Axxes install

alvinmathew88 · 11-02-2010, 11:47 AM

Umm.. Moto, you do realize that its a USB serial cable right? Which can be had for $20? Google USB TTL cable, and i believe, you have to snip two wires to match the 4pin on the Metra Unit.

bigaudiofanat · 11-02-2010, 04:20 PM

You do not need to update it. Just do a manual setup thats all

mototrmpt · 11-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Guys,
thanks for the suggestions and recommendations. I originally set the control manually, but as I've stated above the controls just move to the next available station.

I'll give it another try when I have time to mess with it. If it doesn't work, I'll try get a USB TTL cable, update the controller and try it again.

Thanks,
Lance

Unclemeaty · 11-05-2010, 08:17 AM

You really dont need the USB TTL cable.

I have a writeup on how to get all buttons working here:

Get the Axxess ASWC working - All buttons

You need access to the unit so you can press the reset button plus watch and monitor the red LED. Read the directions 3 times before doing anything.

jayl · 11-17-2010, 11:39 AM

I finally got this to work!! it was so easy... Every time i had tried i did not do the manual programming for the HU, only did the Car detection piece and tried the auto for the HU programming.

Last night did both manual programming and it was very easy to get working.

F1loco · 11-17-2010, 11:57 AM

That's good to know. You've inspired to pull my dash apart to program it now...now what on earth did I do with those directions?

raiquan · 11-17-2010, 12:27 PM

So just to be clear: Is it Grey/Pink to Blue and Grey/Blue to Pink. Or is it like the manual says: Grey/Pink to Pink and Grey/Blue to Blue. Please clear my cluttered brain?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Also after constant testing, I have found the correct wiring for the metra kit. I have a kenwood headunit so I don't know if that makes a difference, but the correct wiring is:Grey/pink to blue (front) -> grey/blue to pink. Don't forget to Rep+

jayl · 11-17-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F1loco

That's good to know. You've inspired to pull my dash apart to program it now...now what on earth did I do with those directions?

I had kinda given up but then I ordered another metra unit for my wife's car and thought of giving it a shot ... had no luck since I did not follow the steps for manual programming on the HU detection, was about to give up after 5-7 tries of unsuccessful programming and it BAM it worked!!, so took the old module and programmed it in <2 minutes!!

Just be patient and make sure you do the manual programming as per the steps...

good luck!!

11-02-2010, 04:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	You do not need to update it. Just do a manual setup thats all __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-05-2010, 08:17 AM	#34 (permalink)
Unclemeaty Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 203 Drives: 150cc Scooter Rep Power: 14	You really dont need the USB TTL cable. I have a writeup on how to get all buttons working here: Get the Axxess ASWC working - All buttons You need access to the unit so you can press the reset button plus watch and monitor the red LED. Read the directions 3 times before doing anything. Last edited by Unclemeaty; 11-05-2010 at 08:20 AM.

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11-02-2010, 11:47 AM	#31 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	Umm.. Moto, you do realize that its a USB serial cable right? Which can be had for $20? Google USB TTL cable, and i believe, you have to snip two wires to match the 4pin on the Metra Unit.

11-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#33 (permalink)
mototrmpt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 57 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	Guys, thanks for the suggestions and recommendations. I originally set the control manually, but as I've stated above the controls just move to the next available station. I'll give it another try when I have time to mess with it. If it doesn't work, I'll try get a USB TTL cable, update the controller and try it again. Thanks, Lance

11-17-2010, 11:39 AM	#35 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 15	I finally got this to work!! it was so easy... Every time i had tried i did not do the manual programming for the HU, only did the Car detection piece and tried the auto for the HU programming. Last night did both manual programming and it was very easy to get working.

11-17-2010, 11:57 AM	#36 (permalink)
F1loco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Posts: 203 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	That's good to know. You've inspired to pull my dash apart to program it now...now what on earth did I do with those directions?