I just ordered a Kenwood eXcelon DNX6980 nav unit. Was wondering what else do I need to buy in order to install. Wiring harness, dash kit etc. Attachment 222119

 

Are you only swapping the H/U? Are you using the same speakers? Adding an amp? What year is your JK? What system do you have installed right now?

 

Only swapping the hu and i have the bare bones cd, mp3. no infinity or uconnect or any of the other stuff.

 

You will need a dash kit. It is 2 spacers to fill the void around the new H/U. You will also need a wiring harness. JKs use a CanBus to control the factory H/U. The wiring harness handles the CanBus communications and provides you with a Hot, Ignition, Ground, Dimmer and maybe Reverse. I used the Metra XSVI-6522. They are also made by Scosche and PAC Audio. Finally you will need an antenna adapter. Jeep uses a Euro type antenna connector. I think the Scosche part number is VWA3.

 

I just installed a pioneer Avic-z120bt this week so if you get stuck on your install shoot me a message.



Not to hard overall only problem is cutting the factory bracket if you are installing a double din





Also attached a list of items I ordered to make the install east pm me for the site since nor sure I can put the name.





Lastly I added a pic of the wire harness all connected ( I like tape so no need to say you should have used wire connectors)

 

Thanks for all your help, I will be sure to keep ya posted when I get it in.

 

Just to be sure before I order this stuff, is this all I need to install?

Scosche CR1291B 2007 Dodge Nitro/Jeep Wrangler/Chrysler Sebring - Scosche


Axxess XSVI-6522 07-Up Chrysler CAN Rap Retention Harness Adapter - Metra Electronics Corp



Metra 40-EU10 VW /BMW/Euro Car to Male Motorola Vehicle Antenna Adapter - Metra Electronics Corp