singtall

i just bought my F150 STX a couple of months ago and i really have tried to get used to the factory stereo...but i can't take it anymore. time for an upgrade.

i already have a pioneer head unit and some kicker 6x8's on the way. i also ordered a Scosche FD1438B dash kit.

my question is concerning the wire harness. these seems to be much confusion on what harness i need. i've been quoted anywhere from $12 to $129 for a harness. anybody know for sure what harness i need?

singtall

bump.

johnwill

R u just replacing the HU, but not getting a new amp?

singtall

yep. i'm putting in a pioneer deck. i have an amp for my subs, it connects to the pioneer RCA outs. the door speakers will run off of the pioneer deck power.

deepwater

Do you have sync?

TimelessR1

The question is if you really what to retain sync or not. The more expensive wiring harness is usually the one that retains sync. Just make sure you read the description of the harness.

If you dont need Sync..b/c your going to use your pioneer for everything, then the wiring harness id XSVI-5520-NAV

If you want to retain Sync then you want to go with Metra " FRST"

If you want Sync and want a LCD display to let you know whats going on with Sync then you need Metra "AFSI-01"


To retain steering wheel control you will need in attition to the above..Metra "ASWC"


Oh...and also Google and "searching" is your friend...embrace it!

singtall

i searched for hours to find any info. i got on the right path, but only you and a metra tech got me the correct part info.

i got another part number from metra but i would have to run a power wire back to the fuse box if i used the $20 wiring harness he mentioned.

thanks

noDaveu

singtall, I'm having trouble locating detailed information as well. I have the same truck as you, 2010 STX no sync. I am having trouble figuring out if I need that expensive harness. crutchfield.com says I need the harness even though I have Non-sync selected.


I am looking to put in a single din Pioneer AVH-P5200DVD, I'm thinking I'll need the same dash kit you got, but is the harness needed too ?

singtall

unfortunately that harness is need to easily get power to the stereo. the cheaper harness only does speakers. to do it right you have to spend the money.

racer8309

Ok has Anyone found an answer?? I have a 2009 f150stx and want to put my in dash fold out dvd player in. I dont have Sync or steeering wheel controls.. i dont care about losing the display because it will be blocked anyway.. any idea on What harness u need or if i even need one? I Was kinda thinking u needed a special harness because How the a/c is on the radio dash place also. Any help??? Mike