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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 03:16 AM
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Default Aftermarket headunit harness

After searching around on here and the net, Im still unsure if which harness I need to install my new kenwood tv headunit.
I have a standard sat nav headunit fitted so can someone point me towards which harness I need to buy please.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket headunit harness

If your crossfire came with the nav unit, you'll need this one.

Metra 70-1786 Receiver Wiring Harness Connect a new car stereo in select 1994-2008 Chrysler, Land Rover, Mercedes, and Saab vehicles at Crutchfield.com
 
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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I have this harness along with the Kenwood D558BT that seems to be popular here. I'm having trouble matching up the colors with this harness and the new unit. Any hints or suggestions?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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Default Re: Aftermarket headunit harness

Thanks for the help. Contacted crutch field and they don't post to UK so ill look for one over here.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 11:35 PM
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Iv read on here that a Audi wiring harness can be used, Because I carnt seem to get hold of the above harness over here in the uk, Can I use this harness iv found.
Audi A4 2000 - 2002 Car Stereo RCA Fully Amplified Bypass Wiring Harness Lead | eBay
 
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:01 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket headunit harness

Hello Chris,


Thank you for your interest in shopping with Crutchfield. Unfortunately, we do not offer international shipping, but if you have a friend or forwarder here in the US, we might be able to get an order to you that way.



If the product is intended for use outside the US, please note: warranties for the products which we sell are not valid outside the US, and the shipping cost for returns and exchanges from outside the US would be the sole responsibility of the consumer. There may also be compatibility issues with foreign power/voltage standards as well as foreign video standards.

'm having no luck getting a harness over here in the UK. Audio one isn't even close.

This is what I back back from crutchfield

Is there anyone one this forum that is a regular trusted member that i could pay to order one and then post out to me over here please.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:55 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket headunit harness

Recently, a member in Australia ran into the same thing with Crutchfield, he went to Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers instead and they had no problem with shipping.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Default Re: Aftermarket headunit harness

Thanks for the link, They have so many different adapters here not sure which one I need now.
Car Audio Wiring Harnesses for Chrysler Vehicles

Also what is the small thin black wire coming out from the headunit near the harness input
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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Do a search on M303 and you will find the big radio install thread. I bought everything I needed to make a harness (so the stock radio could be refitted) from Amazon & suspect Amazon UK has the same parts.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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At least one answer is in my post, "D558BT Limited install w/rear speakers." You will not get rear speakers with that harness or any harness as numerous posts indicate (if you have the original nav head unit). You have to tap in at the amp with jumpers or bypass entirely as I did. Worked for over three hours with Crutchfield reps RJ, Casey, and Vince, and the final result was that they recommended that I return the HU because the wiring specs in the service manual were too messed up to use, and also that there was no plug and play option with any harness.
 
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