Update ASWC for new head unit????
#1
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Update ASWC for new head unit????
Hello,
I've had this installed in my truck for many years now with a Kenwood 2010 DD HU, controls worked fine on wheel.
Just in stalled a new Kenwood HU that is a 2014 model, the controls worked fine for a day and now they won't do anything at all. It's as if the HU doesn't see it at all.
I pulled HU and checked wiring ( wasn't a lot as most stayed in place) and all is correct.
Tried reset and auto recognize which it goes through the steps correctly with LED flashes but no worky.
Tried manual programming still no worky.
So now my question, do I need to update firmware of the ASWC to recognize the newer HU?
Out of ideas and it's driving me nuts!
I've had this installed in my truck for many years now with a Kenwood 2010 DD HU, controls worked fine on wheel.
Just in stalled a new Kenwood HU that is a 2014 model, the controls worked fine for a day and now they won't do anything at all. It's as if the HU doesn't see it at all.
I pulled HU and checked wiring ( wasn't a lot as most stayed in place) and all is correct.
Tried reset and auto recognize which it goes through the steps correctly with LED flashes but no worky.
Tried manual programming still no worky.
So now my question, do I need to update firmware of the ASWC to recognize the newer HU?
Out of ideas and it's driving me nuts!
#2
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Do you have or did you get the iDatalink Maestro, and if so did you flash the module before installing it? If I remember correctly you need that to communicate with the steering wheel controls. I have that with the (2015)Kenwood DDX9902S and my controls work great, plus you can reconfigure what the SWC buttons control.
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RES4CUE (11-21-2015)
#3
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Do you have or did you get the iDatalink Maestro, and if so did you flash the module before installing it? If I remember correctly you need that to communicate with the steering wheel controls. I have that with the (2015)Kenwood DDX9902S and my controls work great, plus you can reconfigure what the SWC buttons control.
#4
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I have the Maestro Rr installed with my Kenwood 892. Im not sure about your ASWC, but if you can Update ots firmware. I'd sure give it a shot!
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RES4CUE (11-22-2015)
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Thanks for the suggestions guys.
#6
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So I would be led to believe a Firmware Update for your new HU, would correct your issue. Good luck...
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RES4CUE (11-22-2015)
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I thought it would be an easy swap and skipped Maestro because I didn't care about sync but it may have been worth it just for the wheel controls!
I go out to update box, I can get access to harness in about 5 mins as many times as I've taken out and out back in the head units, and pop the cover and it has the old CAB connector not the new mini USB like he new one.
So go to the tried and true Amazon and find the cable for $50?!!!!! That's $10 more than the new whole unit!
Decisions, buy a new one and wire it in hoping it has the new update or just break down for cable?
I did find the cable for a bit less on eBay and figure with the cable I'll be able to future proof the firmware.
Hope this works! Lol
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Man, it's one thing after another! Lol
I thought it would be an easy swap and skipped Maestro because I didn't care about sync but it may have been worth it just for the wheel controls!
I go out to update box, I can get access to harness in about 5 mins as many times as I've taken out and out back in the head units, and pop the cover and it has the old CAB connector not the new mini USB like he new one.
So go to the tried and true Amazon and find the cable for $50?!!!!! That's $10 more than the new whole unit!
Decisions, buy a new one and wire it in hoping it has the new update or just break down for cable?
I did find the cable for a bit less on eBay and figure with the cable I'll be able to future proof the firmware.
Hope this works! Lol
I thought it would be an easy swap and skipped Maestro because I didn't care about sync but it may have been worth it just for the wheel controls!
I go out to update box, I can get access to harness in about 5 mins as many times as I've taken out and out back in the head units, and pop the cover and it has the old CAB connector not the new mini USB like he new one.
So go to the tried and true Amazon and find the cable for $50?!!!!! That's $10 more than the new whole unit!
Decisions, buy a new one and wire it in hoping it has the new update or just break down for cable?
I did find the cable for a bit less on eBay and figure with the cable I'll be able to future proof the firmware.
Hope this works! Lol
#9
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I would but the HU I got does not utilize Maestro.
I've had zero issue with this unit for 5 years and assumed that it would just hook up and work the same but I now feel it needs updated to run the new HU.
Maestro would have been nice but I didn't want to retain sync and didn't need the OBDII info, just the wheel controls to work.
The maestro seems nice if you want to keep all that stuff though.
I've had zero issue with this unit for 5 years and assumed that it would just hook up and work the same but I now feel it needs updated to run the new HU.
Maestro would have been nice but I didn't want to retain sync and didn't need the OBDII info, just the wheel controls to work.
The maestro seems nice if you want to keep all that stuff though.
#10
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Man, it's one thing after another! Lol
I thought it would be an easy swap and skipped Maestro because I didn't care about sync but it may have been worth it just for the wheel controls!
I go out to update box, I can get access to harness in about 5 mins as many times as I've taken out and out back in the head units, and pop the cover and it has the old CAB connector not the new mini USB like he new one.
So go to the tried and true Amazon and find the cable for $50?!!!!! That's $10 more than the new whole unit!
Decisions, buy a new one and wire it in hoping it has the new update or just break down for cable?
I did find the cable for a bit less on eBay and figure with the cable I'll be able to future proof the firmware.
Hope this works! Lol
I thought it would be an easy swap and skipped Maestro because I didn't care about sync but it may have been worth it just for the wheel controls!
I go out to update box, I can get access to harness in about 5 mins as many times as I've taken out and out back in the head units, and pop the cover and it has the old CAB connector not the new mini USB like he new one.
So go to the tried and true Amazon and find the cable for $50?!!!!! That's $10 more than the new whole unit!
Decisions, buy a new one and wire it in hoping it has the new update or just break down for cable?
I did find the cable for a bit less on eBay and figure with the cable I'll be able to future proof the firmware.
Hope this works! Lol
Oh I fully agree... Nickel & Dime you to death!