All of of radio kits include, the radio shown in the picture, the dash kit for your exact Acura, a wired plug and play harness and the steering wheel control interface. This is one package that includes everything you will need to complete your upgrade. The information below is a summary of the radio features and some of its highlights. If you are looking for specific information regarding your Acura please visit the following pages. Also please read the message that is generated below the selection menus.
Vehicle Specific Information
1999-2003 Acura TL
2004-2008 Acura TL
2004-2008 Acura TSX
2009-2013 Acura TSX
2001-2006 Acura MDX
2007-2013 Acura MDX
2013-2022 Acura ILX Single Screen
NOTICE: Please select your year and model for installation specific information and what factory features will continue working.
Radio Summary:
If you are looking to add , Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto to your Acura this JBL radio is a budget friendly option. It offers a mix of great value, simplicity and features. The capacitive touchscreen is great for controlling your apps on the go including Apple Music, Waze, Spotify and YouTube Music. Along with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto this radio also has USB Media Playback and a auxiliary input. It also has the option to add a backup camera or an aftermarket amplifier for subwoofers. What this radio doesn’t have is a CD/DVD player, Sirius XM Compatibility, or built in GPS Guidance. The USB port is on the back of the radio so you will need to run the included USB extension into the glovebox or flush mount a USB adapter somewhere on your dash. Our plug and play radio kit removes the need for any wiring so all you have to do is plug everything in. Our radio kit also allows you keep your factory steering wheel controls, amplifier and all your speakers speakers in most Acura’s.
Who should buy this radio:
This radio is a great choice for a first time buyer of aftermarket car audio receivers. The electronics inside this head unit provide a solid audio foundation for integrating with the factory system in your Acura or powering an aftermarket system. This radio has a very simple interface that makes it easy to navigate. It also has a clean audio output and dedicated settings for any of your audio sound goals. JBL uses there own dedicated operating system that is similar to Sony in simplicity. This radio has tactile buttons all along the bottom so you can easily see and tell which button you are pressing. It has a dedicated subwoofer button to get you to the subwoofer settings whenever you want and a dedicated voice activation button for CarPlay or android auto. The 7″ inch touchscreen display is bright and has great viewing angles regardless or how low or how high you have to mount it in your Acura.
Who should look for something else:
If you are looking for built in GPS Guidance that doesn’t require a phone connection or for the ability to play CD/DVDS this is radio is not a good choice. This radio also isn’t recommended for those who want to run a complex aftermarket audio system that are going to use multiple amplifiers. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX, ILX and TSX but with multiple aftermarket amplifiers there are better options than this radio. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a higher tier Kenwood or Pioneer with all the audio settings necessary and with 4v-5V Preamp outputs instead.
About the JBL Brand:
JBL is one of the largest speaker manufacturers in the world. They make car speakers, house speakers, portable speakers, arena speakers and a ton of other speakers. But what do they know about making radios? The truth is this is one of the first radios they have made in the recent years and while JBL has a great track records with speakers we don’t know much about what to expect from there radios. What we can say is this radio has a one year warranty and JBL is a partner who does backup there products.
This package consists of our best selling JBL speakers plus the kicker 8 inch subwoofer and our best selling five channel amplifier. This package packs plenty of punch and bass for those looking for a quality affordable upgrade. If you have questions about each individual component, please checkout there specific product pages.
This is the harness you need if you have the 9″ inch android screen for the Acura TL or the Tesla Screen for the Acura TL and you want to add the climate sub display from navigation model TL. The base model TL has a clock above the vents, this harness lets you replace the clock with the display that shows the climate information instead.
The part number for the new display you will need is 39710-SEP-A610. This harness does not come with a display it is only the harness. This harness will need to connect to ground. If you have the 9″ screen the ground is easily available is you have the tesla screen you will need to wiretap or secure the ground yourself.
