Grizsk

Hey all,

I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before installing my audio and I'm at an stand still with this issue.

I'm installing a Pioneer AppRadio 4 using the new BeatSonic MVX 140L 2-DIN install kit along with an Axxess ASWC-1. My problem is that the head unit doesn't have 3 steering wheel control leads as shown in the BeatSonic manual.

BeatSonic has an installation video in which they mention that all leads on the ASWC-1 will be connected to the MVX harness, whereas the manual says to connect them all to the new head unit. Axxess tells me to tap them into the factory harness. I'll be calling in the morning for clarification.

Does anyone have any experience installing a 2-DIN kit using the described method? Has anyone successfully installed an ASWC-1 in their 2IS for any reason? If so any info would be appreciated.

Help me get this show on the road!

UPDATE: It looks like there's a 3.5mm remote control input on the Pioneer unit which should interface with the ASWC-1. I'll still be calling BeatSonic to clear up what I should do with the control module to get everything to work. Still very open to info from anyone who can provide, especially those with a similar setup.

How many people have installed the BeatSonic kit so far anyway? I'm hard pressed to find any.

Grizsk

For anyone interested in this install in the future, the correct wiring is as follows:

ASWC-1 Black > Ground
ASWC-1 Red > Power Accessory
ASWC-1 Green + Orange > BeatSonic SW1 (White)
ASWC-1 Black + Green > BeatSonic SW2 (Green)
BeatSonic SWG (Black) > Ground

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Just did this. Would not have been able to without your post. Thanks.

Grizsk

Happy I could help, I'd love to see your install!

corad

So no connections are made to the Pioneer head unit all the connections are to the MVX and the ASWC?

Thank you

Grizsk

Correct, the MVX does all the work.

corad

This is what I did and the I get no sound out of the rear speakers.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Grizsk

The MVX maintains your stock fade options by running through the top screen, try checking if you have the fader all the way front

corad

Thats what it was, thanks very much for that but, the steering wheel controls do not work, I have no lights on the ASWC module, after initial power up it came up but still didnt work, I shut off the car and back on and it wont work, any thoughts on that?

Thank you

Grizsk

I had to run through a couple of cycles before mine got going, make sure to read the ASWC manual. I can't quite remember what did it but if I'm not mistaken, it recognizes the car and auto maps the buttons. FYI, once you get it running every once in a while a button or two will stop working for a few minutes. I chalk it up to the flimsy SWC unit and my spirited driving habits.

corad

Thanks for your help, I think I will call Beta-Sonic, I just cant get it to work, very frustrating, not at all sure of some of the leads from the Pioneer head unit either,

Grizsk

This might help, pic of my completed harness. My HU is pioneer also.

corad

I have the , I was just watching the install video and he says green/yellow not green/orange, but instructions also say green/orange, I am confused now, on your Pioneer head unit did you connect the parking brake wire for the DVD?

Also, did you connect the red with silver spots lead coming from the adapter it looks like its not connected to anything?

Thanks

corad

Its the one I circled in red.

Grizsk

I remember that part of the video confusing me as well, I ended up calling them which is where I got my info.

I purchased a parking brake bypass specific to my head unit and used that instead of the parking brake.

Its an odd angle but if you look super close the red with silver spots merges with another and connects to the red wire from the pioneer unit.

Hope that helps!