User Guide for CRUX models including: SWRCR-59D, SWRCR-59D Radio Replacement With Steering Wheel Control Retention, SWRCR-59D, Radio Replacement With Steering Wheel Control Retention, Steering Wheel Control Retention, Control Retention, Retention

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249SWCR59D, Crux SWRCR-59D Interface Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, Ram Vehicles 2013 , WWW.CRUTCHFIELD.COM

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Crux SWRCR-59D Wiring Interface owner's manual

Crux SWRCR-59D Wiring Interface Connect a new car stereo and retain the steering wheel audio controls in select 2014-18 Fiat and Jeep vehicles at Crutchfield


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249SWCR59D
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RADIO REPLACEMENT

SWC RETENTION

SWRCR-59D
Radio Replacement with Steering Wheel Control Retention for Select Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and RAM Vehicles

PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Retains factory features in select Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and RAM vehicles while functioning with an aftermarket radio. - Retains Steering Wheel Controls via built-in, pre-programmed interface. - Provides accessory power (2A Max). - Retains factory backup camera (non LVDS systems only). - Retains factory Aux input in select vehicles. - Retains factory Digital (Alpine amplifier) and analog amplifier. - Retains factory SWC phone button functionality in select vehicles. - EIA color coded wiring for easy installation.
PARTS INCLUDED:

SWRCR-59D Module
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM:

+12V Constant Ground
+12V ACC Reverse Trigger VSS (Vehicle Speed Sense) Illumination (+) Amplifier Turn-on Right Front (+) Right Front (-)
Left Front (+) Left Front (-) Right Rear (+) Right Rear (-) Left Rear (+)
Left Rear (-)

Yellow Black
Red Red/White Purple/White
Orange Blue/White
Gray Gray/Black
White White/Black
Violet Violet/Black
Green Green/Black

To Retain Factory Aux Input Red/White RCA

To Retain Factory Backup Camera

Yellow RCA

TO FACTORY HARNESS

SWRCR-59D Harness

SWC Cables

12-Pin Connector

AFTERMARKET RADIO

TROUBLESHOOTING

LED LIGHT
Solid blue

LED MODULE FEEDBACK CAN recognized

Flashing blue CAN not recognized

Solid red Red off

Module providing 12V ACC 12V ACC OFF

ON 1 2 3

3.5MM SWC CABLES (Option A or B)
Use the proper 3.5MM to 4-Pin cable for your radio. Plug in the selected 3.5MM SWC cable to the 4-pin port on the module. See "DIP SWITCH SETTINGS" section.

4-Pin Connector

Option B:
BLACK / YELLOW FOR PARKING BRAKE OUTPUT
Cap or insulate if not being used
Option A:
BLUE / YELLOW BLACK / YELLOW FOR PARKING BRAKE OUTPUT

To the aftermarket radio 3.5mm SWC port or SWC wires
TO AFTERMARKET RADIO
Insulate with tape if not being used

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SWRCR-59D
Radio Replacement with Steering Wheel Control Retention for Select Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and RAM Vehicles

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:

RADIO BRAND:

DIP#:

Atoto, Dual, Fahrenheit, Jensen, Nakamichi, Pioneer, Power Acoustik, Soundstream

Alpine Clarion Kenwood JVC Boss, Old Sony New Sony (with CarPlay)

1

2

3

OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

SWC MODULE DIP SWITCH
ON
1 2 3

NOTE: check the aftermarket radio's manual to see if the SWC buttons need to be programmed.

SWC Troubleshoot option
Located internally Need to take plastic Casing off module
· If Steering Wheel Controls don't work or work properly please switch internal dip switch from 3v3 to 5v as shown in picture above.

OPTION A is used for ALPINE, CLARION, (JVC and KENWOOD units will use the Blue/Yellow wire). OPTION B is used for ATOTO, BOSS, BLAUPUNKT, DUAL, FARENHEIT, JENSEN, POWER ACOUSTIK, PIONEER, SONY,

NOTE: Cap or insulate the 3.5mm plug or Blue/Yellow wire if not being used.

as follows:

RED to SWC Key 1 WHITE to SWC Key 2 SHIELD to SWC Ground

Note that there are some radios that only have SWC1 and SWC2, in this case "shield" does not need to be connected.

