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Acura Navigation Tech Package ELS Audio PNP Speaker Upgrade for ILX MDX TSX TL TLX RDX RLX

If you have a 2007 or newer Acura with Navigation and the ELS Audio System this speaker set is a great upgrade to get all of your speakers sounding amazing. This speaker set includes every single speaker in your audio system including the tweeters, center and surround speakers. This speaker set comes with all the components you will need to install it. It includes all the harnesses and brackets necessary to make your installation plug and play.

If you are looking for the specifications for the speakers you can find them by clicking the links below. If your factory subwoofer is in an enclosure you will not need a bracket or wire harness you will reuse the factory screws and wiring to mount your sub. If your subwoofer is mounted on the rear deck you will be provided with a harness and a new bracket.

Front – click here
Rear – click here
Center – click here
Sub – click here

2007 2008 2009 Acura TSX TL RL MDX Camera Integration Harness for Factory Navigation

If your factory backup camera is bad and you want to replace it or if you want to add a backup camera to the factory navigation of your Acura this harness will allow you to do so. This harness plugs straight into the navigation and allows you to send video in. You must ground the black wire of this harness for the camera signal to work.

Acura TL MDX TSX Kenwood Wireless Apple CarPlay HDMI Complete Radio Kit

NOTICE: Please select your year and model for installation specific information and what factory features will continue working.

Radio Summary:
If you are looking for the best available head unit for your Acura this Kenwood receiver is the winner. Kenwood also makes higher tier units that might have additional features but this radio has all the essential features you could want in a new radio. This radio has an 7″ HD capacitive touchscreen and tactile buttons to help you control your entertainment. This radio is loaded with wired and wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, Bluetooth Audio Streaming and Calling along with wireless Android Mirroring. This radio also has SiriusXM compatibility, an HDMI port, multiple camera inputs and three pairs of 4volt pre amp outputs to power your factory amplifier or aftermarket amplifiers. The only features missing from this radio are a CD/DVD player and built in GPS Guidance. Installing this stereo requires you to run a new microphone wire to the visor or other desired location. The USB port is on the back of the radio so you will need to run the included USB extension 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, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s.

Who should buy this radio:
This radio is a great choice for anyone looking to upgrade the head unit in their Acura. The Kenwood operating system is intuitive so if you know how to use a smartphone you can easily use this radio. This radio also has all the settings you could want to adjust the sound output to your liking. There are tons of menus to find all kind of cool adjustments but if you are just looking for the basics this radio is simple and easy to control. The icons are large and selecting your desired source is easy. The HD screen makes choosing apps or selecting radio stations enjoyable and electronics inside this head unit provide a solid audio foundation for integrating with the factory system in your Acura or powering an aftermarket system.

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. If you like to keep all your media on a USB drive this radio is also not a good choice. The menus for traversing folders and finding the exact song you may want to listen to on your USB drive is annoying. If you want to watch videos of a USB its okay but not for audio.

About the Kenwood Brand:
Kenwood is often compared to Pioneer and is referred to as ‘your grandpas radio’ by enthusiast when it comes to aftermarket electronics. But that statement while silly just showcases how long Kenwood has been around delivering quality aftermarket audio components. The Kenwood power delivery, audio quality and sleek operating system makes their head units an easy recommendation for enthusiast and professionals looking for a new radio. Kenwood offers a one year warranty on head units so you can have peace of mind that your investment is protected.

Acura TL MDX TSX BOSS Elite Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto Complete Radio Kit

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 or Wireless Android Auto to your Acura at an affordable price this BOSS Elite Apple CarPlay touchscreen double din radio is a great choice. It is one of the most affordable name brand units with wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This radio also has Bluetooth, USB/SD Card Media Playback and the option to add a backup camera or an aftermarket amplifier for subwoofers. What this radio doesn’t have is built in GPS, CD/DVD or Sirius XM capabilities. Installing this unit requires you to run a new microphone wire to the visor or other desired location. Also the USB inputs are at the back of the radio so you must run the extensions to an accessible location or flush mount USB ports somewhere in your dash. Our plug and play 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, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s.

