is there a way to install an aftermarket head unit and keep the VES working?

tigga Sep 15, 2023

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Greetings Ronald. We are going to need specific vehicle information before we can answer this question. Please contact one of our advisors at 800-324-9695 for more assistance.

hogan Sep 16, 2023 (Staff)

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Are you able to access or tap the wire for the reverse camera? So you can turn the camera on with a switch either sending a ground or 12v or 5v or whatever v it needs to turn on? Or is it possible to send 12v to the reverse light wire to turn it on?

dan2405 Feb 13, 2023

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Yes with that PAC adapter, it does provide a reverse trigger so you are able to turn the camera on with an aftermarket radio.

arielle Feb 13, 2023 (Staff)

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Have power but no sound does anyone know how come?

kadeeen Sep 12, 2021

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings/connections on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kenneth Sep 13, 2021 (Staff)

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So I have an 05 grand Cherokee with the navigation and I bought an after market stereo and to install it and make it work I need to buy this and that's it ?or is there more things I need to buy to make it work ?

rafael Jun 16, 2021

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Additional vehicle specific gear is needed to install aftermarket radios into the vehicle and perhaps a different wiring interfaces too depending on other factory options like steering wheel radio controls. I recommend contacting an advisor by calling 1-800-324-9695 to discuss the radio being installed to get help locating all the parts that are needed.

jason Jun 29, 2021 (Staff)

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I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler with the Infiniti factory tenant sub in the back and I am wanting to do away with that and put my own sub aftermarket radio and amp in will this work is this what I need?

ernie Apr 16, 2021

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You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

thomas Apr 28, 2021 (Staff)

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Well this allow me to put my own aftermarket radio amp and subs in my 2007 Jeep Wrangler that's got the factory 10-in sub and amp in it Infinity Sub?

ernie Apr 16, 2021

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You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

thomas Apr 28, 2021 (Staff)

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Installing a Kenwood dmx7706s in a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the Infinity Sound System (amp and sub). The Chrysler amp is 2 channel and requires a special harness for fade to work. Is this the correct harness to allow the fade to work?

dallas Apr 09, 2021

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You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

thomas Apr 27, 2021 (Staff)

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Will I still need a wiring interface if I get the ready harness?

jon Mar 12, 2021

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Yes, you still need the wiring interface. The ready harness is a service we provide, not an actual harness. We connect the wiring interface specific to your car to the radio's harness.

allison Mar 28, 2021 (Staff)

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I'm told this connector when connected to the Head Unit wiring harness that has a reverse sensor wire, will allow the head unit to display the rear view parking camera image when the car is put into reverse. That would mean that when installing a rear camera, I would not have to connect the reverse sensor wire to either the camera or the break light power myself. Is that correct ? Because that is a very big deal to understand in the world of installing backup cameras.

jeff Feb 20, 2021

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This wiring interface does provide the reverse gear detection wire that a radio needs so it can be trigged to show the video from a backup camera when the vehicle is put into reverse. The new camera needs power so that it can run when the radio tries to display the image from the camera

jason Mar 13, 2021 (Staff)

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I have a 2011 Ram 1500 with the Alpine amplified system. Will this harness work for that?

baron Dec 31, 2020

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This harness can be used to help install an aftermarket radio into your pickup. We have others that can work as well. Also, other parts are needed to successfully install an aftermarket radio into your pickup. I recommend contacting an advisor by calling 1-800-324-9695 to get a personal recommendation on those installation parts

jason Jan 20, 2021 (Staff)

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I bought one for my 2005 dodge magnum with the factory amp and 6 speaker system. How do you hook up the factory amp? I've got power but no sound and an extra factory plug hanging.

thor Oct 14, 2020

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Nov 09, 2020 (Staff)

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Do you just have to wire the radio harness into this?

janet Sep 18, 2020

1 answer

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Yes buying the components separately you would need to do the wiring. Crutchfield does offer a pre-wired service for a small fee that provides all the connections you need for a plug in connection.

kevin Sep 18, 2020

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which wire is the vehicle speed ?