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:

DODGE
2014-2016 2015-2022 2015-2022 2014-2021

Dart Challenger Charger Durango

FIAT 2014-2020 2016-2020

500L 500X

JEEP
2014-2015 Late 2017-2020 2021-Up 2014-2015 2015-2021 2022-Up 2018-2022 2020-Up

Cherokee Compass Compass** Grand Cherokee Renegade** Renegade Wrangler (JL model)* Gladiator

*Note: Applications with an (*) may be equipped with the OEM LVDS digital camera. Please use the CRUX Part# SWRCR-59LV to convert the digital signal to composite to retain the factory camera.
Does NOT retain Beats Audio System.
For Fiat: 1) Will not retain backup sensor on Fiat vehicles (if equipped). 2) Once Factory radio is removed, the outside temperature will no longer be present on the cluster.
For RAM ProMaster:

RAM
2013-2017 2018-2022 2013-2017 2018-2021 2013-2017 2018-2021 2014-2020 2015-2021 2015-2022 2015-2022

1500 1500* 2500 2500* 3500 3500* Promaster 3" screen Promaster 5" screen Promaster City 3" screen Promaster City 5" screen

Please use the QR code to view the
SWRCR-59D video instructions

**Some Jeep Renegade & Jeep Compass vehicles have an issue with the factory dashboard so door chimes, interior/alarm, turn signals, & hazard

issue NOT SWRCR-59D interface. Does not retain factory backup camera with LVDS connection
 NOTE: 2018 and newer RAM Promaster and RAM Promaster City have a digital camera, Please use the CRUX Part# SWRCR-59LV to convert the digital signal to composite to retain the factory camera.

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Crux Interfacing Solutions · Chatsworth, CA 91311 phone: (818) 609-9299 · fax: (818) 996-8188 · www.cruxinterfacing.com

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RADIO REPLACEMENT

SWC RETENTION

SWRCR-59D
Radio Replacement with Steering Wheel Control Retention for Select Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and RAM Vehicles

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:
Note: Identify Alpine SWC learning radios by checking for three SWC cables and a SWC learn menu, instead of a 3.5mm SWC input.

If Interface has one SWR-100 Cable included If Interface has two SWR Cables included

1 - Find the included SWC adapter cable.

1 - Identify appropriate SWC adapter cable. Do not use cable with Blue / Yellow wire.

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2 - Prepare the SWC Cable: Cut the SWC cable. You will find a red wire, a white wire, and a ground (shield) wire inside.

3 - Adjust the Module Settings: Set the module to the Pioneer dip switch setting. This configures the

module to communicate correctly with the Alpine radio.

SWC MODULE

DIP: 1

2

3

On Alpine iLX series radios use Pioneer settings OFF ON ON

1 2 3

4 - Configure the Alpine Radio: On your Alpine radio, select the setting that includes an adapter for SWC. This ensures the radio will recognize the steering wheel controls.

Select "SWC Adapter"

System

Soft ware Licence

Connection Status

SWC Adapter

With Adapter

Steering Wheel Control

DEMO Mode



SWC Adapter With Adapter Without Adapter

Select the setting "With Adapter"

5 - Connect the Wires: Connect both the SWC1 and SWC2 wires from aftermarket radio to the red wire from our SWC cable. Connect the SWC ground wire to the shield (ground) wire of our SWC cable. These steps should enable the steering wheel controls on your Alpine iLX series radio.

SWC GROUND (Shield) NOTE: White wire not used

SWC 1

ALPINE RADIO CONNECTOR

SWC 2 SWC GROUND

SWC GROUND (Shield) NOTE: White wire not used

SWC 1

ALPINE RADIO CONNECTOR

SWC 2 SWC GROUND

6. Program the SWC: Navigate to the SWC settings on your Alpine radio to assign and test each control function.

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