Axxess ASWC Question

Raizon · 07-03-2011, 11:32 PM

Hi!

I just finished installing my Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD headunit with the Axxess ASWC module. I followed the sticky on the forum to manually program the Axxess and everything is working fine except for the up and down rocker on the steering wheel.

My question is it possible to set 2 functions into a single button on the steering wheel? The problem I'm having is when I'm in ipod/CD mode, the up and down rocker on the steering wheel works fine to switch tracks. But when I'm in radio mode, the up and down rocker does not scroll through my presets. It just tunes the radio.

Is there something I can do to make it work as intended or is this a design flaw with the Axxess module?

Thanks in advance!

TreeSemdyZee · 07-04-2011, 08:40 AM

It has to do with how your have your radio set. On my Kenwood there are three different scan functions. One manually tunes stations. One scans to the next station. The last one scans the presets that you have created.

I'm going to guess and say that your Pioneer has something similar. Set the HU to scan presets and you'll be in good shape. It sounds like your AXXESS is hooked up fine.

The button on the steering wheel is basically an "up-and-down" button. Either up-and-down tracks on a iPod or CD, etc. Or up-and-down scanning.

bigaudiofanat · 07-04-2011, 10:14 AM

Yes the setup is fine and I agree something with the pioneer or how you dedicated the buttons to what function.

Raizon · 07-04-2011, 12:10 PM

Yeah, I tried programming it the other way. Having the rocker scroll my radio preset. When I did that, it wouldn't track up or down anymore when listening to CD or iPod.

JACKPAC · 07-04-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Raizon

Yeah, I tried programming it the other way. Having the rocker scroll my radio preset. When I did that, it wouldn't track up or down anymore when listening to CD or iPod.

That's odd. Should be a separate function. On my Kenwood, one setup will not effect the other.

I agree with above. It's your radio, not the module.

Raizon · 07-04-2011, 02:31 PM

Oh well. Thanks for all the help guys!

I just used another member's suggestion and programmed the 'source' button to preset up.

whealy · 07-04-2011, 03:38 PM

I'm pretty sure you can't program one steering wheel control to do two functions. I was in the same boat with my JVC install. But I never go "backwards" when listening to songs or the radio. So I programed my back toggle to go forwad though my radio station list. So up skips songs and tunes the radio depending on mode. Down skips preset radio station. Can be confusing if someone else is driving my car ... but why would I care?

If I need the back functions, I use the head unit. Just another suggestion.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-04-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by whealy

I'm pretty sure you can't program one steering wheel control to do two functions. I was in the same boat with my JVC install. But I never go "backwards" when listening to songs or the radio. So I programed my back toggle to go forwad though my radio station list. So up skips songs and tunes the radio depending on mode. Down skips preset radio station. Can be confusing if someone else is driving my car ... but why would I care?

If I need the back functions, I use the head unit. Just another suggestion.

Actually, you can. You don't program the Axxess, it's just how the setup is on your HU.
Mine goes forward and back on my iPod, jumps presets on my FM tuner and skips forward when streaming Pandora or Slacker (won't go back because those programs won't let you go back). If I had XM, it would also control that.

Raizon · 07-04-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Actually, you can. You don't program the Axxess, it's just how the setup is on your HU.
Mine goes forward and back on my iPod, jumps presets on my FM tuner and skips forward when streaming Pandora or Slacker (won't go back because those programs won't let you go back). If I had XM, it would also control that.

I'll check the manual again. I didn't see any settings that I can change to fix that on my Pioneer headunit.

bigaudiofanat · 07-04-2011, 07:53 PM

I do not think that is something that your going to be able to change. Just the build of the company.

Raizon · 07-04-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I do not think that is something that your going to be able to change. Just the build of the company.

Yeah, seems like it. -1 for Pioneer

But other then that, the HU fits perfect. Sit flush with the panel.

bigaudiofanat · 07-05-2011, 12:11 AM

Kenwood...COUGH....Alpine....COUGH Just look at them for your next head unit if you ever get there. SImply put I was never a fan of pioneer.

07-03-2011, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Raizon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NW Posts: 97 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Axxess ASWC Question Hi! I just finished installing my Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD headunit with the Axxess ASWC module. I followed the sticky on the forum to manually program the Axxess and everything is working fine except for the up and down rocker on the steering wheel. My question is it possible to set 2 functions into a single button on the steering wheel? The problem I'm having is when I'm in ipod/CD mode, the up and down rocker on the steering wheel works fine to switch tracks. But when I'm in radio mode, the up and down rocker does not scroll through my presets. It just tunes the radio. Is there something I can do to make it work as intended or is this a design flaw with the Axxess module? Thanks in advance!

07-04-2011, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	It has to do with how your have your radio set. On my Kenwood there are three different scan functions. One manually tunes stations. One scans to the next station. The last one scans the presets that you have created. I'm going to guess and say that your Pioneer has something similar. Set the HU to scan presets and you'll be in good shape. It sounds like your AXXESS is hooked up fine. The button on the steering wheel is basically an "up-and-down" button. Either up-and-down tracks on a iPod or CD, etc. Or up-and-down scanning. Last edited by TreeSemdyZee; 07-04-2011 at 11:57 AM.

07-04-2011, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Yes the setup is fine and I agree something with the pioneer or how you dedicated the buttons to what function. __________________ 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/

07-04-2011, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I do not think that is something that your going to be able to change. Just the build of the company. __________________ 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/

07-05-2011, 12:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Kenwood...COUGH....Alpine....COUGH Just look at them for your next head unit if you ever get there. SImply put I was never a fan of pioneer. __________________ 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/

07-04-2011, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raizon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NW Posts: 97 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Yeah, I tried programming it the other way. Having the rocker scroll my radio preset. When I did that, it wouldn't track up or down anymore when listening to CD or iPod.

07-04-2011, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Raizon Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NW Posts: 97 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	Oh well. Thanks for all the help guys! I just used another member's suggestion and programmed the 'source' button to preset up.

07-04-2011, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
whealy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 13	I'm pretty sure you can't program one steering wheel control to do two functions. I was in the same boat with my JVC install. But I never go "backwards" when listening to songs or the radio. So I programed my back toggle to go forwad though my radio station list. So up skips songs and tunes the radio depending on mode. Down skips preset radio station. Can be confusing if someone else is driving my car ... but why would I care? If I need the back functions, I use the head unit. Just another suggestion.

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