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Metra Electronics Axxess Universal RF Steering Wheel Control Add-On Interface, Standard Packaging (RFASWC)

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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Color Black
Brand Metra
Fit Type Universal Fit

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  • Universal Add-On Interface Universal RF Steering Wheel Control Add-On Interface
  • Designed to add steering wheel controls to vehicles
  • Preprogrammed with your most popular features (Volume Up/Down, Seek Up/Down and Source)
  • Option of remapping the buttons for your convenience
  • Mountable anywhere on the steering wheel
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 27 x 19 x 8 inches; 4.97 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ RFASWC
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 24, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Metra Electronics Corp
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0052HXPAI
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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  • Axxess Universal Rf Swc Add-On

    • Product Description

    Universal RF Steering Wheel Control Add-On Interface.Designed to add steering wheel controls to vehicles.Preprogrammed with your most popular features (Volume Up/Down, Seek Up/Down and Source).Option of remapping the buttons for your convenience.Mountable anywhere on the steering wheel

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    3.7 out of 5 stars
    3.7 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality of the steering wheel, saying it works well for seek and volume. They say it's excellent and can be used for both radio and CD playback. They do, however, complain about the slide and stability. They mention that it moves around and the strap does not hold tight enough. Customers also dislike the value. Opinions are mixed on ease of installation, and responsiveness.

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    26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

    Customers like the quality of the steering wheel. For example, they say it works well, is excellent, and works great for seek and volume. Some mention that it detects the radio and starts working, while others say that it works fine on CD and radio. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...The steering wheel control works flawlessly for volume, seeking and mute. I have not tried to reprogram any of the buttons...." Read more

    "...called BOSS so wasn't sure if it would work - but it does and it does nicely." Read more

    "...Works great, without updating the device you have plenty of features at the palm of your hand (volume, skip, source, mute, end call) only feature I..." Read more

    "...It doesn't- at least the way mines programmed. Track forward and back work fine on CD, but on radio (terrestrial and XM) it advances to the next..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the steering wheel. They mention that it looks great.

    "...I did this, and let me tell you, not only does it look better than the rubber strap, the Transmitter does not move at all... it is very tight...." Read more

    "...PROS: but it made my car more adorable. that's why i gave it 3 stars instead of 1...." Read more

    "Works and looks great..." Read more

    21 customers mention14 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it's super easy to install, while others say that the instructions are not clear. Some customers also say that they had trouble setting up the unit and that the manual from Metra is missing significant information.

    "...I thought it was extremely easy to install but, I am experienced with these sorts of applications...." Read more

    "This couldn't be easier to install. Follow the instructions and it goes quickly. This thing is HUGE...." Read more

    "...red and black power wires, antenna wire, and remote control wire, super simple...." Read more

    "...The included installation instructions leave out some important details - like an image that depicts the location of the LED and Reset Button on the..." Read more

    12 customers mention5 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the steering wheel. Some mention that the buttons work right away, it was very easy to orient the buttons, and it's responsive. However, others say that reprogramming the buttons was a bit of work, and the red and green buttons don't work to answer or hangup their phone. They also say that the custom programming is complicated and does not always work as expected.

    "...IMPOSSIBLE...let me say that again to be clear....IMPOSSIBLE to custom program. The instructions are not clear in the slightest bit...." Read more

    "...It easily mounted to my steering wheel and buttons work right away...." Read more

    "...I was disappointed that the red and green buttons don't work to answer / hangup my phone...." Read more

    "...It was very easy to orient the buttons on the RFASWC Transmitter an to marry it to the RFASWC Interface...." Read more

    7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

    Customers have negative opinions about the slide of the steering wheel. They mention that it slides around, and does not hold securely. Some customers also complain about the volume control sliding around. The rubber strap did not help at all, and the remote still slides around the steering wiggles around.

    "...With the rubber strap, the Transmitter is going to wiggle and move whenever you press a button...." Read more

    "...Didn't help at all. The remote still slides around the steering wheel even with the adhesive...." Read more

    "...controls cut into my leather wheel and on the tightest point it still moves around...." Read more

    "...It does not hold securely and moves each time you press a button (very annoying)...." Read more

    4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

    Customers have negative opinions about the stability of the steering wheel. They mention that the strap does not hold tight enough, it moves each time they press a button, and there is no way to tighten the strap enough to keep the keypad from rotating.

    "...A few reviews stated the strap did not hold tight enough on steering wheel...." Read more

    "...The mounting strap that comes with this is about useless. It does not hold securely and moves each time you press a button (very annoying)...." Read more

    "...The system works very well. There is no way to tighten the strap enough to keep the keypad from rotating on the steering wheel...." Read more

    "...My on gripe was the same asother people. They really need to work on the tighting. Todays steering wheels are either leather or rubber..." Read more

    4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the value of the steering wheel. They mention that it is not worth the money, it is pricey, and it isn't the cheapest option out there. Some say that the accessory that comes with it is useless.

    "...Especially considering it's not the cheapest option out there." Read more

    "...The mounting strap that comes with this is about useless. It does not hold securely and moves each time you press a button (very annoying)...." Read more

    "...Overall: not worth the money especially since there were so many CONS." Read more

    "Pricey but works...." Read more

    Good solution to add true radio steering wheel controld to aftermarket stereo.
    4 Stars
    Good solution to add true radio steering wheel controld to aftermarket stereo.
    The device will auto-program to common brands, however custom programming is complicated & does not always work as desired. It will at least provide volume up/down, mute & song advance/rewind.The mounting strap that comes with this is about useless. It does not hold securely and moves each time you press a button (very annoying). And yes, I installed it properly (as best as you can) given the poor design. You are far better to remove the strap completely, and secure with 3 zip ties as I did. Just route them through, and then around the case, and then around the wheel, locating the "zip" section to the rear out of the way; see pictures. The zip ties hold extremely well and are also less intrusive than the factory strap when driving and turning the wheel.Another down side, which is hard to rate right now, is that the battery (CR-2032) is not easy to replace, and when you do, you will have to remove the strap or zip ties (which ever method you went with) in order to access the device and remove the panel. I have only had it installed for about a month and so far all is good, just don't know how long it will last, and consequently, how frequently I will have to deal with changing the battery.All-in-all, it is the best solution out there, but from what I researched, it is realistically the "only" solution out there. There are others that are cheaper but require and android-based radio to program the device. And there are others still that will stick/strap to the steering wheel in a variety of ways, but they are designed only to control your phone, which you have connected to your radio via Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. They do not in anyway control the volume on the radio itself. You must set that at a level that works for most, then modify your phone volume with the device; just not the same thing as adjusting the volume on the unit. Keep in mind, that also means it only works for audio you are playing through your phone, it will not control standard audio from a radio signal or CD player built into your unit.So... if you really miss having steering wheel controls like I did, when I moved to a vehicle that them to a vehicle that did not, it's worth the money.
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