IR learning remote Converts signals generated by the factory remote into IR signals Retains heater & air control buttons on all GM(R) vehicles Simple 3-wire hookup Step-by-step programming with LED confirmation Non-volatile memory?will not lose programming even when power is disconnected Alpine(R) universal steering wheel radio interface

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #377 in Automotive
• Brand: PAC
• Model: SWI-JACK
• Dimensions: 1.75" h x 4.00" w x 8.75" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• The SWI-JACK allows you to retain the use of steering wheel or rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit.
• The SWI-JACK controls Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Clarion and Blaupunkt radios with a wired remote input.
• The SWI-JACK also retains the use of heater control buttons on GM vehicles.
• The SWI-JACK has non-volatile memory which keeps all programming in memory even if the vehicle Battery is disconnected.
• Check the PAC website for full application guide details.

Customer Reviews

Works great
I ended up going to the web site to make sure I had the right information for installation in my Highlander Hybrid. It works great. I was able to assign any features to any of the buttons on my steering wheel. I could not be more pleased. Installation was just a couple of wires and a few steps for programming.

-Scott

PAC SWIJACK Steering Wheel Remote Interface
It was delivered in a timely fashion and was straight forward to install and program. Anyone who can install a stereo can install this product.

It works as I expected for my JVC stereo, thought there is a lag time responding to button presses. After using it for a few days the lag time didn't seem so bad vs not having steering wheel controls. I would recommend this product to my friends.

Works as promised. Visit their website before install
I just installed this on a Buick Terazza with a Kenwood DNX5120. It works really well.

Install was not especially difficult but does entails a bit more than many may be comfortable with. Fortunately, the vehicle specific instructions on the PAC website are a big help (albeit not idiot proof so look at them before you order).

The unit looks a little intimidating at first until you realize that you will not use most of the attached wires. However, at least on the Buick, you will have to tap into the wiring harness for some of the ones you do use. One step that threw me, until after a few attempts and re-reading the instructions, is that I also needed to run a seperate (not provided) splice of wire to send switched power to another pin on the Buick's harness. Not difficult, it just took several reads before I realized I even needed to do this.

The programming of the unit is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. Again, not difficult, but not 100% intuitive the first time around.

If you are have installed electronics before and are not afraid of tapping a wire, counting pins in the harness, etc. this will save you a nice bit of change versus the local audio shop. If you are a competent backyard mechanic just take your time and you will get it. If you are unsure, either have it installed or pay a bit more to get it from Crutchfield where a tech can probably walk you through and difficulties.

Once installed it works really well, I see no lag at all on any of the buttons. It is certainly nice to be able to keep your steering wheel controls when going with an aftermarket stereo. The product itslef gets 5 stars, the install instructions and process bring it down to 4.