Description
If you are upgrading to an aftermarket radio in your 2004 2005 or 2006 Acura TL this DO IT YOURSELF kit simplifies the installation. There is no need to wire splice any of the factory wiring or to modify the factory radio housing bezel. Instead to install your aftermarket radio simply color match the colors on this harness to the wires on your new aftermarket radio harness. Then assemble the new dash kit to fit your aftermarket radio.
This set of wire harnesses allows you to retain your factory amplifier, subwoofer and navigation. The dash kit allows you to replace the factory stereo without making any permanent modifications to your dashboard. Your new aftermarket radio will install in the factory radios location below the factory navigation screen. The radio you choose must have 5/6 RCA ports on the back labeled FL, FR, RR, RL,SUB if your radio does not have these outputs you will need a line out converter. You can find printable wiring instructions here. You can find the dash kit assembly instructions here.
This kit is unterminated which means you will have to wire everything together if you need help you can check out our video guide below. All the wires are color coded and labeled so you may easily add a steering wheel control module, a backup camera, an aftermarket amplifier or a parking bypass. If you are looking for a plug and play wired solution click here.
The dash kit included in this kit can accommodate a double din aftermarket radio. If you need a single din dash kit please reach out via email. The dash kit can easily hold a 6.8″ 6.9″ or 7″ touchscreen radio. If your radio has a screen bigger than 7″ it will stick out past the dash kit and not sit flush against your dashboard. The pictures on this listing show a traditional double din pioneer radio and a single din pioneer radio for your reference. If you need more specifics about the dash kit please check the instructions here.
Our harness combo utilizes RCA connections to send a low level (0v-4v) audio signal from the back of your new aftermarket radio to the factory amplifier in your Acura TL. Our harness combo integrates with the factory amplifier to keep all of your speakers working except the center channel. If you wish to keep the factory steering wheel controls with your new aftermarket radio you may also need the AXSWC steering wheel control interface. If you do plan to retain your steering wheel controls, you will only be able to keep volume up, volume down, next, previous and mode. You will not be able to keep the call control buttons. When you replace the radio you will lose the factory hands free functionality and the factory XM radio along with your factory navigation’s audio prompts.
Please verify your factory amplifier is working and you aren’t having any volume issues before replacing the factory radio. If you are having volume issues please check out our plug and play amplifier. If you wish to bypass the factory amplifier in your Acura and power your speakers directly from your aftermarket radio check out the amplifier bypass.
The 20 Pin Blue connector in this kit is used to provide:
– Constant Power = Yellow
– Ground = Black
– Accessory Power = Red
– Illumination = Orange
– Steering Wheel Control Output Wire = Gray
– Primary Speakers (FL, FR, RR, RL) = RCA
The 26 Pin Grey connector in this kit is used to:
– Amp Turn On for Factory AMP = Blue
– Retain Factory Subwoofer = RCA
– Retain Factory Navigation touch functions including buttons
The Dash Kit in this kit is used to:
– Install aftermarket radio in factory radio location
– Provide the necessary brackets to hold new radio in place
If you need to see how to wire a line out converter to the speaker outputs off your radio please check this video.
If you have questions regarding shipping or product availability please check out our FAQ Section. If you are having issues with your radio after installation check out this article.
FAQ.
- Will this allow me to keep my factory navigation working with a new aftermarket radio?
– Yes your factory navigation will continue to work but there will be no audio prompts. - Can I add an amplifier and subwoofers with your harness?
– Yes you can. You will just need run your RCAs to the back of the radio and wire tap the blue or blue/white wire of the harness. - Can I add a backup camera with your harness?
– Yes just follow the instructions provided in the radios owners manual or the cameras manual to complete the installation. - Can I use a random radio I found on Amazon or eBay that has an unknown brand?
– Most likely not. If the radio you purchased on Amazon is less than $100 it most likely won’t have all the features and ports needed for you to complete the installation. - Do I get to keep all my speakers?
– Yes all speakers are retained, except for the center dash speaker. - Do I get to keep my steering wheel controls?
-Yes but an additional part is required. The AXSWC you can find it here. You will get to keep volume up, volume down, next, prev and mode. The call control buttons will not be retained. - Why can’t I keep my center speaker?
– Most aftermarket radios don’t have a center speaker output therefore there is no audio source for the center speaker. We recommend disconnecting the center speaker during installation. - What if my radio doesn’t fit into the Metra dash kit?
-If your new aftermarket radio does not fit into the dash kit you will have to get a different radio. It is possible to modify the dash kit to fit bigger radio but it requires modifications that might weaken the dash kit or break it so we don’t modifying it.
Daniel –
diy kit was simple quick and easy
Alex –
Bought this a couple years ago it’s been working great ever since I highly recommend anybody doing a custom stereo in your vehicle to purchase this it will make the sound quality with the stock speakers and subwoofer sound so much better well worth it