PAC SWI-ECL2 Steering wheel control interface for select Eclipse receivers Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 127SWIECL2 offer details Item# 127SWIECL2 Review Summary 3 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Shop all Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Looking for a similar item? Axxess ASWC $69.99 By buying this product you'll earn up to 75 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the PAC SWI-ECL2 by Zak Billmeier What does a steering wheel audio control adapter do? Many people aren't thrilled with the sound of their car's factory radio, but don't want to replace it because they'll lose those convenient audio controls on the steering wheel. For most vehicles, you can purchase an adapter that allows you to use those controls to run a new car stereo, so now you can have great sound and convenience too. Even cooler, if your new stereo has iPod controls, you can use your steering wheel controls to run your iPod. Installation Note: Some newer vehicles require a special interface for this installation. Click here or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to see if you need an interface to install this steering wheel control adapter in your vehicle. You want to install an Eclipse stereo in your vehicle, but you hate to give up the convenience of your factory steering wheel radio controls. No problem. PAC's SWI-ECL2 interface allows you to use the steering wheel controls in a wide variety of vehicles to command select Eclipse radios. Installation is straightforward — just connect a few wires, only 3 wires in many cars. The direct connection to the stereo means there's no need for an infrared emitter, allowing the SWI-ECL to function even in bright sunlight. Step-by-step LED confirmation makes programming easy. Once connected, the SWI-ECL's failsafe memory will learn up to 5 stereo functions, retaining them even if battery power is interrupted. Warranty: 1 year. Important Note: Please enter your vehicle information or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if this model is compatible with your vehicle. On some vehicles, you may need a voltmeter to locate the correct wires to connect to the SWI-ECL2. If you have no car audio installation experience, you should consider professional installation. The SWI-ECL2 is compatible with most 2005-up Eclipse stereos that are steering remote-ready, but please call or e-mail us to confirm compatibility with your radio. Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual SWI-ECL2 interface with attached 6'' brown and white wire leads 20-pin 24'' wiring harness One 47 ohm resistor One 100 ohm resistor One 150 ohm resistor One 560 ohm resistor One 1000 ohm resistor One 1500 ohm resistor One 3900 ohm resistor One 5100 ohm resistor Installation Instructions Vehicle Application Guide Vehicle Connector Chart "WORK LESS!" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Product Overview: The SWI-ECL2 allows you to retain the use of your steering wheel and rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit with a compatible Eclipse receiver. The SWI-ECL2 also retains the use of heater control buttons on GM vehicles. Vehicle Compatibility: The SWI-ECL2 is compatible with most of the following vehicles from 1986 to current: Acura Dodge Isuzu Mercury Pontiac Audi Ford Jaguar Mini Cooper Plymouth BMW GMC Kia Mitsubishi Saab Buick Honda Land Rover Mercury Saturn Cadillac Hummer Lexus Nissan Suzuki Chevrolet Hyundai Lincoln Oldsmobile Toyota/Scion Chrysler Infinity Mazda Harley Davidson Volkswagen Note: Go to Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible with the SWIECL2 steering wheel radio control interface. Known incompatible vehicles: BMW: All BMWs with factory-activated cell phones and All with 5-volt SWC data wire at the steering column Toyota: 1998-2003 Sienna vans Volvo: All vehicles Head Unit Compatibility: The interface is compatible with any aftermarket steering remote ready Eclipse radio that has wired remote input leads. Easily Programmable: The buttons on your steering wheel may be assigned to any of the following five Eclipse functions: volume up, volume down, mode, track up, and track down. Non-volatile memory: This feature keeps all programming in memory even if the vehicle battery is disconnected. Great for Convertibles: The SWI-ECL2 sends commands to compatible head units via wires, so bright sunlight will not affect operation, like it does with infrared based interfaces. Unlike the SWI-X, the SWI-ECL2 is not affected by bright sunlight Resistor Kit: Some vehicles have a separate wire for each of the steering wheel buttons. Use the resistor kit for steering wheel push buttons that do not already have a resistor network connected to them. The resistor kit includes the following resistors: 47 Ohms (yellow,violet, black) 100 Ohms (brown, black, brown, gold) 150 Ohms (brown, green, brown) 560 Ohms (green, blue, brown) 1000 Ohms (brown, black, red) 1500 Ohms (brown, green, red) 3900 Ohms (orange, white, red) 5100 Ohms (green, brown, red) Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 3 people say: 5 Star: (1) 4 Star: (1) 3 Star: (1) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. It works like a charm, quick and easy to install. Just follow the instruction from PAC's website. You'll need a 5100 resistor to get the mode button to work. Small delay when pressing the button but I can live with that. