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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. 

AXAC-CH5

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REV.  2/19/20 INSTAXAC-CH5

INTERFACE FEATURES

TOOLS REQUIRED

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

REQUIRED ITEMS 

(sold separately)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................2
Configuration ..................................................... 2-4
Connections ............................................................5
Installation .............................................................6
Programming .........................................................6

•  (4) Camera inputs

•  Reverse signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle

•  Turn signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle
•  (4) Programmable camera control wires
•  Micro-B USB updatable

• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun, 

solder, and heat shrink
• Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties

• AXAC-CH5 interface
• AXAC-CH5 interface harness
• AXAC-CH5 vehicle harness

Update Cable: AXUSB-MCBL

 With 8.4-inch U-Connect radio 

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vehicle specific applications

Dodge/Jeep/Ram† 

Camera Interface With 

Pre-Wired

 Harness

 

2013-Up

APPLICATIONS

Dodge

Challenger 

2015-Up

Charger 

2015-Up

Durango 

2014-Up

Jeep

Grand Cherokee 

2014-Up

RAM

1500 (DS chassis code) 

2019

1500 

2013-2018

2500 

2013-2018

3500 

2013-2018

Summary of Contents for AXAC-CH5

Page 1: ...erse signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle Turn signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle 4 Programmable camera control wires Micro B USB updatable Crimping tool and connectors or solder gun solder and heat shrink Tape Wire cutter Zip ties AXAC CH5 interface AXAC CH5 interface harness AXAC CH5 vehicle harness Update Cable AXUSB MCBL With 8 4 inch...

Page 2: ...n Continued on the next page INTRODUCTION The AXAC CH5 is a camera switching interface that provides up to 3 additional camera inputs to the factory radio while still retaining the factory camera With this interface a front camera and or side cameras can be added to the factory radio The cameras function automatically no human interaction required unless desired to do so The interface can also be ...

Page 3: ...ve been configured press Write Configuration to save the settings Unplug the update cable from the interface and computer Refer to the following page for more information CONFIGURATION CONT Continued on the next page Select the vehicle in the drop down list A tab labeled Configuration will appear after the vehicle has been selected ...

Page 4: ... Left blinker Activation of the left turn signal will activate the left camera Right blinker Activation of the right turn signal will activate the right camera Auto reverse drive Available only for Video Trigger 4 when installing a front camera With this feature selected the camera will activate automatically once a reverse then drive sequence is seen from the vehicle Example of this scenario woul...

Page 5: ...arness labeled Camera output Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC CH5 interface harness labeled Camera 1 to the aftermarket backup camera Disregard the RCA jack labeled Camera output from the AXAC CH5 vehicle harness Connect the Red wire from the AXAC CH5 interface harness labeled Camera 12V to the power wire from the aftermarket backup camera Disregard the following 2 wires Blue Green Green Blue Ca...

Page 6: ...output VSS input For models with a factory backup camera 1 Cycle the ignition on and wait until the LED in the interface comes on Note If the LED doesn t come on within a few seconds yet blinks instead turn the key to the off position disconnect the interface check all connections reconnect the interface and then try again 2 Test all functions of the installation for proper operation For models wi...

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Page 8: ...rtified technicians IMPORTANT If you are having difficulties with the installation of this product please call our Tech Support line at 386 257 1187 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 AxxessInterfaces com C...

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