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AXTC-FD3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product Info

ATTENTION: With the key out of the ignition,

disconnect the negative battery terminal

before installing this product. Ensure that all

installation connections are secure before

cycling the ignition to test this product.

NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included

with the aftermarket radio.

INTERFACE FEATURES

TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,

solder, and heat shrink • Tape • Wire cutter

• Zip-ties

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections ............................................................2

Programming .........................................................3

Troubleshooting .....................................................4

Ford SWC (Steering Wheel Control)

and Data Interface 2020-Up

APPLICATIONS

• Provides accessory power

(10-amp)

• Provides wires for multimedia

radios (park brake, reverse,

speed sense)

• Retains audio controls on the

steering wheel

• Designed for non-ampliﬁed

models only

• Designed to be compatible

with all major radio brands

•

Auto detects vehicle type, radio

connection, and preset controls

• Ability to dual assign steering

wheel control buttons

• Retains memory settings even

after battery disconnection

or interface removal (non

volatile memory)

• Provides illumination output

• Micro-B USB updatable

Ford

E Series 2021-Up

Eco Sport 2020-Up

Escape 2020-Up

F250/F350/F450/F550 2020-Up

Transit 2020-Up

Transit Connect 2020-Up

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• AXTC-FD3 interface

• AXTC-FD3 harness

• 3.5mm adapter

Note: The AXTC-FD3 does not retain SYNC.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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AXTC-FD3 INS TAL L ATION INS TRUC TIONS Ford SWC (Steering Wheel Control) and Data Interface 2020-Up INTERFACE FEATURES • Provides accessory power • Auto detects vehicle type, radio (10-amp) connection, and preset controls • Provides wires for multimedia • Ability to dual assign steering radios (park brake, reverse, wheel control buttons speed sense) • Retains memory settings even • Retains audio controls on the after battery disconnection steering wheel or interface removal (non • Designed for non-amplif
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CONNECTIONS Vehicle Connectors Reset Button LED Light Aftermarket Radio (radio’s features may vary) Front Rear View Rear AUX-IN SWC Sub 3.
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PROGRAMMING 1. Open the driver’s door, and keep open during the programming process. 2. Green LED 7. Tap Volume Up 4. VOL + Locate the Volume Up button on the steering wheel. Program the interface by tapping the Volume Up button at a heartbeat pace until the LED light stops flashing. 5. Green & Red LED The LED light will flash Green & Red while the interface programs the radio to the steering wheel controls.
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AXTC-FD3 INS TAL L ATION INS TRUC TIONS Having difficulties? We’re here to help. Contact our Tech Support line at: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If the interface fails to function, press and release the reset button, then repeat the programming process from step 4 to try again. LED Light Reset Button At the end of programming the LED light will turn Solid Green which indicates programming was successful.
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AXTC-FD3 I N T E R FAC E INTERFACE FEATURES • Provides accessory power (10-amp) • Provides wires for multimedia radios (park brake, reverse, speed sense) • Retains audio controls on the steering wheel • Designed for non-amplified models only • Designed to be compatible with all major radio brands • Auto detects vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls • Ability to dual assign steering wheel control buttons • Retains memory settings even after battery disconnection or interface removal (non volat
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AXTC SERIES ADVANCED PROGRAMMING The AXTC interface can be used in vehicles without steering wheel controls to provide retained accessory power, and also to provide wires for multimedia radios (park brake / reverse / speed-sense). Follow the steps below to program the AXTC-CH5 for just these features. 1. From the 3.5mm adapter, tie the Brown and Brown/White wires together and tape up or use a connector. 2. Connect the 3.5mm adapter to the 3.5mm jack from the AXTC-CH5 harness. 3.
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AXTC SERIES CHANGING RADIO TYPE The AXTC interface has the capability to assign (2) functions to a single button except for Volume Up and Volume Down. This feature can be performed three different ways; through a Windows based computer using the Axxess Updater, through the Axxess Updater app available from the Android/Apple mobile devices app store, or by following the steps below. Note: Apple mobile devices will require the use of the AX-HUB for this feature.
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AXTC SERIES DUAL ASSIGNMENT (LONG BUTTON PRESS) The AXTC interface can assign (2) functions to a single button except for Volume Up and Volume Down. This feature can be performed three different ways; through a Windows based computer using the Axxess Updater, through the Axxess Updater app available from the Android/Apple mobile devices app store, or by following the steps below. Notes: a) Seek Up and Seek Down come pre-programmed as Preset Up and Preset Down for a long button press.
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AXTC SERIES LED FEEDBACK Overall LED Feedback LED Light Radio Programming Section Vehicle Programming Section Solid Green Pass Pass Slow Red Flash Fail Pass Slow Green Flash Pass Fail Solid Red Fail Fail Radio LED Feedback Radio LED Pattern Keynotes (reference below) Pioneer / Jensen Boss (type 1) / Dual / Sony 3 (Boss) Kenwood 1 JVC Alpine 2 Boss (type 2) 3 Clarion (type 1) 3 Clarion (type 2) 3 Boss (type 3) 3 Insane Audio Magnadyne 3 (Boss) Visteon / Boss (type 4) JBL Ecl
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AXTC SERIES RADIO TROUBLESHOOTING If the AXTC interface’s LED light didn’t go out at the end of the radio programming sequence, or showed the wrong radio installed*, follow the steps below to trace down where the problem may lie. The final LED feedback light will also flash Red slowly or turn solid Red, instead of turning solid Green. If any of the following steps are performed, reset and reprogram the interface per the vehicle specific document. Take note where SWC is worded means Steering Wheel Control.
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AXTC SERIES RADIO TROUBLESHOOTING Radio Specific Troubleshooting Alpine 1. Unplug the 3.5mm jack from the radio, reset and reprogram the interface, then plug the 3.5mm jack back into the SWC input labeled REM. 2. Some Alpine radios have a feature that changes SWC* from the back to the front, and vice-versa. If the radio has this feature, make sure SWC is on the rear setting. If the setting is on the rear, turn it to the front, then back to the rear. * Labeled remote in the Alpine manual Kenwood 1.
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AXTC SERIES RADIO TROUBLESHOOTING Radio LED Feedback Radio LED Pattern Keynotes (reference below) Pioneer / Jensen Boss (type 1) / Dual / Sony 3 (Boss) Kenwood 1 JVC Alpine 2 Boss (type 2) 3 Clarion (type 1) 3 Clarion (type 2) 3 Boss (type 3) 3 Insane Audio Magnadyne 3 (Boss) Visteon / Boss (type 4) JBL Eclipse (type 1) 3 Eclipse (type 2) 3 Philips XITE 4 Parrot Valor LG Kicker Axxera 1) 2) 3) 4) If the LED pattern shows JVC, change the radio type to Kenwood.