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 PAC SWI-ECL2 Written By Sai, Sacramento, CA on Saturday, September 06, 2008 I installed this to the Eclipse AVN 6620 and I have an 08 CRV EX with the steering wheel controller. The steering wheel controller is something nice to have and this was the only way to allow me to keep the controller with an aftermarket deck. The install was very easy. Inside the package there is a link to PAC's website that tells what wire to use for your specific car, a very detail instruction on how to install it. There are two minor thing that I don't like about it. First, there is a delay when you press the button. Like when you press the button to turn it up, it will turn it up in a sec or two. Not much, but annoying a little bit. The other thing was that it was not able to control the "mode" button on my steering wheel. The mode button allows me to change from CD to radio and stuff like that. Since the new deck has so many different modes, I don't want to cycle through them all just to get to the radio. 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Swap the wires! It works! Written By Mark, Natick, MA on Thursday, September 03, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I was getting frustrated with this accessory with my 2003 Xterra and an Eclipse AVN2210P. I hooked it up and only two buttons worked, Mode and TrackUp. I did some online research and someone suggested reversing the connection of the brown and white wires with the Eclipse harness. It worked like magic! I successfully programmed all five buttons on my steering wheel controls. This tip wasn't in the instructions. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-3 of 3 items Learn more about Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Learn more about Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Jo Greene 4/15/2011 based on 43 ratings (11 comments) If you're considering replacing your factory radio with an aftermarket receiver, adding a steering wheel control adapter lets you keep the full functionality and convenience of your steering wheel... Video: Installing an Adapter for your Steering Wheel Audio Controls Video: Installing an Adapter for your Steering Wheel Audio Controls Robert Ferency-Viars 10/4/2011 based on 30 ratings (2 comments) One of the problems with replacing your factory radio with a new receiver, is that those handy stereo controls built into the steering wheel won't work anymore. The way to fix this dilemma is to... Car Stereo Installation Guide Car Stereo Installation Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 12/29/2011 based on 446 ratings (112 comments) This installation guide walks you through the process of installing a new in-dash receiver in your car. Video: Four Important Car Stereo Accessories Video: Four Important Car Stereo Accessories Joshua Crane 10/1/2009 based on 208 ratings (3 comments) In this short video, we present four of the most common accessories you should consider when purchasing a new car stereo. Everyone who installs a new stereo is likely to need at least one of these... Car Stereos FAQ Car Stereos FAQ Crutchfield Writing Team 3/9/2012 based on 45 ratings (22 comments) Answers to some of the more common questions about car stereos. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Accessories Accessories we recommend Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Scosche TK12V Car Stereo Tool Kit The tools you need for a clean and professional car stereo installation $19.99 In Stock Metra Crimp Tool Set Package contains light-duty crimp tool and 20 crimp caps $9.99 In Stock S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire $19.99 In Stock After $10.00 Price Break Posi-Products™ Wire Connectors 6 tap connectors for 16- to 18-gauge wire — tap into wire without cutting or stripping $7.99 Out of Stock S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the PAC SWI-ECL2, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_127SWIECL2/PAC-SWI-ECL2.html ). Sorry, the PAC SWI-ECL2 is no longer available for purchase. Shop all Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Looking for a similar item? Axxess ASWC $69.99 159 people say Or, you can still... 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Our take on the PAC SWI-ECL2 by Zak Billmeier What does a steering wheel audio control adapter do? Many people aren't thrilled with the sound of their car's factory radio, but don't want to replace it because they'll lose those convenient audio controls on the steering wheel. For most vehicles, you can purchase an adapter that allows you to use those controls to run a new car stereo, so now you can have great sound and convenience too. Even cooler, if your new stereo has iPod controls, you can use your steering wheel controls to run your iPod. Installation Note: Some newer vehicles require a special interface for this installation. Click here or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to see if you need an interface to install this steering wheel control adapter in your vehicle. You want to install an Eclipse stereo in your vehicle, but you hate to give up the convenience of your factory steering wheel radio controls. No problem. PAC's SWI-ECL2 interface allows you to use the steering wheel controls in a wide variety of vehicles to command select Eclipse radios. Installation is straightforward — just connect a few wires, only 3 wires in many cars. The direct connection to the stereo means there's no need for an infrared emitter, allowing the SWI-ECL to function even in bright sunlight. Step-by-step LED confirmation makes programming easy. Once connected, the SWI-ECL's failsafe memory will learn up to 5 stereo functions, retaining them even if battery power is interrupted. Warranty: 1 year. Important Note: Please enter your vehicle information or call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if this model is compatible with your vehicle. On some vehicles, you may need a voltmeter to locate the correct wires to connect to the SWI-ECL2. If you have no car audio installation experience, you should consider professional installation. The SWI-ECL2 is compatible with most 2005-up Eclipse stereos that are steering remote-ready, but please call or e-mail us to confirm compatibility with your radio.
