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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. 

AXDIS-GMLN11

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

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© COPYRIGHT 2020 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 

REV. 1/22/20 INSTAXDIS-GMLN11

INTERFACE FEATURES

INTERFACE COMPONENTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Wire cutter • Crimp tool • Solder gun • Tape

• Connectors (example: butt-connectors, bell 

caps, etc.) • Small flat-blade screwdriver

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Connections to be made ................................... 2-4
- For models 

without

 an amplifier .......................2

- For models 

with

 an analog amplifier ................3

- 3.5mm jack steering wheel control retention ..4
Installing the AXDIS-GMLN11 .................................4
Programming the AXDIS-GMLN11.................................... 5
Adjusting the AXDIS-GMLN11 .................................5
Steering wheel control settings .......................6-8
- L.E.D. feedback ....................................................6
- Changing radio type ...........................................6
- Remapping the steering wheel control buttons ... 7
- Dual assignment instructions (long button press) ...8
Troubleshooting .....................................................9

GM 

Data Interface with SWC

 

2006-2012

APPLICATIONS

•  Provides accessory power 

(12-volt 10-amp)

•  Retains R.A.P. (retained 

accessory power)

•  Provides NAV outputs (parking 

brake, reverse, speed sense)

•  Retains chimes
•  Retains audio controls on the 

steering wheel

•  Retains OnStar / OE Bluetooth
•  Adjustable OnStar level
•  Retains the factory AUX-IN jack
•  Can be used in non-amplified 

or amplified models

•  Retains balance and fade
•  Micro “B” USB updatable

• AXDIS-GMLN11 interface • AXDIS-GMLN11 harness
• 16-pin harness with stripped leads • 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad harness
• Female 3.5mm connector with stripped leads

CHEVROLET

Cobalt 

2007-2010

HHR 

2006-2011

Malibu 

2008-2012

PONTIAC

G5 

2007-2009

G6 (5th digit of VIN must 

  be a J, K, or L) 

2009

PONTIAC 

(CONT)

G6 

2010

Solstice 

2006-2009

SATURN

Aura 

2007-2009

Sky 

2007-2009

Summary of Contents for AXDIS-GMLN11

Page 1: ...he AXDIS GMLN11 5 Steering wheel control settings 6 8 L E D feedback 6 Changing radio type 6 Remapping the steering wheel control buttons 7 Dual assignment instructions long button press 8 Troubleshooting 9 GM Data Interface with SWC 2006 2012 APPLICATIONS Provides accessory power 12 volt 10 amp Retains R A P retained accessory power Provides NAV outputs parking brake reverse speed sense Retains c...

Page 2: ... 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 Tape off and disregard the following 4 wires they will not be used in this application Green Green Black Purple Purple Black From the AXDIS GMLN11 harness to the aftermarket radio C...

Page 3: ...A jacks to the audio AUX IN jacks of the aftermarket radio Disregard the DIN jack and Red wire Continue to 3 5mm jack steering wheel control retention Attention This interface will work with models that are either factory amplified or non amplified Please follow the instructions carefully for your model vehicle Failure to do so will result in either no sound or low sound If you are unsure if your ...

Page 4: ...elect JVC with a steering wheel control wire Connect the Blue Yellow wire to the Brown wire Note If your Kenwood radio auto detects as a JVC manually set the radio type to Kenwood See the instructions under changing radio type XITE Connect the steering wheel control SWC 2 wire from the radio to the Brown wire Parrot Asteroid Smart or Tablet Connect the 3 5mm jack into the AXSWCH PAR sold separatel...

Page 5: ... on the following buttons on the steering wheel must be pressed in the exact sequence as shown For each button press the L E D will turn on momentarily If a button is not present press Volume Up to skip that button Volume Up Seek Up Volume Up PTT OnStar or MUTE Volume Up 8 The L E D will turn on after the last Volume Up button has been pressed indicating programming has ended 9 Test all functions ...

Page 6: ...lashes Clarion Type 2 11 flashes Metra OE 12 flashes Eclipse Type 2 13 flashes LG 14 flashes Parrot 15 flashes XITE 16 flashes Philips 17 flashes TBD 18 flashes JBL Changing radio type If the LED flashes do not match the radio you have connected you must manually program the AXDIS GMLN11 to tell it what radio it is connected to 1 After 3 seconds of turning the key on press and hold the Volume Down...

Page 7: ... button the L E D will then go out The Volume Up button has now been programmed 4 Follow the list in the Button Assignment Legend to reference the order in which the steering wheel control buttons need to be programmed Note If the next function on the list is not on the steering wheel press the Volume Up button for 1 second until the L E D comes on and then release the Volume Up button This will t...

Page 8: ...being pressed and then go back to a solid L E D once released Go to the next step once the Volume Up button has been pressed the desired number of times Caution If more than 10 seconds elapses between pressing the Volume Up button this procedure will abort and the L E D will go out 4 To store the long press button in memory press the button that you assigned a long press button to the button held ...

Page 9: ...ocated inside the interface between the two connectors The button is accessible outside the interface no need to open the interface 2 Press and hold the reset button for two seconds and then let go to reset the interface 3 Refer to Programming the Interface from this point TROUBLESHOOTING ...

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Page 12: ...ed technicians 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 AxxessInterfaces com COPY...

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