Who should buy this radio:
This radio is meant for someone looking for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto at a lower price point. This radio great for someone who also wants Bluetooth audio streaming/calling and the ability to add a backup camera. The wireless connections allow you to keep your phone in your pocket or bag and manage your music on the go straight from the touchscreen of the radio without plugging in any wires. The touchscreen on this radio is responsive so using it to control CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth is easy. The tactile buttons also are a great benefit of this radio. Almost all new aftermarket radios are incorporating capacitive touch buttons so its nice to have buttons you can feel and press down. Lastly this radio has an SD card slot so you can access your entire media collection instantly just by adding your SD card.

Who should look for something else:
If you are looking for built in GPS Guidance, Sirius XM capabilities, or Phone Mirroring this radio is not a good choice. This radio also isn’t suggested for those who want to run complex aftermarket audio system with multiple amplifiers. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX and TSX but with aftermarket equipment this radio doesn’t have all the recommended settings to run multiple amplifiers. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a Kenwood radio instead.

About the BOSS Brand:
While BOSS has been in business for over 30 years some worry about quality of their products and opt for choosing a better recognized brand. The BOSS Elite line of products has really taken charge in the last couple of years and offers a fantastic value to those looking for a great inexpensive radio. BOSS offers a three year warranty on the BOSS elite line of radios so you can have peace of mind that your investment will be protected.

2009 10 11 12 13 2014 Acura TL TSX Climate Control Conversion Harness – Navigation to Non Nav

When you install an aftermarket radio in your 2009 to 2014 Acura TL or 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX you will lose the ability to see the current climate control information. You can still control the climate and adjust the temperature and wind speed, but you can’t see the current values of the temperature or the fan speed. If you want to regain the information you will need to install the Audio HVAC screen that comes standard in the base Acura TL or the base Acura TSX. The factory navigation display is full RGB color, the Audio HVAC display is monochrome and will just show the climate information. The process of swapping it is relatively simple just unscrew the old screen and install the new Audio HVAC display in its place. If you have an Acura TL you will also need to replace the vents the sit below the screen. The last part you will need to make the conversion possible is the harness on this page. This harness connects from the factory display panel to the Audio HVAC display.

This harness plugs right into the connector next to the green connector on the navigation control knob. Then you route the cable behind your radio up to the Audio HVAC display. You want to be careful when tucking the wires you do no want to pinch anything. If you are looking for the vents or audio HVAC climate display the parts are as follows. You can find these parts on eBay, a junkyard or your local dealer. The vents on the Acura TL are different on the navigation and non navigation models. When you replace the navigation display you will lose the backup camera. We have a camera retention harness or you can just install an aftermarket backup camera instead. Instructions here

Part numbers for 2009-2014 Acura TL
TL climate screen – 39710-TK4-A02
TL vents – 77270-TK4-A21ZA

Parts for 2009-2014 Acura TSX
TSX climate screen – 39710-TL7-305

Acura MDX TL TSX MB-QUART HIFONICS PNP Amplifier Installation Harness

Upgrade the amplifier in your Acura TSX , TL, MDX with our plug and play harness. This harness works with the following amplifiers: NA2-500.5, NA2-320.4, TPS-A600.5. TPS-A350.4. This listing is only for the amplifier harness it does not include an amplifier.

This harness is fully tested on the exact amplifier you are installing before shipping therefore if you encounter an issue such as hissing or ringing after installation the harness is most likely not the issue. The issue is most likely your audio source or your power source.

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Acura TSX Aftermarket Subwoofer Integration T-Harness

Do you want to add aftermarket subwoofers to your Acura TSX? If you have a TSX from 2004 to 2008 that uses the factory amplifier (they all do unless you removed it) then you can use this t harness to get a low level sub signal (0v-3v) from the factory radio and the switched 12v amp turn on as well from one location without removing the radio.

This harness connects to the factory amplifier plug and gives you a pair of RCA out (RL and RR) and a remote lead (12v power) for your aftermarket amplifier. It makes adding a dedicated subwoofer amp easy and you can use it with the factory radio or an aftermarket radio if you use one of our DIY or plug and play harness to install your radio.

