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09-24-2013, 09:14 AM | #51 |
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I didn't bother with the parking brake grounding business - I hacked my X930 to think it was a European unit and then disabled 'safe mode' (an option North American units don't normally have). This allows my passenger to input addresses and for me to turn the dang screen off when it's dark without having to park, but it still won't play videos while in motion and there's no wiring involved whatsoever.
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09-25-2013, 12:59 PM | #52 |
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So this may be a question that cannot be easily answered, but if we have determined that using the Pioneer HU and the Subaru-specific SWC module results in a fully-functional SWC function (as it pertains to audio functions, that is), do we know if that same SWC command protocol applies across different Pioneer units? Meaning, if that Canadian SWC interface controls the AVIC units in an OEM-like fashion, is it likely to control other Pioneer units in the same manner?
I have wanted to move from my Clarion aftermarket HU to a Pioneer (like this one: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-X3500BHS.html) for quite some time but I do not want to lose the OEM SWC function. I know that I ask this often regarding Pioneer units (but normally with the regular Metra ASWC), but with the AVIC 930/940 units in this thread and the Canadian ASWC module, do the SWC buttons ("carrot" up/down, volume up/down) perform the OEM functions in ALL modes? Meaning, the ^ and v buttons skip preset to preset in the tuner mode and do track advance in the MP3/CD mode? |
09-27-2013, 09:26 AM | #53 |
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Some info about these PAC units that I discovered:
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The SWI-PSUBFSTI REV 1.6.1b number on the cable is actually the internal revision number of the harness sold by Pioneer. Here's the break down. Pioneer orders the standard PAC unit in bulk from a supplier. It is the exact same unit you and I can buy and program for our cars. Pioneer then takes this component, as well as other components (wires, connectors, pins, jacket) and assembles it into its own part that it has in it's system. The part number you sent to PAC is a Pioneer Part number. That's why PAC has no documentation of it. I think the confusion is from the sticker on the PAC unit in the pictures above. That part sticker is placed on there by Pioneer. They probably choose to put it on the PAC module since it is a nice flat surface and the sticker will stay there for a long time. It is NOT counterfeit, you are just asking the wrong company. PAC sells the generic module to Pioneer, Pioneer makes the harness and sells it to Subaru. That is why neither Subaru nor PAC will have this part number in their system. You can only get it from Pioneer of Canada. Make sense? ALSO that is NOT an internal Subaru number either. No dealer will be able to help you. The dealer you called sent you in the wrong direction. You need to contact Pioneer of Canada if you would like to order that harness. All this info is in the first post. It costs $90 from Pioneer of Canada and they only ship in Canada. HERE is their contact info. I called them up and was able to order the harness directly from them. Last edited by JSchell1309; 09-27-2013 at 10:37 AM. |
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09-28-2013, 12:40 PM | #55 |
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09-30-2013, 12:16 PM | #56 |
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Question for JSchell-
In the past, I have discussed the operability issues with the Metra ASWC and different headunits. My goal is to have the aftermarket SWC converter utilize the OEM SW buttons in the same manner and for the same functions as they work with the OEM HU. So with the PAC unit sourced from Pioneer of Canada installed with your Pioneer HU, does the unit now interface with the OEM SWC buttons in such a way that all audio functions are executed the same way as they are with the OEM HU? Meaning, it replicates the OEM functions for the 5 main SWC buttons. Obviously "Mode" switches modes and "+" and "-" buttons control volume up and down. The real issue is with the ^/v buttons: In the OEM configuration, they skip track in CD/MP3/USB mode and skip presets in Tuner mode. To skip folder (in MP3/USB mode), you have to use controls on the HU itself. For most aftermarket headunits (and with the Metra ASWC or off-the-shelf PAC unit installed) the ^/v buttons would EITHER: a) Track skip in CD/MP3 mode and scan/tune in Tuner mode --OR-- b) Folder skip in MP3 mode (non-responsive in CD mode) and preset skip in tuner mode Can you clarify what they do on your HU with the Pioneer of Canada PAC unit? I have been holding off on buying a new Pioneer HU for years over this one issue. |
10-01-2013, 03:17 PM | #57 | |
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10-01-2013, 03:21 PM | #58 |
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I believe it is this one: http://ae64.com/20-pinfwdharness.htm
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10-07-2013, 11:58 PM | #59 |
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Finally got mine installed! Updated and added my custom splash screen. Thanks JSchell for all the info, as well as SVXdc for all the awesome hardware to install it.
