Crux SWRHK-65E Wiring Interface Connect a new car stereo and retain the steering wheel audio controls in select 2010-17 Hyundai and Kia vehicles

Name: Crux SWRHK-65E Wiring Interface
Brand: CRUX
SKU: 249HK65E
Price: 74.99 USD
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Rating: 4.0 (39 reviews)

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You'll only be able to retain your steering wheel audio controls with a compatible car stereo made by You'll only be able to retain your steering wheel audio controls with a compatible car stereo made by Alpine, Boss, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Dual, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony or Soundstream. No other brands are currently compatible.

Keep your factory options

Crux's SWRHK-65E interface ensures that you can keep the factory steering wheel controls in select 2010-17 Hyundai or Kia models when installing an aftermarket radio. Connect this interface to the wires on your new stereo's wiring harness, and you've covered the power, ground, and factory speaker connections for your new stereo. The interface also retains the auxiliary input in your Hyundai or Kia if you're installing a radio with a rear aux input.

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connect a new stereo in select 2010-up Hyundai and Kia models
retain your steering wheel controls with select car stereos
retains auxiliary input with compatible car stereo
warranty: 1 year
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Item # 249HK65E
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Crux SWRHK-65E Wiring Interface owner's manual

Radio replacement interface (for Hyundai/Kia)
Wiring harness (pre-attached to interface module)
Steering wheel control harness
Antenna adapter harness
Instructions

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Radio Replacement Interface: The CRUX SWRHK-65E is a radio replacement interface for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It facilitates the integration of an aftermarket radio to enable retention of certain factory features when replacing a factory-installed radio and is also pre-programmed for retention of steering wheel controls.

Vehicle Compatibility: The CRUX SWRHK-65E radio replacement interface works with the following 2010-2016 Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

Make	Model	Year
Hyundai	Elantra	2011-2016
	Genesis Coupe	2013-2016
	Santa Fe / Santa Fe Sport	2013-2016
	Sonata	2011-2016
	Sonata Hybrid	2011-2015
	Tucson	201-2015
	Veloster	2012-2013
Kia	Optima	2011(late)-2015
	Sorento	2012-2016
	Soul	2012-2013
	Rio	2011(late)-2014
	Sportage	2011-2016

Notes:

Only compatible in the following vehicles without factory navigation - Genesis Coupe, Santa Fe / Santa Fe Sport, Sonata / Sonata Hybrid, and Optima, Sorento, and Soul.
Compatible 2012-2013 Kia Sorenta must be equipped with factory UVO.
Not compatible in any of these vehicles that feature a factory amplified audio system.

Steering Wheel Control Retention: The CRUX SWRHK-65E features a steering wheel control output for Pioneer, Sony, Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, JVC, and Jensen, Dual/Axxera, Boss and other aftermarket head units. The included steering wheel control harness features a 3.5mm connector and light blue/yellow wire for your aftermarket radio; only one connector type will be used based on your type of aftermarket radio. There are also dip switches that will need to be set for your type of aftermarket radio (see included instructions).

Factory Aux Input Retention: The SWRHK-65E interface module will retain your vehicle's factory aux input through its stereo RCA jacks. Your aftermarket head unit will need to have a rear Aux input.

Antenna Adapter: The SWRHK-65E provides a motorola to 2-wire antenna adapter to retain your vehicle's factory antenna.

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4 questions already asked

does this work with a 2016 Kia Rio? A 2016 Kia Rio is not listed in the compatibility list.

doug Mar 03, 2025

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Greetings Doug. That is an excellent question. Technically Crux has it listed as working up to 2014 Rio's as well as the copy we put on our web presentation. however, our tech staff has confirmed all the pins match the 2016 Rio as well. On a side note, we have been sending this harness out with stereos for your Rio since 2016 without a call in saying this does not work.

thomas Mar 03, 2025 (Staff)

Will this work for a 2015 Kia Optima with a Kenwood DDX9905S?

preston Mar 20, 2018

1 answer

This interface will work in that vehicle as long as your Optima came without factory installed navigation and without the factory Infinity sound system. If you have one or both of those options, then I recommend contacting a advisor by calling 1-800-324-9695 or using our online chat to get a recommendation on the wiring needed for your vehicle. My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

jason Mar 31, 2018 (Staff)

Where do I connect it? The instructions included were very vague and I could not figure out how to connect it to my 2010 Hyundai Santa fe

elrie Mar 23, 2016

1 answer

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

kristina Mar 23, 2016 (Staff)

My 2015 Kia Optima has 5 buttons and 2 toggles for radio control on the steering wheel: mute, mode, answer, hang up, voice, volume up/down, and track up/down. What functions are retained with this adapter?

mike Sep 25, 2015

1 answer

We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

kristina Sep 29, 2015 (Staff)

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