Originally Posted by Pauli18c

Is there a way to hook up an aftermarket radio without buying this expensive adapter?

I'm basically just looking for a $20 harness (like a normal vehicle) to plug into the factory harness with power, remote turn on etc. I'm running dual amps with RCAs and speaker wire already ran to the doors so I dont need any of the factory speaker wires.

I dont really care about SYNC as my new HU has bluetooth and everything I want.
If the steering wheels controls work, cool. If not, I'm not worried about spending $100 on an adapter to make them work.

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Originally Posted by Wyo11Scab

You have Canbus so you have a choice of 2 harnesses. One that retains the switched power and one that doesn't.

Originally Posted by Pauli18c

Wouldn't I want the switched power so it still shuts off when the doors open? Or maybe I'm not sure exactly what you mean.

If I decide to keep the steering wheel controls, what is the cheapest option for that?

Thanks for the response.

Originally Posted by Wyo11Scab

One adapter has the switched power built in. Costs about $50. Turns off when doors open
The other one you will need to run a wire to the fuse box. Cost less than $10.
Turns off when key turns off
Another $50 for the steering wheel control adapter

Originally Posted by Pauli18c

Could you post which harness shuts off when the doors open?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Wyo11Scab

http://www.carid.com/axxess/rap-rete...ct-details-tab

There is also a fuse that does this. #38 I think but you could research that

Originally Posted by Pauli18c

So I can either buy the $55 harness you listed above or use the $6 Metra 70-5520 harness with the add a fuse on #38 and get the same results?

That's basically what I was wanting to know, if the Metra 70-5520 harness would work.
Amazon.com: Metra Electronics 70-5520 Wiring Harness for Select 2003-Up Ford Vehicles: Car Electronics

Then if I wanted, later on I could add the PAC adapter for the steering wheel controls?
http://www.carid.com/pac-audio/pac-s...-21781410.html

Originally Posted by Wyo11Scab

Yes. Please confirm that fuse 38 is the correct fuse. You can use the search function for that. I would suggest the Axxess SWC adapter. Much easier to use.

Originally Posted by Wyo11Scab

Yes. Please confirm that fuse 38 is the correct fuse. You can use the search function for that. I would suggest the Axxess SWC adapter. Much easier to use.

Originally Posted by 12V Guy

Or Maestro SW which you can program as you like on your computer and have both short press and long press functions.


See here: http://maestro.idatalink.com/product...product_id/101