How To: PAC SWI-X Install in a 2001+ Grand Am

[iceman]

Install is not that bad - 2 wires spliced at the radio harness, power, ground, thats all. Even simpler if you are doing at the same time you are doing a head unit, because you can get the accessory connections all done at one shot.

Step 1 – Read through and understand the PAC SWI-X Instructions. You will be using the RED, GREEN, and BLACK wires from the PAC SWI-X, that is all. Extra wires may be trimmed and taped up. Be careful not to cut any of the exiting loops on the PAC SWI-X harness.

Step 2 – Locate the two wires to tap at the radio. The GREEN wire from the PAC SWI-X must be connected to the LIGHT GREEN wire at Pin A7 of the stock radio harness. The PINK wire, Pin A6 at the radio harness, needs to be connected to a switched +12V lead. (This is the red wire on an aftermarket head unit)

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=198074
This is a view of the stock radio harness. The two wires to tap are numbered and highlighted in red.

Step 3 – Connect the RED wire of the PAC SWI-X to a switched +12V lead. This is the red wire on an aftermarket head unit.

Step 4 – Connect the BLACK wire of the PAC SWI-X to chassis ground. This is the black wire on an aftermarket head unit.

Step 5 – Follow the PAC SWI-X Programming instructions. 2001+ Grand Am’s use Version #1.

[iceman]

Step 6 – Mount the emitter from the PAC SWI-X. The emitter needs direct line of sight to the head unit in order to function. Common places are in the center console, near the shifter assembly, or coming out of the dash by the radio and sitting very close to it. A good hidden spot is shown here, next to the windshield wiper stalk.

Route the emitter wire down behind the radio and back up to the instrument panel cluster area. Remove the top trim piece on the steering column to get the emitter wire into that area.
http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=198076

Step 7 – Before inserting your new head unit back into place, and neatening up all wires, the PAC SWI-X can fit in the cavity below the radio, behind the HVAC controls, or towards the right of the radio area towards the glove box.

[iceman]

If any one needs pre-2001, I can go look at schematics, let me know.

[Rba007]

Probably a dumb question, but what is a pac swi-x?

[ViperGTSR]

i need pre-2000 seth, thanks!

Dave, its for controlling an aftermarket HU with stock steering wheel controls

[SikMindz]

Originally posted by Rba007
Probably a dumb question, but what is a pac swi-x?

LoL..I'm glad someone else asked. :p

[GTluver]

Originally posted by iceman
If any one needs pre-2001, I can go look at schematics, let me know.

yes if u can pls.... i have always wanted to control my aftermarket stereo w/ the steering wheel buttons but didnt know how to go about it....... thnx in advance

:thumbs:

[GTluver]

Originally posted by SikMindz
LoL..I'm glad someone else asked. :p

me 2....... lol

[iceman]

OK, There is another thread on this, search SWI-X, but it's not too specific on the car side.. I will research and post tomorrow.

[GTluver]

Originally posted by iceman
If any one needs pre-2001, I can go look at schematics, let me know.

did u ever started working on these for pre-2001? just wondering.....cuz i know a few guys want this for a pre-2001....also :offtopic: but did u continued working on the leds for the steering wheel controls?

[Kai]

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[iceman]

what are you bumpity bump bumping