SUMMARY
This harness allows you to capture the output of the factory amplifier without cutting or tapping any factory wires. The wires are color coded so you can cut the wires on our harness and send the signal to your line out converter or DSP. When the wires are cut one side of the wires will connect to your DSP or line out converter. The other side will need to be extended and connected to the output of your aftermarket amplifier. It is recommend that you use a line out converter or DSP for the best result but some amplifiers also can take a high level signal directly from another source. The line out converter, DSP or amplifiers installed with this harness will still be controlled by the factory radio. This product does not include a line out converter it only includes the harness. This harness set gives you all the speaker signals, constant power, and ground but it does not provide a remote turn on. We recommend using a fuse tap on the fuse box or you can tap the 28 Pin OEM Connector but the wire is extremely thin. In order for this harness to work as expected your factory amplifier must be working with no issues.
Installation TLX
In your TLX the most important part to consider about the installation is how you are going to deal with the factory front speakers. The factory speakers have a different set of wires for the tweeter and the door woofer. The factory amplifier amplifies the tweeters and woofers separately to make sure those speakers aren’t damaged. If you want to make your system louder you could just amplify the door woofer and not the tweeter or you could amplify both but it will require a four channel amp. The other option is to sum the tweeter and woofer together with an advanced line out converter or DSP. If you only want to add an amplifier to power aftermarket subwoofers we have a better product you can use here. This product is designed to help amplify your entire system or at least a majority part of it.
The most common setup we see on the TLX with the ELS system is to amplify the front door speakers and rear deck speakers along with the subwoofer. The center and rear doors stay on the factory amplifier. This allows you to use a 5 channel amp without a problem.
On the TLXs without the ELS most people also install a five channel system and all the speakers are powered by an aftermarket amplifier and nothing is left on the factory amplifier. In the base model TLX this only requires one harness.
Installation MDX
In your Acura MDX there are several factors to consider when installing an aftermarket system because of all the different speaker combinations available for the MDX. You will need to first identify which audio system and how many speakers you have. Once you have determined which system is installed you can decide to use one or both harnesses in this product. If you want to add only a subwoofer amplifier you will need to use both harnesses. The factory subwoofer has two voice coils which are powered from the factory amplifier with wires in the two plugs. The wires for the subwoofer are always brown and you can tap or cut the four wires to connect to your line out converter. If you only want to amplify your door speakers then you will only use one of the harnesses.
There is no common setup yet for the MDX because the customer base is so small. Once we are able to help more people we can update the description with what the most common system design is. The factory front speakers have a different set of wires for the tweeter and the door woofer. The factory amplifier amplifies the tweeters and woofers separately. If you want to make your system louder you could just amplify the door woofer and not the tweeter. If you want to amplify both you can but it will require a four channel amp. The other option is to sum the tweeter and woofer together with an advanced line out converter or DSP and install aftermarket speakers in place with a passive crossover.
Below are videos regarding how this harness has been used.
Your Acura TL has a total of 6 speakers that are powered by the factory amplifier. When replacing the factory radio using our radio kit you are able to keep all of the speakers except the center channel. The front door speakers, tweeters, rear deck speakers and the factory subwoofer will all continue to work; the center dash speaker will not work. Our harness integrates with the factory amplifier to keep all your speakers working. You will also get to keep your steering wheel controls including volume up, volume down, next, prev and mode. The call control buttons will not work. The climate control display will continue to work and show the climate information but won’t show any audio information. The factory XM, HFL and AUX features will no longer work. If you want to retain XM or AUX you will need your new aftermarket radio to have these features.
Your Acura TL with navigation has a total of 10 speakers that are powered by the factory amplifier. When replacing the factory radio using our radio kit you are able to keep all of the speakers. The ELS Amplifier Interface allows you to install the aftermarket radio and keep the factory amplifier. The front door speakers, tweeters, rear door speakers, rear pillar speakers and the factory subwoofer will all continue to work. Our harness integrates with the factory amplifier to keep all your speakers working. You will lose Sirius XM, USB, AUX, OEM Navigation(screen will be black), and the factory backup camera. The factory backup camera can be rerouted to show up on the aftermarket radio(requires additional purchase). The steering wheel controls including volume up, volume down, next, previous and mode will work. The call control buttons are not retained. The factory hands free Bluetooth is disabled and you will need to use the aftermarket radios Bluetooth features. The call control buttons are not retained. The navigation control buttons are not retained.
FAQ.
- In my premium audio system, will the display above the radio continue to show climate control information.