This is a low level signal with 3V of output at max volume. This harness will be all you need you will not need a line out converter.

If you are using an aftermarket radio installed with our accessories then this harness will allow to add an amplifier for subwoofers without removing the radio.

2010 2011 2012 2013 Acura MDX TL TSX Tech Package Navigation Aftermarket Radio Install Amp Bypass Combo

If you are looking to replace the radio in your 2010 2011 2012 2013 Acura MDX TSX or TL with navigation this wiring combo will help you replace the factory radio while also bypassing the factory amplifier. When replacing the factory radio in your MDX with navigation with an aftermarket radio you will not be able to achieve full volume control. This is because the factory amplifier and factory radio utilize a proprietary CAN BUS communication system. That system is responsible for raising volume, fader controls and muting the amplifier. Due to the design of the system both the factory amplifier and factory radio must be replaced in order to install an aftermarket radio. This wiring combo will help you replace the factory radio and the factory amplifier.

Installing an aftermarket radio in your 2010 2011 2012 2013 Acura MDX TL or TSX will result in the loss of the factory navigation system from being responsive. Your backup camera will not work and the map will not show The installation can be simple if you plan to give up certain speakers. If you want to retain them all you will have to be creative with your wiring.

This wiring combo provides you with the harnesses to plug into the cars factory harness so that your aftermarket radio will have power without wire tapping or splicing any factory wiring. Included in the harnesses are also the leads to keep the factory steering wheel controls working with your aftermarket radio. The other harness in this combo allows you to bypass the factory amplifier and use the aftermarket radios built in amplifier to power the speakers in your Acura MDX TL or TSX. Included in this combo is 8ft of speed wire which allow you to connect the speaker outputs from the aftermarket radio to the amplifier bypass. The radio is located in the center of the dash while the amplifier is located in the passenger kick panel.

This wiring harness combo is for an advanced DIY’r there are multiple wiring decisions that must be made. The MDX/TSX/TL has a total of 10 speakers which include 1 center channel speaker (3.5″), two tweeters(.5″), 4 door woofers(6.5″), two satellite speakers (3.5″), and 1 subwoofer (8″). All the speakers except the subwoofer get the power from the factory amplifier. The subwoofer has its own amplifier inside the enclosure. To get the factory subwoofer to work the signal provided must have DC offset and you will have to wire tap pin 23 on the 28 pin harness going into the amplifier. This pin/wire #23 is the amp turn on trigger for the factory subwoofer amplifier. You must power it with 12V+ either from the remote wire of your aftermarket radio or another source.

If you try to wire all the speakers in your MDX directly to your aftermarket radio you will most likely short the built in amplifier in your radio. You need to decide either which speakers to replace or which speakers you will not hook up. You can also use an amplifier to retain all the speakers. We have a 8 channel amplifier you can use to do so. The most common way to hook up your speakers to your aftermarket radio is to hook up the front left, front right, rear left and rear right speakers. This will also keep your tweeters working as they are wired with your front speakers. Wiring the combo in this configuration will eliminate the center speaker and the satellite speakers they will no longer produce sound.

To keep your factory subwoofer working you will need to wiretap the amp turn on wire which is white on pin 23 of the connector with the thin wires going into your amplifier you will also need to hook up the subwoofer wires to one of your rear speakers to provide it signal. The way the factory subwoofer amplifier turns on in your Acura MDX is with a remote wire and DC offset. So you need to tap the white wire and send a speaker level signal to amplifier for it to turn on and produce sound.

If you want to add amplifiers to the factory radio then you can checkout out our amp T harness.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acura TSX MDX RDX TL Amplifier Integration T-Harness

If your 2009 to 2013 Acura TSX, TL, RDX or 2007-2013 MDX has navigation and you want to keep the factory head unit but upgrade the amplifier then this harness will allow you to grab the output from the factory amplifier and feed it to your DSP or other integration interface. The other part of the harness will give you the connection to all the factory speakers(tweeters, dash, front door, rear door, pillar, subwoofer). In the Acura TL and TSX the subwoofer is directly powered by the amplifier. In the Acura MDX and RDX the subwoofer has its own built in amplifier to power the subwoofer. The subwoofer amplifier is inside of the enclosure in the rear so if you plan to upgrade the subwoofer or amplifier you will need to bypass that internal subwoofer amplifier by opening that enclosure and running new wiring.

