Steering wheel button control adapter for BMW ACV SWC 42XBM003-0

Steering Wheel Control Adapter for BMW and Mini ACV SWC 42XBM003-0

Maintain the original steering wheel control functions when replacing the stock radio with a non-original unit. Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the range of functions, and the software of the non-original unit, some functions may be limited or replaced by others. Compare the displayed connectors of the adapter with the connectors in your vehicle to ensure they match both visually and technically. Verify if any of the listed original radios were used in the vehicle. Before final installation, check the vehicle's functions, settings, and steering wheel controls.

Compatible with the following vehicles

• BMW 3 Series (E46) (07/1998->02/2007) with 17 Pin BMW connector and OEM steering wheel control via 3.5mm jack or loose cable, for vehicles with Business OEM radio without Professional OEM navigation and without OEM sound system, with removed OEM components CD changer, TV tuner, and phone module.
• BMW 5 Series (E39) (01/1996->05/2004) with 17 Pin BMW connector and OEM steering wheel control via 3.5mm jack or loose cable, for vehicles with Business OEM radio without Professional OEM navigation and without OEM sound system, with removed OEM components CD changer, TV tuner, and phone module.
• BMW 7 Series (E38) (09/1994->09/2001) with 17 Pin BMW connector and OEM steering wheel control via 3.5mm jack or loose cable, for vehicles with Business OEM radio without Professional OEM navigation and without OEM sound system, with removed OEM components CD changer, TV tuner, and phone module.
• BMW X5 (E53) (03/2000->10/2003) with 17 Pin BMW connector and OEM steering wheel control via 3.5mm jack or loose cable, for vehicles with Business OEM radio without Professional OEM navigation and without OEM sound system, with removed OEM components CD changer, TV tuner, and phone module.
• Mini R50/R53 (06/2001->11/2006) with 17 Pin BMW connector and OEM steering wheel control via 3.5mm jack or loose cable, for vehicles with Business OEM radio without Professional OEM navigation and without OEM sound system, with removed OEM components CD changer, TV tuner, and phone module.
• Mini R52 (07/2004->08/2008) with 17 Pin BMW connector and OEM steering wheel control via 3.5mm jack or loose cable, for vehicles with Business OEM radio without Professional OEM navigation and without OEM sound system, with removed OEM components CD changer, TV tuner, and phone module.

CAN Bus Information

• Connection: 17 Pin BMW connector.
• Connection: OEM steering wheel control -> 3.5mm jack or loose cable.
• For an unknown variant of BMW connector, use article 42xbm00c with 17 Pin and 40 Pin Quadlock cabling.
• For vehicles with BMW Professional navigation, use extension cable 17 Pin(f) -> 17 Pin(m) / antenna 6.5m — article 1020-21-6500-0.
• For vehicles with a sound system (not DSP/Harman Kardon), use active adapter BMW/Land Rover/Rover 17 Pin — article 13-1020-50.
• DIP switches for setting the manufacturer of the aftermarket radio (see BDA).

Important Additional Information

• To fully activate the adapter, it's necessary to order a connecting cable for the specific brand of radio.

General Installation Guidelines

Verification Before Installation

1. Check all vehicle control functions and settings with the original OEM radio.
2. Perform OEM unit removal without power.
3. Check all interface connections without power.

Connection and Wiring Order

1. Perform all settings and configurations without power.
2. Check the configuration of the radio connection cable.
3. Connect the cable according to the instructions for the aftermarket radio.
4. Connect other wires according to the device instructions.
5. Connect the main power connection last.
6. Perform software configuration of the interface according to the description and BDA.
7. Configure the aftermarket radio for SWC functions, camera, hands-free, antenna power, etc.
8. Test the functionality of steering wheel control and communication with the vehicle.

Changing Interface and HU Cable Configuration

• Make changes without power.
• After making changes, follow steps 5–8 above.

In Case of Interface or Vehicle System Failure

• Return the original OEM unit to the vehicle.
• Turn on the OEM unit.
• Wait for CAN Bus to go to sleep.
• Check the hardware configuration of the interface.
• After CAN Bus goes to sleep, follow steps 5–8 above.

When Modifying Connections or Cable Routing

• Modifications should only be performed by professionally trained personnel.
• Before connecting, verify compliance with the manufacturer's requirements and impact on warranty.
• Before connecting, verify functionality by measuring and according to the vehicle's diagram.
• Modifications are made at your own risk without functionality guarantee.
• Modifications are made without warranty for potential damage to the vehicle, device, or interface.
• Modifications to pre-installed cabling may void the product warranty.

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