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual SWI-ECL2 interface with attached 6'' brown and white wire leads 20-pin 24'' wiring harness One 47 ohm resistor One 100 ohm resistor One 150 ohm resistor One 560 ohm resistor One 1000 ohm resistor One 1500 ohm resistor One 3900 ohm resistor One 5100 ohm resistor Installation Instructions Vehicle Application Guide Vehicle Connector Chart "WORK LESS!" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Product Overview: The SWI-ECL2 allows you to retain the use of your steering wheel and rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit with a compatible Eclipse receiver. The SWI-ECL2 also retains the use of heater control buttons on GM vehicles. Vehicle Compatibility: The SWI-ECL2 is compatible with most of the following vehicles from 1986 to current: Acura Dodge Isuzu Mercury Pontiac Audi Ford Jaguar Mini Cooper Plymouth BMW GMC Kia Mitsubishi Saab Buick Honda Land Rover Mercury Saturn Cadillac Hummer Lexus Nissan Suzuki Chevrolet Hyundai Lincoln Oldsmobile Toyota/Scion Chrysler Infinity Mazda Harley Davidson Volkswagen Note: Go to Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible with the SWIECL2 steering wheel radio control interface. Known incompatible vehicles: BMW: All BMWs with factory-activated cell phones and All with 5-volt SWC data wire at the steering column Toyota: 1998-2003 Sienna vans Volvo: All vehicles Head Unit Compatibility: The interface is compatible with any aftermarket steering remote ready Eclipse radio that has wired remote input leads. Easily Programmable: The buttons on your steering wheel may be assigned to any of the following five Eclipse functions: volume up, volume down, mode, track up, and track down. Non-volatile memory: This feature keeps all programming in memory even if the vehicle battery is disconnected. Great for Convertibles: The SWI-ECL2 sends commands to compatible head units via wires, so bright sunlight will not affect operation, like it does with infrared based interfaces. Unlike the SWI-X, the SWI-ECL2 is not affected by bright sunlight Resistor Kit: Some vehicles have a separate wire for each of the steering wheel buttons. Use the resistor kit for steering wheel push buttons that do not already have a resistor network connected to them. The resistor kit includes the following resistors: 47 Ohms (yellow,violet, black) 100 Ohms (brown, black, brown, gold) 150 Ohms (brown, green, brown) 560 Ohms (green, blue, brown) 1000 Ohms (brown, black, red) 1500 Ohms (brown, green, red) 3900 Ohms (orange, white, red) 5100 Ohms (green, brown, red)
5 out of 5 PAC SWI-ECL2 Written By Jose, Orlando Florida on Friday, October 31, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. It works like a charm, quick and easy to install. Just follow the instruction from PAC's website. You'll need a 5100 resistor to get the mode button to work. Small delay when pressing the button but I can live with that. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 PAC SWI-ECL2 Written By Sai, Sacramento, CA on Saturday, September 06, 2008 I installed this to the Eclipse AVN 6620 and I have an 08 CRV EX with the steering wheel controller. The steering wheel controller is something nice to have and this was the only way to allow me to keep the controller with an aftermarket deck. The install was very easy. Inside the package there is a link to PAC's website that tells what wire to use for your specific car, a very detail instruction on how to install it. There are two minor thing that I don't like about it. First, there is a delay when you press the button. Like when you press the button to turn it up, it will turn it up in a sec or two. Not much, but annoying a little bit. The other thing was that it was not able to control the "mode" button on my steering wheel. The mode button allows me to change from CD to radio and stuff like that. Since the new deck has so many different modes, I don't want to cycle through them all just to get to the radio. 