When adding amplifiers to the ELS or Navigation system Acuras with the factory radio you will need to leave the factory amplifier connected. The factory amplifier and the factory radio use digital communication to adjust the volume. So if you unplug the amplifier completely you won’t be able to use the factory radio’s volume knob to control the volume. This means you must connect the yellow and black wires together and also to the interface or DSP you plan to use. If you plan to keep the factory subwoofer working then you must connect the brown wires at the end of the connectors together. All wires come labeled so you can determine which speakers you want to keep on the factory radio and which you want to amplify.

 

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Acura TSX DIY Wire Harness Combo – Non Nav Only

If you are installing an aftermarket radio in your 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Acura TSX this combination of harnesses are all you will need. This harness combo allows you to retain your factory amplifier, subwoofer and climate control display. Your steering wheel controls can also be retained with an additional part, the AXSWC. The radio you plan to install will need to have 5 RCA ports on the back label FL, FR, RR, RL,SUB if your radio does not have these outputs you will need a line out converter. Replacing the radio in your Acura TSX will result in the loss of your factory HFL, AUX and Sirius XM radio.

The 24 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to provide:
– Power
– Ground
– Illumination
– Steering Wheel Control Wires
– Primary Speakers (FL, FR, RL, RR)
– Amplifier Turn on

The 8 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to:
– Subwoofer

The 2 Pin Grey connector in this combo is used to:
-Factory AM/FM Antenna

Instructions can be found here

Acura TL MDX TSX Power Acoustik Apple CarPlay Complete Radio Kit

Radio Summary:
If you are on a budget but want to add Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth Audio Streaming to your Acura this Power Acoustik radio is the answer. This radio isn’t going to blow you away with its overall appearance or features but under the hood it has all the options you want in a modern radio at an affordable price. It features a capacitive touchscreen, tactile buttons and a traditional volume knob to help control your apps and music. 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 Capabilities or built in GPS Guidance. The microphone, USB and AUX ports are right in the front of the radio and don’t require any additional components or installation to function. Once the radio is connected and mounted in place you are good to start enjoying it. Our plug and play 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, speakers and factory navigation in most Acura’s. NOTICE: This radio requires manual programming of the steering wheel controls. Please watch the video below to program your steering wheel controls.

Who should buy this radio:
This radio is designed for someone on a budget who wants a simple head unit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth Audio Streaming. They don’t mind that the radio isn’t a top tier name brand and that some advanced audio features may be missing. They are more focused on the fact that this radio has a vibrant capacitive touchscreen that is responsive and glare free. That the buttons and volume knob allow you to easily control the radio without having to look directly at it. They also understand at this price point the operating system of this radio is going to be a bit clunky. Overall this radio provides a great value but due to the brand it is not as well received as other head units. After thoroughly testing this radio we can say that is a rare find in the cheaper head units. The overall quality is good but of course it can be improved.

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 or Sirius XM this is radio is not a good choice. This radio isn’t also isn’t good choice for someone who is looking to mirror their phone onto the screen of the radio. This radio also isn’t recommended for those who want to run a complex aftermarket audio system. This radio works great with the factory audio system in the Acura TL, MDX and TSX but with aftermarket equipment this radio doesn’t have the proper audio options to properly run multiple amplifiers. Installing a subwoofer amplifier is no problem but if you are planning to run a two or three amplifier system then we recommend a Kenwood radio with 4v-5V Preamp outputs instead.

About the Power Acoustik Brand:
Power Acoustik makes some awesome products. But in our personal opinion they sometimes suffer from quality control issues which leads to an inconsistent experience with the products they offer. Some products turn out to be great with no issues at all while others are unresponsive and noisy. This radio has been proven to be a winner for us and we can honestly recommend it. Acura Audio Garage backs this radio with a one year warranty from date of purchase so you can have peace of mind that your investment will be protected.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acura TSX Wired Aftermarket Radio Receiver PNP Harness

If you are having trouble wiring a new aftermarket radio in your 2nd Generation Acura TSX spanning years 2009 to 2010, 2011 to 2012, or 2013 to 2014 then this custom made wiring harness will solve your issue. Our wiring harness to connects to your aftermarket radio and integrates with the factory amplifier in your Acura TSX to power all of your speakers. This harness is compatible with Acuras that have the premium sound system(base) or the ELS sound system(tech package with navigation). This harness also works on the Acura TSX Wagon.

