Do I Bypass Bose amp or is it a different problem?

[kbuskill]

Moola?

Money... greenbacks... Benjamin and his friends Ulysses and Andrew.... lol

 

[Sidious999]

Omg now I feel dumb LMAO

 

[Doubeleive]

Moola?

money, cheese, denaro, moola, cash, dough, duckets, paper, cabbage, coin, DOLLARS, LOL

 

[Sidious999]

Well I ordered a PAC OS-5. Not sure the pros and cons would be compared to the maestro

 

[Sidious999]

Hey everyone, after installing the PAC OS-5 everything went away so yayyy

Just wondering what SWC interface I can use with the PAC interface

 

[Sidious999]

Just ordered the SWI-RC . I think that will work. Otherwise everything is working like it should, thank you!

 

[iamdub]

Just wondering what SWC interface I can use with the PAC interface

Glad you're getting all this sorted out. To answer your question for others that may be reading:

Keeping with the same brand definitely makes this stuff easier. But, these SWCs are designed to be universal. I originally had the Metra Axxess interface and SWC but switched the interface to a PAC. After comparing wiring harness and installation instructions of both brand's equipment, I was able to connect the Axxess SWC to the PAC interface. The Axxess is half the price and, as far as I know, does the same thing. Upon initialization, it correctly identified the radio and vehicle brands and it's default settings were just how I would've programmed the SWC buttons. It's basically just a couple wires for power and ground and a single wire for the data stream.

 

[Geotrash]

Oh ok . Yeah that's not my head unit, went with an Android head unit. but thanks for the info

Which Android head unit did you choose, and how is the sound quality relative to the factory u it? Are you happy with its functionality as well?

Thanks for your time in responding.


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[Sidious999]

Went with a pumpkin unit and I love it. Sounds just as good as my Kenwood I had in it before


However I am having a problem getting SWC to work.
Using the PAC OS-5 harness I bought the PAC SWI-RC . Plugged it in and tried to program it but I get nothing. Says to program to version 2 and then I have it on knob 7 for "Other" radio brand.

Any thoughts?

I had the PAC RM4-GM31 and although it wasn't meant for the amplified Bose system the SWC worked. Should I try a different SWC interface?

 

[Sidious999]

Well guys, I've been dissecting the issue and haven't solved it but did find out something tonight

When OnStar is activated, the SWC works fine. So I know the wiring to the PAC and then to the SWC interface is getting the input.

I could care less about OnStar, or retaining it for that matter. Actually tonight I disconnected the OnStar box behind the dash for more room for wires lol (didn't change any of my issues)

When grounding the mute loop from the PAC OS-5 harness then the SWC is gets a signal all the time. But then it also shuts down the head unit (thinking that OnStar is activated?)

I've searched throught my wiring several times and don't think I'm missing anything, maybe I have a bad interface? I emailed PAC for any solutions or troubleshooting. Fingers crossed ..