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Old May 11, 2017 | 03:59 PM
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Red face Radio wiring
Can anyone tell me what is all on the middle plug for factory Radio? Wondering what all am I losing when switching to an aftermarket radio.
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http://metraonline.com/files/products/INST71-5520-1.pdf


16 pin plug in the middle is for DVD, AUX, and satellite radio.
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Forgot to add, I gained so much more when going to aftermarket. I gained, touchscreen, Android OS and apps, backup camera, navigation, Bluetooth, and front seat DVD (already had one for the backseats)
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Cool so I'm not losing anything that doesn't already exist on the aftermarket radio. I got a Kenwood DNX5080EX. Thanks for the quick reply!
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Also my aftermarket head unit comes with a steering wheel control wire. Do I still need to buy a Steering Wheel control interface to get the steering wheel controls to work?
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Also my aftermarket head unit comes with a steering wheel control wire. Do I still need to buy a Steering Wheel control interface to get the steering wheel controls to work?


Yes, you most likely will.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:36 AM
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Also my aftermarket head unit comes with a steering wheel control wire. Do I still need to buy a Steering Wheel control interface to get the steering wheel controls to work?
Unless it says, specifically, that it supports Ford's implementation of SWCs, yes, you will need an adapter to know what pulse means what to the aftermarket radio.

Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
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