PAC RP5-GM32 Radio Replacement and Steering Wheel Control Interface Owner’s Manual

June 5, 2024
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PAC RP5-GM32 Radio Replacement and Steering Wheel Control Interface

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Introduction & Features

The RP5-GM32 interface allows the replacement of a factory radio in select General Motors vehicles with 29-bit LAN radios. Using this interface will retain factory features such as OnStar, steering wheel controls (SWC), warning chimes, you to program two radio functions to each SWC button by using short press long press dual command functionality. The RP5-GM32 also provides data bus driven outputs such as retained accessory power (RAP), vehicle speed sensor (VSS), illumination, reverse trigger and parking brake.

Important Notes

  1. These instructions only apply to R.2.6.6.17 or later revisions. The revision info can be found on a small white sticker on the interface and packaging.
  2. The radio select rotary switch on the side of the interface must be adjusted to the proper radio setting before plugging the interface into the vehicle (see next page for setting chart).
  3. The interface comes pre-programmed for all of the vehicles factory SWC functions and does not require programming unless you wish to re-assign the SWC functions or utilize short press long press dual command functionality. The SWC can always be restored to default settings by following the procedure outlined on page 3.
  4. RSC buttons that are identical to the SWC will mimic the SWC one for one.

Wiring Connection Chart

Aftermarket Radio Connections

Yellow * +12v from RP5
Yellow * +12v from vehicle
Black ** Ground from RP5
Black ** Ground from vehicle
Red Acc. Output
White Front Left + input
White / Black Front Left – input
Grey Front Right + input
Grey / Black Front Right – input
Green Rear Left + input
Green / Black Rear Left – input
Purple Rear Right + input
Purple / Black Rear Right – input
Light Green Parking Brake Output (-)
--- ---
Pink Vehicle Speed Output
Orange / White Illumination Output (+)
Purple / White Reverse Output (+)
Brown Loop Mute Loop – See Installation Step 7 on Page 2

SWC Connector

Blue / Yellow Kenwood, Newer JVC, OEM or Blaupunkt
3.5mm Jack Alpine, JVC, Clarion, Pioneer, Sony, Valor, Boyo, Dual, Lightning

Audio, Visteon, Jensen or Advent

RCA Connector

Red AUX Audio – Right
White AUX Audio – Left
Yellow Reverse Camera 1

RCA Connectors

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING YELLOW AND BLACK WIRE CONNECTIONS

  • Connect both Yellow wires from the RP5 harnesses to the radio’s 12v constant input.
  • Connect both Black wires from the RP5 harnesses to the radio’s ground input.

Illustration / Schematic

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Installation Steps

SET RADIO SELECT SWITCH

Alpine JVC Kenwood Clarion Pioneer/Other Sony Fusion
1 2 3 4 7 8 9
  1. The radio select rotary switch on the side of the interface must be adjusted to the proper radio setting before plugging the interface into the vehicle.
  2. Make all connections as described in the chart on page 1. Be sure to connect both Yellow wires (one from vehicle harness and one from RP5 harness) and both Black wires (one from vehicle harness and one from RP5 harness) while making these connections.
  3. If the vehicle is equipped with a Premium BOSE system, connect the subwoofer and center channel RCA inputs to the aftermarket radio. If the aftermarket radio to be installed does not have a dedicated center channel or sub output, do not use this cable. To ensure best sound performance, channel summing is not recommended. Use this cable according to the outputs that are available.
  4. If the vehicle is equipped with a reverse camera and the aftermarket radio has a reverse camera input, connect the Yellow RCA plug on the Gray connector to the aftermarket radio’s reverse camera input.
  5. Plug the CMX chime module in if necessary (If the vehicle chimes when the radio is removed the CMX is not necessary). PLEASE NOTE: In order to get the best possible sound out of the CMX please mount it in a place free and clear of any obstructions, preferably as close as
  6. The Mute loop (if not cut) will turn the accessory output off when an OnStar or Bluetooth call is made or received. If the aftermarket radio has a mute input, cut this loop and connect the outer brown wire to the mute input.
  7. Connect the SWC wire according to the chart on page 1 (aftermarket radio MUST support a wired remote input).
  8. If you wish to reassign functions to the SWC follow the programming instructions in the next section.

Default Steering Wheel Control Programming

IMPORTANT! The interface comes pre-programmed for the functions listed in the chart below and does not require programming unless you wish to re-assign the SWC functions or utilize short press long press dual command functionality. The SWC can always be restored to default settings by pressing the program button on the side of the interface once and waiting for the timeout.

Optional Steering Wheel Control Programming

If you wish to re-assign the SWC functions, utilize short press long press dual command functionality or select between Factory function in the chart that your steering wheel does not have, or you do not want to program, press and release the program button function and are ready to proceed to the next one.

SET RADIO SELECT SWITCH .

Alpine JVC Kenwood Clarion Pioneer/Other Sony Fusion
1 2 3 4 7 8 9

The Mute button can be set to control the factory OnStar functions or given the ability to control the aftermarket radio. This option can be set using the program button on the side of the interface. The default setting for this button is factory mode which controls the factory OnStar. If this button is set to aftermarket mode, OnStar must be accessed by using the factory controls located on the rearview mirror.

Factory Mode
The SWC Mute button is programmed to control OnStar It cannot be programmed for short press/long press dual command functionality and is blocked from doing so

Aftermarket Mode
OnStar control through the SWC Mute button is disabled. This will free up the Mute button to send mute radio command and another 2nd function.