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10-11-2013, 07:38 AM | #60 |
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Got mine installed as well, and have mixed thoughts about it... coming from the Forester HU, which worked flawlessly, this thing is a jumbled mess when it comes to the audio inputs. The Nav is nice to have, and creating shortcuts on the home screen is brilliant. My gripes:
- Bluetooth connectivity is vague and spotty. This is my main music source, playing from iPhone 4S running iOS7. I get in the car, start, and it takes 2-3 minutes for BT to connect. Then, it doesn't play unless I switch to another input, and then switch back. On the BT Audio screen, it continually says "KMan's iPhone Connecting" right above the "Connect" button. - Pioneer USB input cable (the one that came with the unit). I have an old iPod connected via USB (which worked with the stock HU from the center console), and it looks to be playing, but I get no sound. I then added an AUX cable, and it still plays no sound. I read that I need a $60 cable to play an iPod, but how is USB out of an iPod different between stock and this? The Nav is nice, like I said, but that's pretty much all I am getting with this unit, and I am losing an Aux input and a USB input, easy iPod interface, and my BT input is dodgy. Might revert back to the Forester unit... |
10-11-2013, 10:01 AM | #61 |
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I fixed my bt issue by deleting all the saved pairing info on both my phone and the headunit and switching the app connection to bt in the AV settings menu. For the stock usb there's a $10 cable made by axxess that will retain your stock USB port. For your iPod cable did it come with the attachment for the iPod on one end with USB and aux on the other?
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This thread will give you a little more info on how to fix these issues.I did the fix, and it seemed to work for a few days, but has reverted back to not working. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2553327 With these iOS issues the Forester radio will exhibit the same problems you are experiencing. It does not connect correctly and it does not autoplay. The 2 main differences from the Pioneer and the Forester are: 1. It does take slightly longer to power on and connect to BT. Once it is connected you can hit play on your phone or the HU and it will play. You should NOT have to switch inputs or do anything more than that. 2. When iOS is working correctly, it does not autoplay like the Forester unit. You have to consciensly choose to play music from BT source. I like this feature, as I was never a fan of the BT autoplay on the Forester unit. Say I wanted to listen to FM radio, the Forester HU would do that, but would also auto play my phone while it was in my pocket. Would drain battery. With the Pioneer you can leave it in your pocket, and once it takes a minute to connect just hit play from the screen. Quote:
The OEM AUX input is a common 3 pole connector where the Pioneer AUX input is a 4 pole connector. Google image search and you will see the physical difference between the heads. The main function difference is the Pioneer unit uses this 4th input to actually push the music from the iPod, strangely it does NOT use the dock connector to push music or video, it only uses that to charge. I have my 2nd gen iPod touch (ancient by todays standards) always plugged in with a USB cable and a 4 pole audio cable and it plays exactly as my stock radio does. All steering wheel controls work exactly as they did stock and it pushes the album art as well. Quote:
Yes the PAC module incorporated into the Pioneer cable works exactly like the OEM configuration. I mainly use BT or USB with iPod and there was no difference when switching mode, or the up down arrows to how the HU reacted. The up down arrows switch tracks and to my knowledge never switch folders. However, I have only used USB drive once to test it as I usually only use my iPod in the USB. It does skip tracks in CD, and I usually go through the HU to switch folders when I did use USB. I assume it switched tracks in USB as I would have noticed if it was doing anything different. The SWC also DOES switch presets and NOT tune for the AM/FM input. To scan you need to hold the arrow on the screen itself, if you push the arrow on the screen it only goes up incrementally on the band. Do you have a link to this cable? That is a lot cleaner than my solution of hot gluing the Pioneer USB cable in place of the OEM USB. Last edited by JSchell1309; 10-11-2013 at 10:13 AM. |
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10-11-2013, 03:14 PM | #63 |
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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...FUqk4Aodr14Atw
Here's the link check out AE64.com as well for info. SVXdc on here is very helpful and can get you what you need. |
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10-11-2013, 04:52 PM | #65 |
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^ yes sir. Only thing is to get sound you would need to have both the aux and usb hooked up for iPhones. But SVXdc makes harnesses to maintain your stock location aux plug.
