Installation Guide for AXXESS models including: AXTCFOC, AXTC-FOC, 2014-2019 Steering Wheel Control and Data Interface, 2014-2019, Steering Wheel Control and Data Interface, Wheel Control and Data Interface, Control and Data Interface, Data Interface, Interface

AXTC-FOC

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Metra Axxess SWC/DATA Interface for Select Ford Models 2014-2019 Owner's Manual

Metra AXTCFOC AXTC-FOC

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AXTC-FOC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ford SWC (Steering Wheel Control) and Data Interface 2014-2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connections.............................................................2 Programming.......................................................... 3 Troubleshooting.....................................................4

APPLICATIONS Ford Escape ...................................................... 2015-2018 (with 8 inch screen) Fiesta ........................................................ 2014-2019 (with 8 inch screen) Focus ........................................................ 2015-2018 (with 8 inch screen) Transit full size van ................................. 2014-2019 (with 8 inch screen)

INTERFACE FEATURES

· Designed for amplified and non-amplified models

· Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)

· Provides wires for multimedia radios (park brake, reverse, speed sense)

· 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 (non volatile memory)

· Provides illumination output

· Retains the 3.5mm AUX-IN jack · USB Micro-B updatable

Product Info

· Retains factory backup camera

INTERFACE COMPONENTS
· AXTC-FOC interface · LD-SWCX-FOC harness · 3.5mm adapter · LD-FD54SWC amplifier step-down
TOOLS & INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES REQUIRED
· Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,  solder, and heat shrink · Tape · Wire cutter · Zip-ties
ATTENTION: With the key out of the ignition, disconnect the negative battery terminal before installing this product. Ensure that all installation connections, especially the air bag indicator lights, are plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition to test this product. NOTE: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket accessory before installing this device.

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Reset Button

CONNECTIONS: LD-SWCX-FOC

LD-SWCX-FOC

20 Pin
LED Light
3.5mm Adapter (for vehicles with Steering wheel controls or aftermarket 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
{ Universal Key-A or SWC-1 - Brown
Radio* Key-B or SWC-2 - Brown/White * After programming, assign SWC buttons within radio menu

Front
Rear
Sub
Vehicle Connectors
LD-FD54SWC (CONNECTION AT SCREEN)

Aftermarket Radio (Your radio's features may vary)

AUX-IN

Rear View

SWC

3.5mm Adapter for Vehicles without Steering wheel controls
1) From the 3.5mm adapter, tie the Brown and Brown/White wires together with tape or connector 2) Connect the 3.5mm adapter to the 3.5mm jack from the LD-SWCX-FOC Harness 3) Program the AXTC-F0C per the instructions on page 3. Disregard steps 4 & 5.

LD-SWCX-FOC

*Connect for
SWC

LD-AFDI-5V

*Not Included: AFDI-5V
Sold Separately For Amplified Vehicles

2

Vehicle Connector

Radio Connections
Black - Ground wire Yellow - Battery wire Red - Accessory Green - Rear Left Speaker + Green/Black - Rear Left Speaker Green/Purple - Reverse backup camera Light Green - Parking Brake Orange/White - Illumination
Blue/White - AMP turn on Blue/Pink - VSS Gray - Front Right Speaker + Gray/Black - Front Right Speaker White - Front Left Speaker + White/Black - Front Left Speaker Purple - Rear Right Speaker + Purple/Black - Rear Right Speaker Black - Video Ground
Gray - Front Right Speaker +
Blue/White - AMP turn on
Gray/Black - Front Right Speaker -

*Connect both Blue/White
(AMP Turn On) wires from LD-SWCX-FOC to the Blue/Red wire from LD-AFDI-5V

Blue/Red - LD-SWCX-FOC (2) Blue/White wires Blue/White - AMP turn on from radio Black - Ground wire

PROGRAMMING

1.

Open the driver's door, and keep open during the programming process. *5.

The LED light will flash Green & Red while the interface programs the

radio to the steering wheel controls. Once programmed, the LED light

Green & Red LED will go out, then produce a pattern which will identify the radio type

installed.

2.

Cycle the ignition on and wait (5) seconds, or until the factory display

ACC ON

screens reads LINE IN.

*Only applicable if vehicle came with steering wheel controls
Green or Red LED

START

OF F

6.

The LED light will go out, then once again quickly flash Green & Red

while the interface programs itself to the vehicle. Once programmed,

3.

Connect the LD-SWCX-FOC harness to the AXTC-FOC interface, and then

Green & Red LED the LED light will go out again, then turn solid Green.

to the wiring harness in the vehicle.

4.*

Do Not Touch
XVOL +

For (auto*) vehicles: Do not touch the steering wheel controls, the interface will auto program.
*Only applicable if vehicle came with steering wheel controls

OF F

START

Green LED

7.

ACC ON

Cycle the ignition off, then back on.

START

OF F

ACC ON

8.

Test all functions of the installation for proper operation.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.
LED Light

If the interface fails to function, press and release the Reset Button, then repeat the programming process from step 4 to try again.
Reset Button

2.

Final LED Feedback

At the end of programming the LED light will turn Solid Green which indicates programming was successful. If the LED light didn't turn Solid Green, reference the list below to understand which programming section the problem may stem from.

LED Light
Solid Green Slow Red Flash Slow Green Flash
Solid Red

Radio Programming
Section Pass Fail Pass Fail

Vehicle Programming
Section Pass Pass Fail Fail

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Note: If the LED light shows Solid Green for Pass (indicating everything programmed correctly), yet the steering wheel controls don't work, check to ensure that the 3.5mm jack is plugged in, and also plugged into the correct jack on the radio. Once corrected, press the reset button, then program again.

Having difficulties? We're here to help. Contact our Tech Support line at:
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