Radio wiring harnesses are an assembly of electrical cables that transmit signals to your cars speaker system. If you ever need to replace the stock radio that comes with your car, a wiring harness will allow you to keep the vehicle’s factory amplifier and get everything working correctly.
What Should You Consider in a Radio Wiring Harness?
The most important consideration in the purchase of a radio wiring harness is compatibility with the make, model, and year of your vehicle.
Best For Honda/Acura: Scosche HA08B Wiring Harness Kit
A standard radio wiring harness to connect an aftermarket stereo to the factory radio harness. The direct connection does not require cutting any wires. Made with a factory high-quality wire and connectors, the wires are color-coded for an easier installation. Works in select Honda and Acura vehicles.
Best For Ford: Scosche FD16B Wire Harness
This radio wiring harness is meant for select 1998 to 2009 Ford vehicles. It is not compatible with factory amplified systems, it connects to aftermarket stereo to the factory radio harnesses. It is color-coded for an easier installation.
Best For Subaru: 20-pin Subaru/Nissan Headunit/Radio Wiring Harness with Steering Wheel Switch Wires
This upgraded version of radio wiring harness includes pins to connect to a steering wheel control interface module for Subaru vehicles. The harness includes wires that go into the steering wheel switches.
Best For Mazda: Metra 70-7901 Radio Wiring Harness for Mazda
This radio wiring harness plugs in Mazda vehicles. No cutting of the factory wiring is needed. It allows for the installation of an aftermarket radio using the existing factory wiring and connectors.
Save money on installing a new car stereo with the purchase of a radio wiring harness, to install on your own. The instructions and color-coded wires make it easy to set up your car with a new music system.