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10-11-2013, 06:37 PM | #66 |
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Hah never new that. Yeah I have spoken with David (SVXdc) a few times. Very busy guy but an invaluable resource to this community on Subaru's and radio wiring.
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10-11-2013, 06:41 PM | #67 |
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So I figured out one thing today... I purchased the 16-pin AUX harness RCA (to left/right RCA plugs) from SVXdc, which retains the stock AUX port. It wasn't working for me, until I read up about changing the AV inputs. To use the stock AUX port, you need to change AV2 to Video when using the harness from SVXdc. iPod will now play using a standard 3 pole AUX cable.
Now, I have the Axxess USB cable that attaches to the stock female USB behind the HU, but I wasn't able to access the iPod in that configuration. Seems now that all you need to do is connect the Axxess USB cable to the Pioneer media cable (which you keep behind the dash), and use the stock USB AND the AUX cable to play an iPod. It was confusing because with the Forester DINN and stock HU, you could play the iPod through just a USB cable. Fricken seriously, I am one HAPPY dude now, thanks fellas. Only one thing left to do, and that's to get Netflix to display on screen... going to plug my iPhone into USB and AUX, and use the App Mode to see if I can get video to display. |
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To push video you will need the 4 pole connector. Sorry for the misinformation in the last post.
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10-11-2013, 08:36 PM | #69 |
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After messing with the aswc that came with my eBay unit I couldn't get it to work for the past two days and I followed all the instructions properly. Finally got it to work today and all the buttons on my steering wheel work as intended. Now I can travel in peace lol.
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I figured out yesterday how to get the 3 Talk buttons to work with the ASWC: turn on car, wait for the auto-sync feature to complete, and when the LED turns solid red, hold the "hang-up" button for 3 seconds, and the LED will go out. After that, you can answer calls, hang up, but the third button is now a "mute" button (no more voice commands w/ the HU... oh well).
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10-12-2013, 02:54 AM | #72 |
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Well my volume, seek, bt buttons are working with their corresponding functions only one that doesn't is the mode button. I can press it and nothing happens no led or nothing.
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I appreciate the clarification and don't intend for this to be an attack on you, but post like your previous one are how misinformation gets started. You said it works as intended but 1 button does not work at all and 2 other buttons don't function in an OEM fashion. I'd say that was pretty far from working as intended. It isn't really Pioneer's fault or Metra's fault that they don't function like OEM- just incompatibility. And it isn't your fault either. But when you say something works and it does not, you risk that other buyers who do research and read you post will rely on it when the info isn't accurate. |
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10-12-2013, 10:29 AM | #74 |
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Not sure why your mode button does not work, functions fine on mine by switching between the sources. It will cycle between BT, AM, FM, CD, etc.
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Well I stand corrected I tried all the steering wheel buttons today and they all are functioning properly including the mode button. I will also add that holding down the seek up,down buttons for more than a second will change the radio presets such as your saved favorite radio stations . Maybe I didn't press the mode button hard enough.
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