In the base or premium sound system this harness uses the RCAs to send a low level signal to the factory amplifier. The harness is also wired with the lead to turn on the factory amplifier when you are playing audio. The harness eliminates the need for any wiring splicing or wire cutting. It makes you installation plug and play. If you do wish to keep the steering wheel controls you will need an additional part.

In the tech package with navigation and the ELS audio system our harness uses RCAs along with the ELS amplifier interface to keep your factory amplifier and power all of your speakers. The ELS audio system requires the ELS Amplifier Interface to manipulate the factory amplifier volume. If you do not use the ELS interface you will have power and audio but you will not be able to achieve full volume with your aftermarket radio. This harness makes your installation plug and play and requires no additional wiring.

*DISCLAIMER FOR ACURA TSX WITH NAVIGATION*
When you install an aftermarket radio in your Acura TSX with navigation you will lose the ability to see the climate control information. You will also lose the factory navigation functionality and the backup camera. We offer the harnesses to convert the navigation display to the audio HVAC display to allow you to see the climate information again but you will need to purchase a used/new AUDIO HVAC Display part number 39710-TL7-305 . If you want to retain the factory backup camera then you will also need to to purchase the camera retention harness. This harness will allow you to view the factory backup camera on your new aftermarket screen. When you keep the factory camera you will need to wiretap the reverse trigger. You will also need to install the ELS Amplifier volume knob in an accessible area to control the volume of your system. Please watch the clips below.
*END DISCLAIMER*

When you replace the factory radio in your Acura TSX you will lose some factory components. Those components include Sirius XM Radio, Factory Hands Free Calling and streaming, Factory Navigation Guidance, Acuralink, USB port, and the factory AUX Port. If you want Satellite radio you will need an extra tuner as you cannot use the factory one. Your new aftermarket radio will have Bluetooth streaming and calling along with USB and AUX.

After placing your order we will create a custom wiring harness for your exact radio installation. The custom harness will allow you to install a new aftermarket radio without the need for any wire splicing or wire tapping. This harness will allow you to have a plug and play installation for your Acura TSX with a supported compatible radio. A parking bypass is highly recommended with your order if your radio brand is Pioneer, Kenwood or Alpine. You can learn more about the bypass and add one to your cart using this link.

Our plug and play harness integrates with the factory amplifier to retain your center speaker (tech only), front door speakers and tweeters, the rear door and rear deck speakers and the factory subwoofer. Included in our harness are the necessary three connectors for your Acura TSX and the radio specific connector that will plug into the back of your radio. Our harness uses RCAs to feed a low level signal from the aftermarket radio to the factory amplifier. We also add the connector for the AXSWC steering wheel control interface so you can retain your factory steering wheel controls if desired. The AXSWC is an additional purchase it is not included. The wiring for the AXSWC is completed so if you do purchase it you can just plug it in. You can find the AXSWC here. The ASXWC allows you to retain volume up, volume down, next, previous and mode on your steering wheel but not the call control buttons with your aftermarket radio.

In order for your aftermarket radio to be compatible with our harness it must have at least 5 RCA outputs including FL, FR, RL, RR, and SUB. Also the brand of the aftermarket radio must appear in the selection menu of this listing. If you are unsure if your radio qualifies please call us at 877-542-2872.

In order to complete your order we may need your radios model number please include it in the billing checkout notes or if you forget please include a valid phone number where me may reach you in case of any questions.

FAQ.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Can I add an aftermarket backup camera with your harness?
    – Yes just follow the instructions provided in the radios owners manual or the cameras manual to complete the installation.
  6. 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.
  7. Do I get to keep all my speakers?
    – Yes all speakers are retained in the base and the tech package.
  8. 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.