crazyroth

I have a 2012 xB and am in the planing stage of replacing the factory head unit with an aftermarket single DIN unit. Unfortunately I cannot find a dash kit or wire harness to buy from retailers. Any ideas??? I am a custom cabinetmaker and can cut an appropriate piece of plastic for the dash but really don't want to cut the factory wiring harness off. Does anyone know if any other year has the same wiring harness?

jetas

2008-2012 should all be the same

crazyroth

You would think I guess but there is a part# for 2008-2010. Seems weird that I cant find a part on eBay or any stereo part place for the 2011-2012. Crazy that the 2013 is pretty much here ant they have no part for the 2011 even.

jetas

Then just get the one for te '08 i had no issues when i installed my touchscreen

crazyroth

So you have a 2008 xB and put the new 2012 touch screen into it? Same wires same mounting brackets?

Caprice0083

Try www.crutchfield.com

jetas

No I have a '12 aswell but i had no issue finding te harmess or connecting my indash (aftermarket Pioneer)

If i remember right, its the same harness for the 08-12 xB

Caprice0083

Give these a shot

InDash Kit
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SCN2...eiver-Kit.html

Wiring Harness
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207017...e-Harness.html

jetas

I do have to admit the fitment on the install kit wasnt spot on. But it wasnt difficult to make it work

KaneoheKoa

The Crutchfield kit: it's not perfect, but it gets the job done neatly. No aftermarket dash kit will do the job perfectly, but then again, no aftermarket HU looks stock!

crazyroth

I don't mind playing around a bit with the dash kit but the wiring from the 2008-10 will be the same????

ttircuit

The wiring is the same. I actually have a stock radio from an 08 in my 11 for the time being. My DVD player went out and I still haven't got a new one.

crazyroth

Thanks for the help!! I'll get the wire kit and figure out the dash kit off of the 08 as well.

Shadezz

iTrader: (1)

I got mine from quality auto sound and it was for worked fine for me....I have an 2011. I went with Kenwood's DDX419 Deck!!
Metra Wire Harness-70-1761
Metra DD Kit-95-8202

Shadezz

iTrader: (1)

You should really look into getting a Double Din unit as they start around 200 bucks...Kenwood makes a DDX219 or DDX319 that start in the high 200s but are well worth the money. Good luck on your new head unit!@!

crazyroth

Thanks a ton!! My single din I have is great for now until I have some money to spend on a really nice double. Thanks for the pics.

jetas

A good sounding single din is pretty affordable. A good sounding double din... Not so much... Lol

Shadezz

iTrader: (1)

Best 300 bucks spent!! KENWOOD DDX319!!!

Has B/T, DVD, USB, 3-(4v)RCA preouts(Amazing sound with amps)....by the way I think the dash calls for a DD unit as the factory come with one.

Sell the factory stereo for 100-150 bucks and upgrade!!!

crazyroth

Okay fine!!!!! I'm not going single din anymore. I'll sell the one I have and for sure going for the Kenwood DDX419. I'm convinced after checking the reviews. Plus it looks so wicked.

jetas

I love my Pioneer AVH-P8400BH. 7" screen, hi volt outputs, bluetooth and all the bells and whistles you could want