mike Aug 30, 2020

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Meaning adjusts volume according to vehicle speed? I don't think my vehicle had that so I'm not sure/familiar with that particular wire, it was likely one I didn't end up connecting

tyler Aug 30, 2020

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I have a 2011 dodge challenger will the C2R-CHY4 work for my car ?

jay Aug 12, 2020

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This interface can be used to install a radio into those 2011 Challengers. We also have other choices that might be a better match for the actual version of the car that you have and the radio being installed. I recommend contacting an advisor on 1-800-324-9695 to check this and get all the installation parts that will be needed

jason Aug 26, 2020 (Staff)

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So I used this to install a Sony in my 2009 Jeep Wrangler. But now the ESP BAS and Traction light are on. It drives fine. I took it to my mechanic and it's show codes for lost communication with amplifier, radio, etc. Radio works and amplifier I put in works. Stock amp was not there. Any ideas?

ronald May 22, 2020

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I have a 2007 Jeep Wrangler and have had the same issue with the dash lights. I can tell you that your 3 lights are on likely due to a malfunctioning clock spring in the steering column and/or a steering wheel out of alignment, completely unrelated to the stereo installation.

cory Sep 10, 2020

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Jun 03, 2020 (Staff)

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Will this work in my 2005 PT Cruiser with the Infinity sound system? If not which harness should I get?

aj Mar 29, 2020

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Installing a Sony 602bt into a Jeep Wrangler 2011 with infinity amp and steering wheel controls what do I need to make this work?

eric Dec 13, 2018

1 answer

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The ability to retain steering wheel controls with aftermarket receivers will be determined by the receiver you are using and the vehicle you have. For full information on this type of integration (including the parts you will need) please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.

kristina Dec 22, 2018 (Staff)

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Will it work on a 08 dodge grand caravan stand a long DVD ves back up camera dual flip down monitors ?

matthew Oct 23, 2018

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I was told by the install shop that this PAC C2RCHY4 or something similar to this was needed to install a Sony model 5200BH stereo in my 2006 Dodge ram even though I don't have steering wheel controls and only have the 4 speaker model with 6x9 speakers in the front doors and 5.25 speakers in the rear doors...not the 7speaker infinity model....is this true or are they selling me something that I don't need and charging me 70 extra dollars...???

christopher Aug 25, 2017

1 answer

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For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this is needed and what else you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth Aug 25, 2017 (Staff)

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My jeep does not have steering controls, power locks/windows or a navigation/premium sound system. It's a 2010. I already have a simpler harness but there are some wired in the factory harness I'm concerned about. Do I need this harness?

greg May 24, 2017

1 answer

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For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on how everything connects and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth May 24, 2017 (Staff)

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I want to replace the factory 6 disc indash stereo in my 2005 Chrysler 300 Touring with an aftermarket unit. I had two shops try installing the stereo with several other harnesses to no avail. Will this harness work? If not ,what harness would be correct to use?

derrick Aug 21, 2016

1 answer

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For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on what works and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth Aug 22, 2016 (Staff)

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I have 09 dodge charger with 6 speakers which wiring harness do i need to hook up jvc double din stereo?

phillip Jul 17, 2016

1 answer

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For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth Jul 19, 2016 (Staff)

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Dose this work for a 2005 ram 1500?

bullshockey Jul 15, 2016

1 answer

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You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.

kenneth Jul 15, 2016 (Staff)

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Will this work in a 2008 Ram 1500 SLT with the 7 speaker Amplified Infinity System? No steering controls or GPS. Bought a Metra and couldn't get any sound.

eric Mar 01, 2016

1 answer

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For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will work and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle. If you purchased the other product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team at the number printed on your invoice.

kenneth Mar 01, 2016 (Staff)

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What can use to hook up a new head unit to work with the factory infinity amp in my 2007 dodge ram?

chadwell Feb 16, 2016

1 answer

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You can check to see if this will fit your vehicle by using our Outfit My Car tool: http://www.crutchfield.com/car/carselector.aspx For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kristina Feb 17, 2016 (Staff)

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If this is not installed, will it mess up AC and Heater controls and possibly cause my truck to shut down for a second while driving?? 2010 Ram 1500. I had it installed by some idiots that told me this part was not necessary..

