Best car audio & video antennas according to redditors
We found 128 Reddit comments discussing the best car audio & video antennas. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 128 Reddit comments discussing the best car audio & video antennas. We ranked the 62 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I replaced these items in my 09 MCS, this is what I purchased:
Wire Harness - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EE1ZUSC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Antenna Adapter -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000329HEK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Double Din Mounting Kit -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006DA0S4E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
No problem!
Head Unit
Wiring harness
Double Din Mounting Bracket
Antenna Adapter
Backup Cam
Android Auto / Apple Car Play Adapter
thats because the junior high dropouts at GM decided back in 2000 to incorporate a primitive bus system throughout their vehicles. this means that your factory radio doesnt turn on with regular +12v like most other vehicles. it turns on with a data signal from the vehicle BCM normally. to install any stereo in this car there is a stupid bus interface (chimebox) that is required. without it your radio wont turn on. there should be an ignition wire running toward your fusebox on the passenger side of the center console in front of passenger seat. its the same with saturns, GMC's, oldsmobiles, pontiacs, chevy's etc. so you CAN run a wire to fusebox however your vehicle may start giving you check engine lights, ABS brake lights, losing door chimes, and in some cases i shit you not (changing from english to spanish on the instrument cluster) or your speedometer not going further than 50 mph. yes the chimebox is expensive but it is so much worth it to not have to worry about any bs popping up.
https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-GM13SR-Select-Replacement-Interface/dp/B001TDKJU8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467076495&sr=8-1&keywords=gm13sr
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-CR10-Chrysler-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B0002BEQNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467076532&sr=8-1&keywords=40+cr10
and a 99-3302 for a single din stereo or a 95-3302 for a double din screen stereo
I have this one and it’s worked flawlessly for me.
I have done this on a 2017, which uses the same system and can be swapped out in the same fashion. There are a few caveats that may sway your decision however.
I used the iDatalink Maestro RR with the TO2 harness that allowed a very straight-forward installation with no modification to the factory wiring. This is not where this story ends, however.
The Maestro and harness kits do not come with the adapters required for factory USB, Aux (sort of), AM/FM radio, GPS, Satellite Radio, or any integration for the factory microphone. This last part is what has pained me the most in this whole thing, as I've yet to install the aftermarket microphone or make the attempts necessary to try to get the factory one working. I've got lots of wiring diagrams, but no free time.
I used this Axxess adapter for the factory USB. Fits perfectly, just plug into the radio and the factory connector. Wrap the radio USB end with TESA tape so it doesn't disconnect.
The antenna adapters for GPS and Satellite Radio are available from iDatalink as the ACC-SAT-TO2 kit. They should connect directly to the factory harnesses and then to the new radio, but if they don't work for you this is not required to be a specific iDatalink replacement so you may be able to find another brand that works.
I think I ordered the Metra 40-LX11 for the AM/FM radio antenna but I have yet to actually install it so I'm not 100% positive this will work. It says for select 08 and newer Toyota/Lexus vehicles and most Toyotas are fairly similar when it comes to these connectors. Especially given that the Entune radio available in the Corolla is the model used in other non-Corollas I'd imagine it's more likely to be compatible.
For auxiliary input, you do get the aux connection as RCAs, but you may need to invest in a female RCA to male 3.5mm adapter. Don't bother with the one that has red white AND yellow because it's only wired for red and white (audio). Something like this should work fine.
Oh and for actually installing the radio, just get this dash kit. Don't make my mistake and get the cheaper Metra one, it's not worth it.
I hope this is probably more than enough information to get you on the right track. Feel free to PM me if you have questions!
i think you need this adapter
Looks great! Is that Tank green? You must have gotten one of the last few made if it's a 2016. Here's my 2015. Now you've got me wanting to upgrade the tires and bumper. If you don't care too much about radio reception, I'd recommend an Antenna X, it looks better with the black and green in my opinion.
I would suggest following the linked guide with a few changes / notes below : https://www.fiat500owners.com/threads/how-to-2012-fiat-500-double-din-radio-install.7412/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012F8RC1Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You will make an account and flash the firmware to the appropriate car make/year and head unit model.
I've only installed a basic 1 DIN stereo on my old 2013 500. I suggested the above head unit and wiring harness because I've installed that on my 2017 500 and had great results. Best of luck.
