AXXESS AXTC-BM1 Integrated Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- AXXESS
Table of Contents
AXTC-BM1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BMW / Mini SWC (Steering Wheel Control) and Data Interface
2006-2012
INTERFACE FEATURES
- Provides accessory power (10-amp)
- Provides illumination, parking brake, reverse, and speed sense outputs
- Retains warning chimes through an onboard speaker
- Retains audio controls on the steering wheel
- Designed to be compatible with all major radio brands
- Auto-detects vehicle type, radio connection, and preset controls
- Ability to dual assign steering wheel control buttons
- Retains memory settings even after battery disconnection or interface removal (nonvolatile memory)
- Designed for non-amplified models, or when bypassing a factory amplifier
- Retains balance and fade
- Micro-B USB updatable
APPLICATIONS
BMW
1 Series
3 Series (1)
3 Series| 2008-2013
2012-2013
2007-2011
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(1) Excluding sedan models
3 Series (2)
M3| 2006
2007-2013
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(2) Sedan and Wagon only
Mini (Cooper)
Clubman (R55) Convertible (R57) Countryman (3)| 2008-2014
2009-2015
2011-2016
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Coupe (R58)
Hatchback (R56)Paceman (3)
Roadster (R59)| 2012-2015
2007-2013
2011-2016
2012-2015
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INTERFACE COMPONENTS
- AXTC-BM1 interface
- AXTC-BM1 harness
- 3.5mm adapter
TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
- Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, solder, and heat shrink
- Tape
- Wirecutter
- Zip ties
Product Info
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CONNECTIONS
3.5mm Adapter (for radios with a wire for SWC)
Boss (with SWC wire) : Key 1 (Gray) – Brown
Kenwood / JVC (with SWC wire) : Blue/Yellow – Brown
XITE: SWC-2 – Brown
Key-A or SWC-1 – Brown
Universal Radio*:
Key-B or SWC-2 – Brown/White
- After programming, assign SWC buttons within the radio menu
PROGRAMMING
Open the driver’s door, and keep it open during the programming process. Cycle the ignition on.
Connect the AXTC-BM1 harness to the AXTC-BM1 interface, and then to the wiring harness in the vehicle.
Locate the Volume Up button on the steering wheel. Program the interface by
tapping the Volume Up button until the LED stops flashing.
The LED will flash Green & Red while the interface programs the radio to the steering wheel controls. Once programmed, the LED will go out, then produce a pattern that will identify the radio type installed. Refer to the Radio LED Feedback section under Troubleshooting for radio types.
The LED will go out, then once again quickly flash Green & Red while the
interface programs itself to the vehicle. Once programmed, the LED will go out
again, then turn solid Green.
Cycle the ignition off, then back on.
Test all functions of the installation for proper operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- If the interface fails to function, press and release the reset button, then repeat the programming process from step 4 to try again.
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Further troubleshooting steps and information can be located at:
Final LED Feedback
2. At the end of programming, the LED will turn Solid Green which indicates programming was successful. If the LED didn’t turn Solid Green, reference the list below to understand which programming section the problem may stem from.
LED Light
| Radio Programming Section|
Vehicle Programming Section
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Solid Green| Pass| Pass
Slow Red Flash| Fail| Pass
Slow Green Flash| Pass| Fail
Solid Red| Fail| Fail
Note: If the LED shows Solid Green for Pass (indicating everything programmed correctly), yet the steering wheel controls don’t work, make sure that the 3.5mm jack is plugged in, and lugged into the correct jack in the radio. Once corrected, press the reset button, then program again.
Having difficulties? We’re here to help.
Contact our Tech Support line at 386-257-1187
Or via email at: techsupport@metra-autosound.com
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