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07-02-2007, 05:27 PM
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PAC SWI-X users To those of you using the PAC SWI-X adapter to use your steering wheel controls with your aftermarket stereo... where did you mount the IR sender? Got pics?
07-02-2007, 10:06 PM
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i had it in my air duct which worked good when my flip out monitor was down, but when it was up it didnt work from time to time.. now i have it sandwiched in here
do you see it right in the center of the pic?? right where the gauge cluster bezel, the access panel under the steering wheel and the dash meet.. thats where mine is and it works great..
i was going to mount it in my center console, but didnt want to drill a hole in it
do you see it right in the center of the pic?? right where the gauge cluster bezel, the access panel under the steering wheel and the dash meet.. thats where mine is and it works great..
i was going to mount it in my center console, but didnt want to drill a hole in it
07-03-2007, 01:08 AM
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I have no pics of humount in an Fbody but I have a few pics of it in Vettes. I can say that its a sweet piece and the fit/quality is top notch. If you need anyhelp with your install let me know, and id love to help u out
07-03-2007, 10:35 AM
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My IR is just below the arrow on the pic. I have a Kenwood and has the face that tilts automatic, so never a issue.
Have to have a face that tilts out so the IR hits the face right..just has to be at a small angle, but makes face easier to view anyway.
Have to have a face that tilts out so the IR hits the face right..just has to be at a small angle, but makes face easier to view anyway.
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i dunno what it bounces off of to be honest.. i just have it sandwiched in there.. you dont have to drill any holes, so give it a shot and if it works it works, if not just use your noodle 
07-03-2007, 03:20 PM
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what kind of radio do you have? do you know that PAC has plug and play units for many aftermarket radios. Much easier to program, and you dont have to worry about the sensor
07-03-2007, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
what kind of radio do you have? do you know that PAC has plug and play units for many aftermarket radios. Much easier to program, and you dont have to worry about the sensor
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i have an alpine cva-1006 but i like the swi-x so if i decide to change headunit brands i can do so without having to by and wire up a new pac system even though its pretty simple
07-03-2007, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
you need to scrap the Pac Swi-x and get the Pac Swi-pio
much better
much better
07-03-2007, 05:15 PM
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I just searched PAC's website and Froogle and I couldn't find any SWI-PIO. I did find the SWI-PS, but I can't find a way to tell if my particular head unit is compatible with the device. Any advice?
07-03-2007, 09:34 PM
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My Kenwood works with the pac unit that plugs in, but it works everytime so no need to mess with it if it works. I had a older Kenwood hu and decided to upgrade, already had the harness from the old Kenwood and swi-x hooked up, so was a 5 minute install. As long as I always use Kenwood hu with simular remote, I don't even need to reprogram the swi-x, simple plug and play.
07-04-2007, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Keyboard Ninja
Unless I'm blind I missed the part where you listed what radio you have. Can you point it out to me?
07-04-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ten32
I just searched PAC's website and Froogle and I couldn't find any SWI-PIO. I did find the SWI-PS, but I can't find a way to tell if my particular head unit is compatible with the device. Any advice?
This is the information I found when I looked up the Pioneer DEH-P7900BT.
07-04-2007, 10:19 AM
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Not true. The availability of auxiliary input on a deck has no connection to having a hard-wired remote port. Auxiliary input is available on almost all except very basic aftermarket head units for use with MP3 players, satellite radio, etc. Hard-wired remote connections are far less common.
In the case of the DEH-P7900BT, it has multiple inputs: 3.5mm auxiliary, 3.5mm microphone, IP-BUS (external changer), iPod dock, and hard-wired remote.
On the other hand, the DEH-P7600MP has very few of those - just the IP-BUS and the hard-wired remote but without an auxiliary input.
In the case of the DEH-P7900BT, it has multiple inputs: 3.5mm auxiliary, 3.5mm microphone, IP-BUS (external changer), iPod dock, and hard-wired remote.
On the other hand, the DEH-P7600MP has very few of those - just the IP-BUS and the hard-wired remote but without an auxiliary input.
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07-04-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
Not true. The availability of auxiliary input on a deck has no connection to having a hard-wired remote port. Auxiliary input is available on almost all except very basic aftermarket head units for use with MP3 players, satellite radio, etc. Hard-wired remote connections are far less common.
In the case of the DEH-P7900BT, it has multiple inputs: 3.5mm auxiliary, 3.5mm microphone, IP-BUS (external changer), iPod dock, and hard-wired remote.
On the other hand, the DEH-P7600MP has very few of those - just the IP-BUS and the hard-wired remote but without an auxiliary input.
In the case of the DEH-P7900BT, it has multiple inputs: 3.5mm auxiliary, 3.5mm microphone, IP-BUS (external changer), iPod dock, and hard-wired remote.
On the other hand, the DEH-P7600MP has very few of those - just the IP-BUS and the hard-wired remote but without an auxiliary input.