And then obviously pick a head unit. We've had good luck with the Kenwood DNX695S, which has navigation, wired android auto, apple car play, and plays DVDs. It looks like a lot of parts but the only wire connecting you'll need to do is with the various harnesses listed above, and there's good documentation on what goes where. Once you get your harness all connected up, everything just plugs right into your existing Toyota harnesses.
Transmitters sound like crap in my opinion. Sound is much clearer and louder with an aux in or Bluetooth connection.
Dash kit on Amazon
Wiring harness adapter on Amazon
Antenna cable adapter on Amazon
Yep! It works beautifully with all the stations and HD Radio here in flatland Texas. Here’s the link Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU JL JLU Rubicon Sahara (2007-2019) | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDFQDVJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8OB0Cb0BX8PHT
Wiring harness, don't hook up the blue wire though. You won't use the smaller blue harness.
Antenna adapter, do connect this blue wire to the amp turnon from the aftermarket radio.
Ok mobile at the moment do I can't dig too far in but here's some quick results that look like they should work.
[Scosche NN03B Wire Harness to Connect An Aftermarket Stereo Receiver for Select 1995-Up Infiniti/Nissan] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007KPS0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_s1NvCbF8GSD2Y)
[Metra Electronics 40-NI12 Antenna Cable to Aftermarket Radio Adapter for Select 2007-Up Infiniti/Nissan Vehicles] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PANZ7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t4NvCbTQJXTKT)
The job was simple enough if you're familiar with wiring. Match the functions of the harness that comes with the stereo with the adapter, crimp then together and bolt it all back together.
One thing to note is that there is no ground in the factory wiring. You will need to run one separately. I'd suggest hitting a bolt to the chassis nearby to minimize any ground loops.
I'm sure you can find a good write up over at the nextera forums if you get stuck.
Another note of caution. The two metal retaining clips in the bezel love to scratch the dash. Cover it with a cloth to save the surfaces.
Yes. I have a pioneer w4400nex in my 2018 wrx base model. Great headunit with wireless CarPlay. It’s relatively plug and play with a harness from autoharnesshouse. Here are all the links:
AutoHarnessHouse Aftermarket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD8627K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Direct wire harness for Pioneer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078GBDRVX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Maestro ADS-MSW Universal Analog Steering Wheel Interface https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J4W10XG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Jg22Db6PFF6R1
Need this to connect FM radio to new Headunit:
Aftermarket Radio Antenna Adapter by Vehicle Aerial Stereo Converter Cable, DIN (Motorola Type) to Antenna Terminal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNL9QQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7l22DbVWFF1K2
Need this if you want to retain factory USB port:
Metra Electronics AX-SUBUSB Multicolored Subaru 2011 & Up 4-Pin USB Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JYTLW14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_do22DbN1SNNSH
This is the dash kit to make the headunit fit properly:
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SU2031B/Scosche-SU2031B-Dash-Kit-Gloss-Black.html
Those are all the harnesses/wires you’ll need to make it plug and play. The USB adapter might not work if your car has 2 USB ports in the center console. This shouldn’t be a problem anyways since CarPlay is wireless. The USB ports will still charge your phone regardless. If you have the base wrx, it’ll be fine. On YouTube there are plenty of install vids if you ever feel confused.
Edit: the guy from autoharnesshouse (Brian) is also very friendly if you have any questions about the harness, just email him.
It'll work. Your factory radio's about a 1.5 DIN and that's a kit that adapts. Though, that pocket is gonna basically be useless. Also, yeah you'll wanna get that wiring harness adapter and that antenna adapter. I prefer this, this, and this specifically.
Antenna x stubby antenna to finish off the black accents. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00651CLCS?pc_redir=1413929305&robot_redir=1
I'm assuming you don't have the navigation system since you said it's "very base". You need this. To install, you would need to crimp / solder the ends of the cables in your first picture to the matching color / function cable on the harness. Take a look at this short tutorial.
Take a look at the Wire Code Chart on that product page. The cables on the female plug should also be labeled. In 99% of cases, you would just match red to red, yellow to yellow, black to black, etc. But I personally confirm each color / function is the same (sometimes, there's an error).
From there, you would plug the Metra wiring harness to the black plug of your second picture. You can't plug it wrong - the connectors literally fit one way only.
As for your antenna, that little mini stethoscope looking thing is called a mini-style plug. You need an adapter like this. The male end of your current antenna lead goes to the female end of the adapter and then the male end of the adapter plugs into the female socket of the BOSS stereo. Crutchfield confirms that you may need that adapter (Product ID Metra 40-VW21, OEM male to Motorola female).
