Wow thank you. I had just gotten my radio installed and for a while I wasn't sure where to get switched power from. You are a genius for using that power window fuse. I was thinking of going to the engine bay. Thank you! I just need to get the adapter kit to mount the radio and screw it in... Walmart was sold out.

THANKYOU times a million i spent at least an hour trying to get the radio to come on with the key , every forum had me try pink wires, brown wires, green wires im just hacking up my factory harness trying to make it go Thankyou it works good now

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

It is the best video I have seen, I was breaking my head where to connect the red wire 😅 Thank you very much, you have a new follower

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped! That red wire is a challenge for sure. Welcome to the channel and I hope you enjoy some of the other videos!

@Followjesusthetruth

Жыл бұрын

Foreal bro

@thesa8nt1

Жыл бұрын

Dude... same here. That freaking red wire was driving me insane!!!!!

@thesa8nt1

Жыл бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Like other people, the red wire was driving me nuts. Thanks!!!!

I’m planning on replacing my factory radio with the one you used , with the help of your video . I’ll let you know how it went !

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

6 ай бұрын

Sounds good!

You're a lifesaver man!! My radio died in my 07 impala a few days ago and this vid helped me with swapping it, thanks dude

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

Wow this video is awesome. Very helpful And direct

Thank you, you explained very well. Thank you for your time.

Thanks for this video! I bought the exact kit shown in video, It made it super easy! Any advice I'd give someone is buy a Sony or name brand stereo. I bought a Chinese off brand and it had some of the wire colors/ purpose mislabeled that caused confusion and neither of the plastic brackets fit my stereo and the screw holes didn't line up. I had to snip, cut, sand, drill and paint them and reinforce the cheap plastic wings with metal but it was solid and custom fit in the end. Looks great and works perfectly!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for sharing your experience!

i like this video and i did find some help. the help is in regards to the red wire mentioned. with some looking there is not alot of clear easy to understand info on what is really needed. i did not find the kit you used on the scoche site. no mention of much on the metra site. crutchfield and sonixelectronix has so many choices. from the simple harness to 150 dollar options. thank you for the slower paced video with good camera work. so many race and sloppy camera.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad the video was helpful!

easy tutorial, love the channel

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was easy to follow! I appreciate it!

I’m deciding on upgrading my sound system on my 2012 impala Ltz with the Bose sound system.Im thinking on doing the 3 way 350 watt pioneer speakers.In the back I’m going to do a pioneer 700 watt.Am I doing this right?also getting different tweeters.I might have blown my Bose speakers somehow.I don’t play them past half volume but my bass is at max.Got any better speaker brand suggestions?

There is no video better then this to describe exactly what to do!!👍👍...i hooked the remote wire for the aftermarket subs amp to the same wire as the fuse wire in this video because the radio wire was constant but now the radio doesn't always shut off when it supposed to after you open the door...any suggestions??

Great video 👏 it really helped

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!

By far the best video thank you!!!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Oops thank you so much bro great video

Do you kwn exactly what color that red power wire goes too ?? And also do u have the link for the deck install kit?

Thank you for this excellent video! I was able to wire and install my radio step by step along with this. A quick question. My radio stays on when I turn off the ignition, and only shuts off if the passenger door opens (not the driver door). I suspect this is from the 12V wiring to the fuse box. Can this be fixed to turn off from the driver door?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! The passenger door is interesting. Mine continues to supply power for a short period of time when the ignition is turned off, but will immediately cut the power when the driver door is opened. I will double check all of the doors and report back. It will probably be on Monday. Currently out of town for the week.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I just checked all of the doors. After shutting off the ignition, the radio stays on for a while. However, opening any door immediately cuts power to the radio. I tested each door individually and they all turned off the radio.

Thank you Very Nice

Problem I have a blue wire coming out of my aftermarket sterio as a blue with White coming out of the adapter. What do I do?

Hey buddy do you have to run the swtch power to the fuse? Im onstalling an aftermarket in my daughters 07 impala , i used a harness and im not getting power. Should i run the red wire same as you ? Thanks in advance .

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

27 күн бұрын

Yes, run the red wire to the window fuse. It needs to get power only when the key is on. There is not at wire in the factory harness with switched power. It only has constant power (yellow wire). The factory stereo has an internal way to use constant power only. Aftermarket stereo requires constant power (to save the time and preset radio stations) and it also needs separate switched power to turn the unit on when the key is on.

Could you do it for my Impala, please ?

I have an 08 impala ltz. Will the linked harness still plug in correctly? Planning on running a different amp anyways so not worried about bypassing the stock one.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

11 ай бұрын

Yea, it will still plug in correctly.

Do u know how to get my door chime and blinker sound to work? Everything else worked well but I haven't taken it apart again since installing. I couldn't remember where to splice the pinkish wire to?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

3 ай бұрын

I can confirm that the door chime function is lost with this simple harness.

