If you want to upgrade the audio unit in your Acura RDX from years 2007 to 2012 this DIY Wire Harness Combo comes with all the wiring harnesses necessary to do so. There is no need to cut or splice any of the factory wiring. Instead to install your aftermarket radio simply color match the colors on this harness to the wires on your aftermarket radio harness. This harness combo allows you to retain your factory amplifier, subwoofer, door speakers and tweeters. The new aftermarket 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.
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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 RDX. Our harness combo integrates with the factory amplifier to keep all of your speakers working. 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 the factory compass. The factory audio-HVAC display shows the audio and climate control information, if you replace the audio unit you will still be able to control the climate but you will not be able to see the information. You can still change the temperature and the settings but can’t see the current temperature or blower location/speed.
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 17 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to provide:
– Constant Power = Yellow
– Ground = Black
– Accessory Power = Red
– Illumination = Orange
The 32 Pin Dark Grey connector in this combo is used to:
– Amp Turn On for Factory AMP = Blue
– Retain Amplifier = RCAs
– Steering Wheel Control Leads = Gray & Gray/Black
The 2 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to provide:
– Antenna Booster Switch Signal = Blue
– AM/FM Antenna = Black
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.
- Where do these harnesses connect?
– These harness connect to the Audio Unit harness, the audio unit in your RDX sit below the climate control buttons right in front of the shifter. (see image) - 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, previous and mode. The call control buttons will not be retained.