2004 4Runner with JBL and RDS and Diversity antenna. I installed a Pioneer AVH5600-BHS. Here's the solution:
Adapter:
Y-Cable:
This one: http://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-EU10-Antenna-Volkswagen-Vehicles/dp/B000329HEK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426174861&sr=8-1&keywords=metra+40-eu10
I did a Sony XAV-AX100 + Scosche kit + Metra harness + Metra antenna adapter + another adapter + Metra ASWC-1 Steering Wheel Controls + backup camera.
To be clear, it was kinda a bitch to get it all installed and working but 100% worth it now. Shoutout to /u/bon_temps for the camera link and advice, looks completely factory once installed.
Stubby Antenna
Black Jeep letters to replace the silver ones on the grill
Mopar Floor Mats
Grab handles Get two sets, one for front and one for back.
Locking lug nuts
Jeep shirts
Hope this helps!
this is red and cheap, no CD player (because 2017): Pioneer MVH-290BT Vehicle Digital Music Player Receivers, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KKHTHBA/
you’ll also need an antenna adapter like this if you want to use am/fm: Metra 40-VW53 Aftermarket Radio to Factory Antenna Adapter for Volkswagen and Audi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BES6Y/
Looks like mine is an AntennaX brand. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00651CLCS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well now that you mention it.. I plugged everything in today to test it out and the radio powered on. I can play a CD over the one speaker that I have. But the radio is all static. I read somewhere that all GM model 88 and up need and antenna adapter like this http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Mda-B-Micro-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B00009UHRI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421898533&sr=1-1&keywords=gm+micro+tip in order to connect the antenna.. The antenna seemed to fit in the stereo's plug fine but maybe this could be what I am missing?
A couple people have said they may want to try this in the future. Let me post some helpful info for you guys that helped me along the way:
First here is a very helpful image of the wiring for the stereo harness for my 2011 F150 XLT 4DR SuperCab (not super crew) 5.0L V8 with SYNC and with integrated factory radio (see first image in the imgur album linked at the top of this post):
http://imgur.com/0TGvfZj
As you can see, and as I've said a couple times in this post, there is no accessory wire. This is really useful to have as the stereo will know when to turn itself on/off when you insert/remove the key. This post:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1118879-2011-wiring-diagram.html
showed me where I could find the accessory wire in the ignition harness. This video is helpful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0dM2d9UEtk
in showing how gain access to the ignition harnesses, and at 1:20, he'll unplug the main ignition harness that contained the purple/green accessory cable. Note in the link i posted with the wiring diagram, it shows the accessory wire being in a harness that contains two rows of pins, but I tapped into a purple/green accessory cable that was in a harness that only contained 1 row (see video).
This is the exact trim I purchased:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BG4NNQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which came with mounting brackets (OEM mounting brackets did not fit my new stereo head unit) for the stereo as well as a face plate for the stereo.
I opted to NOT retain my SYNC, as I didn't see the benefit of it. My new stereo unit had bluetooth so there was no need to use sync. This:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4PJC9K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
helps maintain the VOL +/- as well as the Prev/Next buttons on the steering wheel. Sync buttons no longer do anything.
You will need this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BEQNE?keywords=chrysler%202002%20antenna&qid=1453138917&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
which connects the stock FM/AM tuner radio antenna to your new radio. I used this backup cam:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Q65ZIK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which mounts on your license plate. Quick easy and cheap. I did purchase a wireless video transmitter, but it didnt work well, and just ended up running the video cable under the truck (was pretty easy with no lift too), through the firewall, under the steering wheel, and into the center dash. Hope this proves helpful to others!
There are 3 different connectors that you'll have to hook up to the connector that comes with the head unit that plugs into the head unit itself. The other 3 connectors are VERY easy to install. 0 electrical engineering education, but common sense and the color coded instructions on the back of the packaging explains all you need to know.
Radio Antenna harness
Main connection (two main connectors that came out of the factory head unit)
USB Connector (if your car came with usb at the bottom right of the center console)
Should mention that the stock AUX connection won't function. You will have to run an extension from the back of the head unit to somewhere in your car. I routed mine to the left side of the passenger seat held up by this thing.
I don't use the microphone for bluetooth so that's not connected. I don't plan on using my head unit for displaying for any video sources so I didn't bother hooking up the hand brake bypass. The GPS antenna I just stuck to some metal plate that was inside the head unit cavity (pretty strong magnet and pretty accurate).