– Yes your climate control will continue to function as normal. - In my tech package, will I lose the climate control information?
– Yes the climate information will be lost unless you convert your navigation screen to the audio HVAC display with our harness. - In my tech package, will I lose the factory backup camera?
– Yes the factory backup camera is lost. You can use our camera retention harness to keep it on your aftermarket radio. - Can I use this complete kit on a TL with navigation?
– Yes. But you will need additional parts to convert the climate control display and to keep the factory backup camera. - 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 on the navigation equipped Acuras, on the base you lose the center dash speaker. - Do I get to keep my steering wheel controls?
– Yes but an additional part is required. The AXSWC in included in this kit. You will get to keep volume up, volume down, next, prev and mode. The call control buttons will not be retained. The navigation control buttons are not retained.
These are the most common general questions our customer have. If you are looking for product specific details please check the product page FAQs at the bottom of the product page.
- What are your hours?
– We are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST. We are open Monday through Friday. Saturday we are open for phone calls but we do not ship. Our phone number is 877-542-2872 - Is this website legit?
– Yes we are a legit business. Check out our youtube channel. Or our reviews on Trustpilot or Google we are rated 4.8 stars. - How long until my order ships?
– Most orders ship the next day after you order. Our custom wiring harness, amplifiers and radio kits have a 1-2 business day processing window. If you order Friday evening your order may not ship until Monday or Tuesday of the next week. We are open M-F 10-6PM. - How long after you ship until I have my order?
– please check this map for exact details but most orders arrive in 3-5 business days. - Who do you use for shipping?
– We ship via USPS Ground and Priority Mail. We also have UPS Ground and UPS Overnight available. The cutoff for UPS Overnight shipping is 3PM EST Monday – Thursday. Overnight shipping from Friday to Saturday is often not possible with UPS the package is delayed until Monday. - Do you provide tracking for my order?
Yes every order is shipped with tracking. You will receive your tracking number via text and email when your order ships. - Do I really have to sign for delivery of my order?
– Yes any order over a $200 before shipping and taxes requires a signature for delivery. This is to ensure you receive your package and to reduce fraud. If you can’t be home for the delivery of your package simply ask the post office to hold the package for you or UPS to deliver to an Access Point. - If an item shows available on backorder what does that mean?
– If an item is available on backorder then it is not currently in stock but will be soon. The time period for a backordered item to ship is usually between 1 to 2 weeks. If your order includes a backordered item our staff will notify you about the delay. - Is this product in stock?
– Yes, if it is currently showing on our website the product is in stock and available to ship. - Can I return my order?
– If the items you are returning were not installed and are in there original packaging they are eligible for return. Any installed item is not eligible for return only exchange or store credit. This means even if you just plugged it in for a few seconds or just sound tested the item it is no longer eligible for return. Once the tamper seal or zip-tie of the item has been removed it is no longer eligible for return. You can see more details on our return policy page. - Can you help with my install?
– Our technicians are trained to help you install any of the products we sell. If you are having issues with installing one of our products please call 877-542-2872. If you are installing a product we do not sell we will try our best to help you but our technicians may not be familiar with your particular product. - Do you only sell items for Acuras?
– Yes we only sell accessories for Acuras and some Hondas.
If your Acura TL, RL, RDX or MDX came equipped with factory backup camera and has the factory DVD/ROM navigation drive this harness will allow you to keep the factory backup camera with a new aftermarket radio. This harness plugs in where the factory navigation drive is in your Acura. On the 2007 2008 Acura TL the navigation drive is in the trunk on the passenger side. On the 2007 2008 2009 Acura MDX the navigation drive is below the driver seat, where this harness plugs in. On the 2007-2009 RDX the navigation drive is below the glovebox. On the 2005-2008 Acura RL the Navigation drive is in the trunk. This harness requires connection to 12v and ground. You can ground the harness right on the body of the navigation drive. The power you will connect to the red wire on the RCA. The yellow wire on the RCA is used to connect to pin 5 on the black connector of the navigation it is a brown wire. That brown wire is the reverse signal it will provide 12v when you are in reverse. You then connect the RCA cable to the female cable of the harness and run it up to your new aftermarket radio.