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Swap the wires! It works! Written By Mark, Natick, MA on Thursday, September 03, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I was getting frustrated with this accessory with my 2003 Xterra and an Eclipse AVN2210P. I hooked it up and only two buttons worked, Mode and TrackUp. I did some online research and someone suggested reversing the connection of the brown and white wires with the Eclipse harness. It worked like magic! I successfully programmed all five buttons on my steering wheel controls. This tip wasn't in the instructions. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Learn more about Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Jo Greene 4/15/2011 based on 43 ratings (11 comments) If you're considering replacing your factory radio with an aftermarket receiver, adding a steering wheel control adapter lets you keep the full functionality and convenience of your steering wheel... Video: Installing an Adapter for your Steering Wheel Audio Controls Video: Installing an Adapter for your Steering Wheel Audio Controls Robert Ferency-Viars 10/4/2011 based on 30 ratings (2 comments) One of the problems with replacing your factory radio with a new receiver, is that those handy stereo controls built into the steering wheel won't work anymore. The way to fix this dilemma is to... Car Stereo Installation Guide Car Stereo Installation Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 12/29/2011 based on 446 ratings (112 comments) This installation guide walks you through the process of installing a new in-dash receiver in your car. Video: Four Important Car Stereo Accessories Video: Four Important Car Stereo Accessories Joshua Crane 10/1/2009 based on 208 ratings (3 comments) In this short video, we present four of the most common accessories you should consider when purchasing a new car stereo. Everyone who installs a new stereo is likely to need at least one of these... Car Stereos FAQ Car Stereos FAQ Crutchfield Writing Team 3/9/2012 based on 45 ratings (22 comments) Answers to some of the more common questions about car stereos. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters
Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Steering Wheel Audio Control Adapters Jo Greene 4/15/2011 based on 43 ratings (11 comments) If you're considering replacing your factory radio with an aftermarket receiver, adding a steering wheel control adapter lets you keep the full functionality and convenience of your steering wheel...
Video: Installing an Adapter for your Steering Wheel Audio Controls Video: Installing an Adapter for your Steering Wheel Audio Controls Robert Ferency-Viars 10/4/2011 based on 30 ratings (2 comments) One of the problems with replacing your factory radio with a new receiver, is that those handy stereo controls built into the steering wheel won't work anymore. The way to fix this dilemma is to...
Car Stereo Installation Guide Car Stereo Installation Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 12/29/2011 based on 446 ratings (112 comments) This installation guide walks you through the process of installing a new in-dash receiver in your car.
Video: Four Important Car Stereo Accessories Video: Four Important Car Stereo Accessories Joshua Crane 10/1/2009 based on 208 ratings (3 comments) In this short video, we present four of the most common accessories you should consider when purchasing a new car stereo. Everyone who installs a new stereo is likely to need at least one of these...
Car Stereos FAQ Car Stereos FAQ Crutchfield Writing Team 3/9/2012 based on 45 ratings (22 comments) Answers to some of the more common questions about car stereos.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Scosche TK12V Car Stereo Tool Kit The tools you need for a clean and professional car stereo installation $19.99 In Stock Metra Crimp Tool Set Package contains light-duty crimp tool and 20 crimp caps $9.99 In Stock S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire $19.99 In Stock After $10.00 Price Break Posi-Products™ Wire Connectors 6 tap connectors for 16- to 18-gauge wire — tap into wire without cutting or stripping $7.99 Out of Stock S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Show more items Add selected to cart
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