You may want to pick up a bracket like this. to fill in the rest of the head unit cavity along the sides. I'm not too sure if this is the exact one for the head unit. Crutchfield automatically told me what parts I would need to completely setup the head unit including the bracket and connectors. I couldn't find yours on the site so I can't tell you exactly which bracket to get. They're both Pioneer head units so it's worth a try. The bracket is a generic bracket made for most Toyota cavities to support double DIN sized head units. I had to do some slight Dremel work to get everything to line up with the stock mounting bracket. A solid afternoon with everything and I was set by the end of the day.
I had to contact OEM Audio Plus about how to get power to their amplifier because they have a replacement harness for the stock harness. But that's information that doesn't pertain to you unless you own their system with a subwoofer.
Tl;dr: Links 1-3 are what you need to connect everything. Link 4 is some random accessory I bought that happened to work things out. Link 5 is a bracket adapter to the stock bracket. Last link is the site that showed me all the stuff I needed and I just looked them all up on Amazon.
Looks like a euro style antenna connector. You can get an adapter like this to convert to a universal Motorola end that aftermarket radios use.
Metra 40-EU10 Antenna to Radio Adapter Cable for Select 2002-Up BMW/Volkswagen Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000329HEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_L6OEDbEW885AV
https://www.amazon.com/iSimple-ISFM21-Universal-Bluetooth-Transmitter/dp/B005XUEMK6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510758907&sr=1-1&keywords=isfm21&dpID=41vzmAXUlLL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
and this:
https://www.amazon.com/Antenna-Adapter-Mercedes-BAA711-40VW30/dp/B0081UJFP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510759015&sr=8-1&keywords=40-vw30
And you're set. Bluetooth audio streaming when you flip the switch, and normal FM radio when the switch is off.
Like I said it's just color matching! On Crutchfield it says you need a [antenna adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-GM10-GM-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B0002BEQN4) but I personally am not 100% if you will need one. Then [here] (http://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-3300-95-04-Isuzu-Hombre/dp/B00029X1M8) is the dash kit. You will might have to use some of the factory pieces to install.
I have an 01' but Im pretty sure that this, or something similar, will work and it looks pretty stock, you also need an RCA to 3.5mm adaptor, I got this one
this thing basically bypasses your FM antenna and gives you an aux input, I put mine under the climate control and the input and switch are hidden behind the DIN pocket
it looks like the antenna size might be different in the 06(i cant really tell), but there are adaptors
FM will work correctly (The radio does .1 stepping versus the .2 stepping we do in North America).
However AM will be a hit or a miss. This radio changes the AM frequency in 9 steps versus the 10 steps we do in North America. So for example, if I want to tune in AM 670 from Chicago, I can't because the radio will only hit (I believe it's) AM 666 and AM 675. Then some other stations like AM 620 in Milwaukee or AM 1280 in Oshkosh I can get because the radio will either tune AM 621 or AM 1278 where it's close enough. So it will really depend.
Also! You will need a 2 wire to 1 wire adapter for the antenna! Mine came with just a 1 wire to 1 wire and I had no AM reception along with very poor FM reception. It converted the 2 wire connector into 1 but only had 1 total wire. So something like this one will be something you need (notice 2 wires coming out of the 2 wire connector and then is converted to 1).
Otherwise you will lose the MFI display (I did in my 2010 CC) and you would disconnect your factory bluetooth module. I did this in mine as it was under the seat and just left it there.
As for fender audio or the backup camera, I have no experience with this so I cannot say for sure.
EDIT: Also it was plug in and play. No programming needed. Steering wheel controls work as expected in my 2010 CC.
Got it on Amazon!
6 3/4" Antenna MAST - FITS : Toyota Tundra 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 2016 2017 2018 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721Z7YV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EsIhDbFZTAD5S
Metra 95-7522B Double DIN Dash... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ABTV4QE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Metra Electronics 40-HD10 Factory... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K4YOCG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Metra Electronics 70-7903 Wiring... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BEVXY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I'm guessing this is it? That's for the Cobalt, and I can't imagine it would be any different for the Pursuit.
I got this one from Amazon last week. Haven’t seen a reception difference. $20
Buy a single DIN aftermarket radio of your liking.
Buy a single DIN faceplate adapter like this.
