Axxess AXTO-MI2 Mitsubishi Amplifier Interface Installation Instructions

Applications

Interface Components

• AXTO-MI2 interface
• AXTO-MI2 harness
• 14-pin harness with stripped leads and RCA jacks

Tools Required

• Cutting tool
• Crimping tool
• Tape
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

Features

• Retains the factory amplifier
• Provides multimedia wires (parking brake, reverse, and speed sense)
• RCA level input
• Retains balance and fade

Important Notes & Cautions

CAUTION: Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before beginning any installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator lights must be plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.

NOTE: Refer to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

Connections to be Made

From the 14-pin harness to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn-on wire (this wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier).
• Tape off and disregard the Brown wire; it will not be used in this application.
• Connect the White RCA to the left front output.
• Connect the Gray RCA to the right front output.
• Connect the Green RCA to the left rear output.
• Connect the Purple RCA to the right rear output.

Note: If the radio does not have RCA outputs, or only one pair, use the Axxess AXLOC4-80A (4 Ch.) or AXLOC-80A (2 Ch.) line level converters (sold separately).

From the AXTO-MI2 harness:

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Blue wire to the power antenna turn-on wire.
• Connect the Orange wire to the Illumination wire. (If the aftermarket radio has no Illumination wire, tape off the Orange wire.)
• Connect the 16-pin harness into the AXTO-MI2.
• Connect the 18-pin and 20-pin harness into the vehicle.

For aftermarket multimedia/navigation radios:

The following wires are for aftermarket multimedia/navigation radios that provide these wires (if not required, tape them off and disregard them):

• Connect the Light Green wire to the parking brake wire.
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the speed sense/ V.S.S. wire.
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire.

Note: Reverse wire is not available on manual transmission vehicles.

Initializing and Adjusting the AXTO-MI2

• Initialize the interface by turning the ignition on for 30 seconds, then turn the ignition back off, and on again.
• If the speakers are too loud, or not loud enough, you can adjust the output by following the steps below:
  1. Locate the end of the AXTO-MI2 with the 14-pin harness with stripped leads and RCA jacks.
  2. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, turn the gain knob clockwise to make it louder, or counterclockwise to make it lower.

Diagram Description (Figure A): The diagram shows the AXTO-MI2 unit with two control knobs. The top knob is labeled "Mid/High speaker control" and the bottom knob is labeled "Subwoofer control".

Important Warning

This product includes instructions for installation which must be carefully followed. The instructions are worded in such a manner to assume that the installer is capable of completing these type of electronic installations. If you are unclear as to what you are instructed to do or believe that you do not understand the instructions so as to properly and safely complete the installation, you should consult a technician who does have this knowledge and understanding.

Failure to follow these instructions carefully and to install the interface as described could cause harm to the vehicle or to safety systems on the vehicle. Interference with certain safety systems could cause harm to persons as well. If you have any questions in this regard, please call the Metra Help line at 1-800-221-0932 for assistance.

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