AXRC-GM44 - Car Radio AXESS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AXRC-GM44 AXESS

Installation instructions for part AXRC-GM44

AXRC-GM44

GM Data Interface

2012-2016

INTERFACE FEATURES

• Provides accessory power (12-volt 10-amp)
• Retains R.A.P. (retained accessory power)
• Provides NAV outputs (parking brake, reverse, and speed sense)

• Used in non-amplified models, or when bypassing a factory amplifier
• Used in models without OnStar
• Retains all warning chimes

• High level speaker input
• Retains balance and fade
- Micro "B" USB updatable

APPLICATIONS

CHEVROLET		CHEVROLET (CONT)		GMC
Avalanche*	2012-2013	Silverado*	2012-2013	Savana*	2013-2015
Express*	2013-2015	Silverado 2500/3500*	2014	Sierra *	2012-2013
Malibu (with single color, monochrome screen)		Suburban*	2012-2014	Sierra 2500/3500*	2014
		Tahoe*	2012-2014	Yukon / Yukon XL*	2012-2014
	2013-2015	Trax	2015-2016
Malibu Limited (with single color, monochrome screen)
	2016

*Only for models with factory navigation.
Note: This interface will not retain OnStar.

Table of Contents

Connections to be made....2

Installing the AXRC-GM44....3

Initializing the AXRC-GM44....3

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• AXRC-GM44 interface
• AXRC-GM44 harness

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Wire cutter • Crimping tool • Tape • Solder gun
• Connectors (butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate controls panels, and especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before cycling the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with the key in the on position, or while the vehicle is running.

AXRC-GM44

Connections to be made

From the AXRC-GM44 harness to the aftermarket radio:

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.
• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.
• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.
• Tape off and disregard the Pink wire, it will not be used in this application.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the power antenna wire.
• If the aftermarket radio has an illumination wire, connect the Orange/White wire to it.
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.
• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.
• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.
• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.

The following (3) wires are only for multimedia/navigation radios that require these wires.

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

AXRC-GM44

Installing the AXRC-GM44

With the key in the off position:

- Connect the AXRC-GM44 harness into the interface, and then to the wiring harness in the vehicle.

Initializing the AXRC-GM44

Attention: If the Axxess interface loses power for any reason, the following steps will need to be performed again.

- Turn the key (or push-to-start button) to the ignition position and wait until the radio comes on.

Note: If the radio does not come on within 60 seconds, turn the key to the off position, disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface, and then try again.

- Turn the key to the off position, and then to the accessory position.

- Test all functions of the installation for proper operation, before reassembling the dash.

Installation instructions for part AXRC-6M44

IMPORTANT

If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product, please call our Tech Support line at 1-800-253-TECH. Before doing so, look over the instructions a second time, and make sure the installation was performed exactly as the instructions are stated. Please have the vehicle apart and ready to perform troubleshooting steps before calling.

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