Buy a wire harness that will plug into the factory radio connector like this. This will prevent you from hacking the factory wiring to connect it to the aftermarket radio harness.
It may require you to buy this adapter for the factory attenna connect into the aftermarket radio.
Install is pretty easy, search google for walkthroughs if you get stuck.
Does your car have steering wheel controls? If so, you'll lose that feature, there's ways to make it work but they're pricey.
I just used the metra 40-EU10 in my 08 a few months ago.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000329HEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y16FxbV6FYDNT
Late response, but you're looking for this http://www.amazon.com/PAC-RP5-GM31-Replacement-Interface-Navigation/dp/B009P8A044
Expensive but does the job. As well as your dash kit and antenna adapter. Good luck.
Very nice, looks just like the one I put on mine. Works like a champ for me, even out in the middle of the forest.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00651CLCS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1416196079&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
Best option for keeping your factory head unit is going with a universal Isimple. You will still need antenna adapters, found on amazon (forward and reverse for $5ech but if you have a best buy around you and you buy it from them the price includes install minus parts. Others have said go aftermarket which is a great option but it can cost significantly more especially if you have factory premium sound.
Except it is an antenna adapter. It seems it look a lot like this: https://www.amazon.com/Bingfu-Universal-Motorola-Converter-Receiver/dp/B07PJX5611
On an S only, yes.
I had to buy Nissan wiring harnesses and solder them, I paid for a day of the Nissan service manual to get the wiring diagram for the car, as well as a little black box that could respond to the steering wheel buttons.
All said and done it functioned perfectly, and I had Android Auto that functions better than on my 2018.
I'll try to look up my material list and put it here.
Edit:
Steering Wheel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B4PJC9K/
Backup Cam:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXJFWMJ/
Harness (doesn't have all of the leads required, need to add more):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VXED54/
Antenna cable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PANZ7U/
Double din bracket:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GNG3X7W/
Wiring diagram:
Ask for it, don't really want to just post it here or if that's against the rules.
it's complicated, i did it when i first bought my 16'.
and don't let just any audio installer do it, they'll just hack the shit out of the harness.
you need about $200 in parts besides the headunit to do it properly
shit and it looks like the link to the blog on how to do it is gone :(
http://roflitsowens.blogspot.com/2015/12/2016-subaru-wrx-replacing-starlink-head.html
basically you need:
dash install kit
wire to keep OEM backup camera
30pin adapter you'll cut it in half and use it for hooking all these various things together
Maestro to retain steering wheel control, there's a cheaper version though with less features
adapter to retain USB
adapter for stock antenna
adapter for radio so you don't have to cut anything
and i'm pretty sure i'm forgetting something else.
most of these things all have to be wired into the 30 pin connector, it was much easier to figure it all out on my workbench and solder it properly then install everything, took me about 2 days to do.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GD8627K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 this is the harness i used, has the reverse 6v signal already to go. all you need us usb retention https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DJ4KVQ6/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
then the speaker harness. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BEQJ8/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and lastly the antenna harness https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VYWSES/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
these were all the things i used to wire in my kenwood. besides the tool to keep steering wheel buttons https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J4W10XG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the autoharnesshouse harness makes it easy to use the maestro by the way. hope this helped. i have a 2017 wrx by the way so i dont know if there is a difference with 2015 and the new 2018+s
If you replace the stock radio, I recommend this list.
Dash kit
DINs to remove the radio
Antenna Adapter
Sound Wiring Harness, lets you easily connect the radio wires without having to cut any of the car's wires.
5 ch amp
Front Speakers
Subwoofer
Head Unit
Sub Box
HU Interface
Antenna adapter
Dash Kit
Amp install kit
This assumes you don't have bose or onstar, and if any of this is confusing I'd give Sonic Electronix or Crutchfield a call to make sure you get the right stuff for your head unit. I would bridge channels 1-4 into just your front speakers, leave the rear stock and powered by the hu for now.
The above is ~500. The next dollars I would spend would be for this
Subwoofer box is 10 inches high 12 inches deep so check for clearance
Replaced metal antenna with stubby Rydonair Antennae and this center
console/organizer.
Oh you should remove that silly piece of plastic between your front bumper and fenders.