tom Dec 16, 2015

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I used this for a 2006 PT Cruiser, but the principle is the same. This part is required for all modern Chrysler aftermarket sound systems. Cars and trucks now use the CAN (controller area network) bus for electronic components. The wiring in a car is multiplexed. It is not only supplying power. The CAN bus is a protocol that communicates with part of OBD (on board diagnostics). If you attach electronic components without taking into account the communication protocol, faults are highly likely. Some sysytems may not operate to prevent damage. Using the interface ensures that the aftermarket sound system will be tolerated/isolated by the vehicle OBD monitors. In my car the dash would display the radio frequency, CD, etc. with the temp and compass reading when factory stereo was in place. With the aftermarket sound system, the display would read VES for vehicle entertainment system. The wiring interface makes the aftermarket behave in the mode of a DVD system and all other systems operate normally.

john Dec 17, 2015

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Hi Tom by not using the PAC c2r-chy4 it will not effect any of your heater controls or cause the car to turn off it only allows for the stereo to intergrate a aftermarket head unit with the factory amp if the car does not have a amp there is no need to use it hope this helps.

mark a Dec 16, 2015

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Will the PAC C2R-CHY4 work on a vehicle WITHOUT steering wheel controls?

patrick Nov 26, 2015

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You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.

jeff Nov 27, 2015 (Staff)

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do I need this if I want to use the players built in amp?

kerry Jun 27, 2015

4 answers

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Yes. This allows it to communicate to, and through your vehicle.

charles Jun 30, 2015

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If the radio you purchased is not compatible with the vehicle system YES.. I purchased a diff radio for my 2010 Jeep ( after the original was stolen) and the Crutchfield tech said I would need the interface to use my amp system..Excellent advise.. It works great, never a problem.. I live in Guatemala and the installer here had NO problem with the installation and instructions..Worth the money.. Hope this helps..

thomas Jun 29, 2015

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If your using a different deck yes if not all you would need is the rca jacks hooked up to your factory radio but I would get rid of the factory radio and put a different deck in it

shane Jun 29, 2015

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YOu need this for any aftermarket head unit. I was gonna wire mine without it. Not possible. Really screwed stuff up. I recommend getting it now. Crutchfield sells it cheaper than at a store.

devyn Jun 29, 2015

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I installed tv sunvisors now my plug is not working correctly?

marcus Apr 05, 2015

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

kristina Apr 05, 2015 (Staff)

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I have controls on my steering wheel.... will this work with it or do I need another part?

scott Sep 23, 2014

1 answer

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The ability to retain steering wheel controls with aftermarket receivers will be determined by the receiver you are using and the vehicle you have. For full information on this type of integration (including the parts you will need) please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.

kristina Sep 24, 2014 (Staff)

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My replacement radio has gps. Do I need anything else?

bill Apr 13, 2014

1 answer

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This will depend largely on your vehicle. For details on installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on what you will need for an installation.

kristina Apr 14, 2014 (Staff)

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I don't want a new stereo I want to use my factory deck what do I need to hook up a amp and sub?

allen Mar 18, 2014

1 answer

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This will depend largely on your vehicle. For details on installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on what you will need for an installation.

kristina Mar 19, 2014 (Staff)

Make	Model	Year
Chrysler	200	2011-2014
	300	2005-2010
	Aspen	2007-2009
	PT Cruiser	2007-2010
	Sebring	2007-2010
	Town & Country	2008-2014
Dodge	Avenger	2007-2014
	Caliber	2006-2012
	Challenger	2008-2014
	Charger	2006-2010
	Dakota	2011
	Durango	2008-2009 2011-2013
	Grand Caravan	2009-2015
	Journey	2009-2010
	Magnum	2005-2008
	Nitro	2007-2010
	Raider	2006-2008
	Ram C/V	2014
	Ram Truck	2006-2012
Jeep	Compass	2007-2015
	Grand Cherokee	2005-2013
	Liberty	2008-2010 2012
	Patriot	2007-2015
	Wrangler Unlimited	2007-2015
Mitsubishi	Raider	2009
Volkswagen	Routan	2009-2013

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