There has been a lot of questions on how to install an aftermarket head unit in the WK's. People are wanting to know if all their stock features will work (radio on till door opens with key off, steering wheel controls, Boston Acoustics amp powered, etc.). The following two wiring harnesses will allow the factory features to be retained.
1. Metra XSVI-6502
Metra XSVI-6502 Chrysler Interface For select 2005-up Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles Supplies switched accessory power to aftermarket receivers at Crutchfield.com
This one will be needed if you don't have the Boston Acoustics system or factory steering wheel controls. Everything else will function like the factory radio did. You will be able to remove the key and power the aftermarket head unit until you open a door.
2. PAC's C2R-CHY4
PAC Chrysler Radio Replacement Interface Allows aftermarket radio installation in select 2004-up Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles (model C2R-CHY4) at Crutchfield.com
This one will retain all factory radio options with an aftermarket head unit. This part will allow you to keep your Boston Acoustics amp, steering wheel controls, and be able to remove the key and power the aftermarket head unit until you open a door.
They are both pricey, but if you buy a new head unit from Crutchfield, they will give you 1/2 off the wiring harness. I am glad I paid the price for one to keep my factory options with an aftermarket head unit.
1. Metra XSVI-6502
Metra XSVI-6502 Chrysler Interface For select 2005-up Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles Supplies switched accessory power to aftermarket receivers at Crutchfield.com
This one will be needed if you don't have the Boston Acoustics system or factory steering wheel controls. Everything else will function like the factory radio did. You will be able to remove the key and power the aftermarket head unit until you open a door.
2. PAC's C2R-CHY4
PAC Chrysler Radio Replacement Interface Allows aftermarket radio installation in select 2004-up Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles (model C2R-CHY4) at Crutchfield.com
This one will retain all factory radio options with an aftermarket head unit. This part will allow you to keep your Boston Acoustics amp, steering wheel controls, and be able to remove the key and power the aftermarket head unit until you open a door.
They are both pricey, but if you buy a new head unit from Crutchfield, they will give you 1/2 off the wiring harness. I am glad I paid the price for one to keep my factory options with an aftermarket head unit.