gmsorge

okay so i own a 2009 f150 xlt with the non navigation sync stereo. i was wondering if there were any kits to install a aftermarket head unit in my car other than the one sold by pac to keep sync. Honestly, if i get a new stereo, i could care less about sync, and all i want to keep are the steering wheel controls. Does anyone know of a harness that keeps steering wheel control but doesn't have the sync adapter??

GATORB8

Did you try metra?

gmsorge

they make the dash kit, but not the wiring harness from what i can tell. this is frustrating because i don't want to fork out over 150 for just the wiring

symon_say

Use T connections on the stock wires.

gmsorge

t connections? this a way to put the wires together i guess...?

symon_say

Yeap, just peel the wire protection a little bit, and conect your new HU cables there, then some 3m tape will protect the cables, and leave the OEM harness around, i have install several HU in different cars and this is the method i used, works nice and keep the OEM plug.

GATORB8

He's talking about crimp wire taps.

gmsorge

okay, i get that...but how would the steering wheel controls still be usable? unless theres just a cable from the oem harness that i can connect to the cable in the back of the stereo

symon_say

You need an interface to keep the steering wheels controls working, check your HU brand to see what interface they recommend.