Retaining SWC Volume Controls after radio upgrade?

2016 HONDA PILOT
325,000 MILES • 9.3L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGEWA81
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After a radio upgrade, I'm trying to regain swc volume controls. Can't seem to get the required wires on the connector at the back side of the factory radio. Suggestions are that a 32pin connector that has the hot functions could be the solution for the 2016 elite trims. But I can't seem to narrow down on which information is actually accurate.
May 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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They make a wiring adapter for the application that just plugs in.

For this vehicle, the usual solution is an interface module such as:

Axxess ASWC-1, PAC SWI-RC, iDatalink Maestro, or the radio manufacturer’s matching SWC interface.

If the car has factory amplified audio, navigation, HondaLink, rear entertainment, or Elite trim features, the iDatalink Maestro route is often the better choice because it is designed to retain more factory functions than a simple SWC adapter. Please let me know what happens.

May 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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ANGEWA81
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I tried the rR2 module without success. Contacted support and they told me the 2016 Pilot has no compatible module. That they never worked on getting firmware for it. Had to return the module back.
May 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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