If you live anywhere that it is hot or sunny, gotta start with tinting the front windows and windshield. 20% to match the factory, llumar air 80 on the front. Or if you don't want darker windows, you could do that air 80 on all the windows. Cuts out UV light so that it doesn't enter and get trapped in the vehicle. I noticed at least 30 degree difference with the windshield and 25% on all the windows (I had no tint). Also I imagine it'll keep the interior of my jeep from wearing due to the sun since I park outside all the time.
also get a stubby antenna like this
i'd also consider some rear storage solution to hold stuff like recovery straps, flashlight, first aid, whatever. The 4-doors have more options for that
First, no that wiring will not work for the 2008-11 Focus. you will need this one. Also as the other person stated you will need that dash kit, even if you only have a single DIN unit, you need that piece. Get yourself an antenna adapter as well here and yes it says Chysler, but it's the one for our car.
If you want it to be easy as possible, you can use one of these (and you'll need to pick up a maestro sw or rr):
https://www.amazon.com/AutoHarnessHouse-Aftermarket-Installation-compatible-2016-2019/dp/B07GD8627K/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=autoharnesshouse+brz&qid=1573219865&sr=8-1
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That covers the steering wheel controls and camera, antenna amp, and factory amp. You'll need to add a pin and wire on the harness (it's included) to power up the factory amp and door speakers. Also, ignore the instructions included on the two 5-pin connectors - just connect the two on the harness together if it's not shipped as such. If you want to try to keep costs down and make your own, you'll need to wire in a voltage converter for the camera power feed.
You'll also need the standard Toyota harness for the rest of the speakers. You can use one of AutoHarnessHouse direct connect Pioneer ones, or just make your own a little cheaper. I believe this is the part, but please double check - I don't have the part number handy right now (You can actually get these at Best Buy, it's in their computer system):
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-1761-Wiring-Harness-Speaker/dp/B0002BEQJ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=344R0OVLJ7ACT&keywords=metra+toyota+harness&qid=1573220037&sprefix=metra+toyo%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
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For the 4500, I also recommend either wiring up their GPS antenna, or just using an adapter for the OEM one (I went this route just to keep things clean). This pack contains the correct adapter (it's the one with the bright green end, maybe you can find it standalone cheaper):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K03PORU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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If you don't hook up the GPS antenna, the head unit will throw up an error message every time you start up a navigation app in AndroidAuto (it'll still work, it's just annoying).
Lastly, don't forget an antenna adapter and (optionally the OEM USB port adapter cable). I opted not to use the USB port since I have a high speed charger that uses a 12v socket. Same as above, please double check this to make sure it is the right one, but here's what the antenna adapter looks like:
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-LX11-Antenna-Adaptor-Select/dp/B00JYHSDKO/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=toyota+antenna+adapter&pd_rd_i=B00JYHSDKO&pd_rd_r=aae8b955-0220-497c-bcd6-480183748bd8&pd_rd_w=bmQ4P&pd_rd_wg=7ZU9O&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=F20PSH58JCQN60PP1T5G&qid=1573220626
You'll need to wire in the blue wire to power the antenna amp. Don't hook it up to a constant 12v feed (yello), either use a switched feed, or wire it to the matching blue feed on the back of the harness (it's the one that feeds out of the two pins jumped together by a blue wire).
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Sorry I can't be 100% on the last couple of adapters - if you have trouble confirming feel free to DM me and I will be happy to check when I get home from work, I kept the packaging for later reference, and again, Best Buy does have these in their computer, so even if your local one doesn't carry them, they should at least be able to give you the part number.
This might be an elaborate way of answering your first question, but mostly I wanted to write out my experience of doing this exact thing. Also apparently I need to split this up into 2 replies.
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I have an AVH-W4400NEX and a 2012 Prius Plug-In. After buying all the stuff I needed...
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I believe I set aside a Saturday afternoon to swap it out myself, and also install a dash cam with both front and rear cameras (the car already had backup camera built in). I ended up working on this through all of the weekend, and then did some more tweaks the following weekend.
>FM Direct Adapter, but after pulling the stock radio (not touchscreen), the antenna uses a seemingly proprietary connection.
There's always an adapter. This might be the one for you. Try Crutchfield and chat/call someone to be sure.
Hey OP, thanks for starting this thread and uploading your video to YouTube. Very helpful for my decision to order this. I'm trying to figure out if the antenna plug is "normal" or "mini." For most other head units, I've been recommended to get one of these adapters. Can you shed any light on this?
I got this usb harness and these things to get it to work. Plug and play harness. Excellent unit. Never realized how good the stock speakers in this car were, until I got a new headunit.