Use the function chart on the next page as a guide to program the functions in the proper order for your new radio

  1. Turn the key to the ignition position.

  2. Press and release the programming button on the side of the interface the number of times that corresponds with either
    factory or aftermarket mode. One press will set factory mode, and two presses will set aftermarket mode. The LED will blink each time the button is pressed.

  3. Once you have chosen either factory or aftermarket mode, after 2.5 seconds the LED will come on solid. At this point you have two options:

  4. To restore the SWC to factory default settings: Simply wait 7 seconds and the LED will blink 3 times indicating the interface has timed out. The default settings are now restored and no further action is required.

  5. To program custom SWC assignments: Proceed to step 4

  6. At this point you have two options:

  7. For short press functionality: Release the button within 1.5 seconds. The LED will turn back on.

  8. For long press functionality: Hold the button until the LED starts blinking. Release the button and the LED will go back to solid.

  9. If you need to program more buttons, repeat step 3 for each additional audio function on the steering wheel.

  10. If you come across a function in the chart that your steering wheel does not have, or you do not want to program, press and release the program button on the side of the interface to skip that function.

  11. Test the interface for proper functionality. Whenever a SWC is pressed the LED on the interface should blink. If any function does not work, repeat the programming steps.

Optional Programming Order

 | Alpine| JVC| Kenwood| Clarion| **Other*| Pioneer| Sony| Fusion**
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +| Volume +
2| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –| Volume –
3| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute| Mute
4| Preset +| Source| Source| Source| Preset +| Preset +| Preset +| Source
5| Preset –| Track +| Play| Search +| Preset –| Preset –| Preset –| Track +
6| Source| Track –| Track +| Search –| Source| Source| Source| Track –
7| Track +| Band/Disc +| Track –| Band| Track +| Track +| Track +| Audio
8| Track –| Preset/Disc –| Disc/FM +| Send/End| Track –| Track –| Track –| Power
9| Power| Select| Disc/AM –| Send| Band| Band| Band|


10

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Enter/Play

| ****

Attenuation

| ****

Answer

| ****

End

| ****

N/A

| ****

Phone Menu

| Reject Call/Source (Bluetooth equipped radios only)|
11| Band/Program| Phone Receive| Voice Dial|  |  | Answer Call| Answer/End Call|
12| Receive| Phone Reject| On Hook|  |  | End Call|  |
13| End| Voice Dial| Off Hook|  |  | VR|  |
14| VR| Power| Mute (Multimedia

units only)

|  |  |  |  |
15|  |  | Preset +|  |  |  |  |
 |  | *Othe| r = Advent, Boyo, Dua| l, Lightning Audio, Ro| ckford Fosgate, & Vis| teon|  |

Testing and Verification

  1. Turn the ignition on. Ihe LED on the intertace will tum on and the *12v accessory Wire will turm on.
  2. Turn on thee radio and check balance and fade. Note: Premium Factory amplified Systems will not fade as neither the aftermarket radio or the RP interface have the ability to control the amplifier’s fader.
  3. Verity that the factory subwoofer (if present) is playing.
  4. Verify that all SWC are functioning properly for both the aftermarket radio and OnStar. To adjust OnStar volume, press the
  5. Onstar button on the mirror then use the volume buttons on the swc to adjust the level. Ihe volume will raise a total of8 times before returning to the onginal level.
  6. Pressing the Onstar button on the rearview mirror will tum off the rear speakers and allow the Onstar audio to be heard in the two front speakers. Ihe Onstar active LED Will also turn on. when Onstar disconnects, the radio will un-mute or tum back on and the Onstar LED Will turn of. Pressing the MutelOnstar Duton on the steering wheel tor 1.5 seconds will also std
  7. Tun off vehicle and remove key. RAP will be active and keep the radio on for 10 minutes or until the drivers door is opened.
  8. The LED and radio will turn off when RAP tuns of, or the drivers door is opened.
  9. Use the 4-position selector switch located on the side of the CMX module to select the best chime output volume for your snecific installation Settina 1 heina loudest and 4 softest

Using Rear Seat Audio Controls

  1. Press the power button to turn the RSE Controls on. When Radio is displayed on the RSE Controls, the aftermarket radio’s rear speaker output will be heard through the headphone jacks. Putting the aftermarket radio into dual zone mode should change
  2. The seek arrows and PROG button will control the radio as programmed by the SWC interface. These buttons are mapped to the SWC buttons as stated above.
  3. Pressing the power button will turn the RSE Controls off as well as turning the key off. The seek arrows and PROG button will continue to operate as stated (with the exception of SRCE which has no function) when the Rear Seat Controls are turned off.

Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE); If equipped

  1. Vehicles equipped with an overhead screen only: In this application the GMRVD2 must be used in order to feed A/V into the factory screen from an aftermarket head unit (head unit must support A/V out). With the GMRVD2, A/V will be passed from the aftermarket head unit to the rear screen, and audio can be heard through the headphones. The GMRVD2 will also pass the Auxiliary inputs on the rear of the center console to the aftermarket head unit.
  2. Vehicles equipped with an overhead screen AND headrest monitors: In this application the headrest monitors will function independently from the overhead monitor. Neither video or audio can be passed to or from the headrest monitors. The overhead monitor will function exactly as described in #1.

OnStar Volume Adjustment for Vehicles w/o SWC

  1. If SWC buttons are not present you must use the programming button on the interface to control the OnStar audio level during an OnStar connection.
  2. When OnStar is active pressing the programming button will raise the audio level 4 times before returning to the original level.

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