AXXESS AX-TOYUSB - USB-Auxilliary... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QF01H2E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Metra 40-LX11 Antenna Adaptor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VYWSES?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And the beatsonic bh-1 harness kit
https://imgur.com/a/6vPuFgG
I can't find the metra kit but this one looks better because the lights suck on the metra.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016BHLXPG/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_NwAszbQW1CR2E
Wiring kit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F4IQ9S/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_FyAszb0JBBCZX
Antenna adapter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000329HEK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_wzAszbZ7H9B5C
Steering control
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4PJC9K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_SAAszbE43ZAKY
Yes, you need a splitter and adapter. I just did this on my 4th Gen last weekend.
Antenna Splitter
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002EXF10?pc_redir=1396080010&robot_redir=1
Antenna Adapter
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00009UHRI?pc_redir=1396057803&robot_redir=1
Do yourself a favor and get a reverse harness set from something like Metra. It'll break out the connections into bare wires in fairly standard color coding. Yellow is hot +12V, Red is switched +12V, Black is Ground, Blue is amp +12V, etc.
Metra Harness Set
Antenna Adapter
I've just changed out my factory stereo with a new Alpine deck and couldn't have been happier on how easy it was. As long as you have the right wiring harness (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007KPRK6), dash adapter kit (http://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-6505-Dodge-98-UP-Pocket/dp/B0007WTFB6) and antenna adapter (http://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-CR10-Chrysler-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B0002BEQNE) then you'll be happy. You can buy all three from Amazon for less than $20.
Installation is a breeze too - stereo manufacturers have standardized on cable colors so hooking everything up to the harness was easy. To get the factory stereo out it takes popping out the vent with a screwdriver, 2 phillips head screws hold in the front fascia and then that pops out. 4 phillips head screws hold in the stereo and one 10mm nut on the back of the stereo. This pops out easy. Then you plug the new wiring harness in, plug the new antenna adapter in and screw the new stereo in the dash adapter back into the holes. Pop everything back into place and you should be good to go.
super_noodle has good points about the factory speakers - you definitely want to replace those as well. Super easy job as well as long as you have the right harness adapters (Amazon is a great place eh?)
Good luck and let me know if you need any more advice or assistance.
Dash kit:
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-8249-Single-Double-Dash/dp/B016D9PI8K
Wiring Harness:
https://www.amazon.com/Axxess-AX-TYAMP2-SWC-Interface-2012-Up-Vehicles/dp/B01MG1X81P
Backup Camera Harness:
https://www.amazon.com/Axxess-AX-TOYCAM3-6V-Toyota-Back-Up-Camera/dp/B01N8UIX4A
AM/Fm adapter cable:
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-40-LX11-Antenna-Adaptor-Cable/dp/B003VYWSES
That it for parts, There is not much info on the 2017 Camry, but it looks like the stereo is the same as the 2016, if you could post a pic of the connectors I can make sure these parts are right. But these should be the correct parts.
Hello experts,
I have another question, the antenna adapter which I am using is probably for single antenna and you can see in the photo one of the port is not connected. Should we have dual antenna connector? Could this be the reason my FM is having static and signal is weak?
Dual like this?
Dual Fakra Car Radio Antenna Adapter by Keple, Double Fakra Plug Vehicle Aerial Stereo FM Navigation GPS Connector for Car Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QH762D4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_k8E1DbF7ARH0R
I went with this one, the top is about level with the Jeep driving up the corner of the windshield
Rydonair Antenna Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK JKU JL JLU Rubicon Sahara (2007-2019) | 13 inches Flexible Rubber Antenna Replacement | Designed for Optimized FM/AM Reception https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDFQDVJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2eloDbKRZC5T4
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Looks like you need the 40-VW10
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-Electronics-40-VW10-Aftermarket-Mercedes/dp/B0002BESIM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527605727&sr=8-1&keywords=40-vw10
2nd opinion is
dash kit
Metra 99-5827B Double/Single DIN Radio Installation Kit for 2012-Up Ford Focus https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MQEMJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_talZCbWPK7JVZ
navy retention harness
Metra XSVI-5524-NAV Retention Harness Ford 11-Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005F4IQ9S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zblZCbZVWRJA4
antenna adapter
Metra 40-EU10 Antenna to Radio Adapter Cable for Select 2002-Up BMW/Volkswagen Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000329HEK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tclZCbR6HBJ30
steering wheel interface
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4PJC9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hdlZCbQ0R4SGG