What does blue/white stripe go to? My radio doesn't have it but it's on the Scosche harness adapter.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Ай бұрын

“factory amplifier remote turn on”

What about if I have a factory amplifier

What other fuses could you use besides a window fuse. Taking my impala head unit to sierra head unit (same harness) but it has crank windows

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

2 ай бұрын

You’ll need something that only has power when the key is on.

What spade connector did you use? I’m so close to having it installed but I’ve never worked with wires before, so that’s the part where I got lost.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

3 ай бұрын

I used a spade connector because that’s what was on the end of the red wire that they supplied.

Good video

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Are you sacrificing the ability to use your power windows for the power cable or am missing something?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

9 ай бұрын

No. The power windows are not affected at all. Just using the same power source. And by using the input leg of the fuse, the windows are still fused correctly (the stereo doesn’t go through the window fuse). The stereo should have its own fuse on the back.

what kind of radio Sony stereo did you use? I want that exact 1

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Ай бұрын

The information is down in the video description.

Would you keep the steering wheel control with everything included in the kit? Or is it more complicated than that

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I do not have steering wheel controls, so I cannot verify first-hand, but I have read that this kit will NOT keep steering wheel controls. The instructions for the specific Sony stereo that I used say that the stereo itself does retain steering wheel controls. So, you may need a harness and a stereo designed to retain controls. Unfortunately, I do not know what harness to recommend for that. I think maybe this kit is designed to retain all functionality, but I do not know for sure. I recommend calling the manufacturer to verify this is correct. amzn.to/42zJ5c8 www.crutchfield.com/p_120GMOS04/Metra-GMOS-04-Wiring-Interface.html?cnxclid=16796236390059893953210090301008005

@barttman0

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial thank you so much for the response! I really appreciate it and I love your videos👍🏾

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@barttman0 thanks, I appreciate it. Happy to help if I can!

do we do anything with steering wheel controls?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

11 ай бұрын

From what I’ve read, aftermarket, harnesses typically do not carry over steering wheel controls. This one specifically definitely does not.

I've heard that splicing the wires like this means that the warning chimes (e.g. for when the door is open) no longer function. There are some much more expensive harness adaptors on the market that claim to retain this function. Is this true? These more expensive adaptors also claim to retain the retained accessory power (so the radio can function for a short time after switching the ignition off) and the steering wheel controls. Do I need the more expensive adaptor for all these things or do they still work with this method? Thanks!!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I will do some testing and let you know. I know for sure that as normal, the radio stays on for a while after shutting the vehicle off, but it shuts off immediately if you open the drivers door. This functionality is the result of tapping into the power windows. I’m not sure about the warning chimes. I guess I have not paid that much attention. I will let you know.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I can verify that as normal, the radio will stay on for a while when turning the key off. Or it will shut off immediately when you open the drivers door. However, it does not appear to do any warning chimes. I opened the drivers door with the key in the ignition, and there was no chime. I’m not sure what made a chime or not chime with the old original stereo. I guess I never noticed. I do not have any steering wheel controls (other than cruise control) so I could not test that. But the stereo instructions says the stereo compatible with steering wheel controls. Not sure about the adapter harness. I hope that helps!

@deadchannel991

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Yes, on these vehicles you will lose chime when you install the radio with one of these harness adapters. There are more expensive ones that do retain chime, the cheaper of which can add humming or feedback to the audio of the car. another note, some of these vehicles have stock amplifiers, and it will have a different harness adapter as well. the vehicles without the stock amp will work with this harness but you may have to modify the stock harness on the vehicles with an amp.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@deadchannel991 Thanks, I appreciate it! The whole purpose of my channel is to help people out and I would hate for someone to buy this kit and unknowingly lose functionality. I think this is critical information that should be disclosed at the beginning of the video. I will do a little more research, delete this video, edit it, and repost it with this information disclosed at the beginning. I think steering wheel volume controls may also be lost, but I don’t have volume buttons on my steering wheel, so I don’t know for sure.

@deadchannel991

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial they likely will be but that’s the same for every car with steering wheel controls, you just have to buy a separate harness

Question: That "antenna connector", that is also for Sirius XM right?

@rma7921

6 ай бұрын

No, that antenna is for am/fm. You need a separate satellite antenna and tuner... they're about $60

@XChildeofMalkavX

6 ай бұрын

@@rma7921 Thank you, Im in the market to upgrade my 08 impala's stereo and i wanna make sure (whatever I get) is XM ready. Been looking on crutchfield website.

Do you have steering wheel controls?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

No, I do not. And I have read that this simple harness will not carry over steering wheel controls.

hi im using the same plastic harness kit, but i have a Kenwood DMX7709S, I connected the plastic bits in the exact same way you did but it refuses to fit properly, would you happen to know why? Thanks!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

11 ай бұрын

Use the instructions in the Kenwood manual. I see yours has a metal sleeve, which is common. My Sony did not have a metal sleeve, so your install into the plastic adapter will be a bit different.

@erickmurillo8757

4 ай бұрын

I’m having the same issue what did you end up doing?

What did you use the brown for?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

The key on the adapter harness package says “brown = mute/not used”

my driver side speaker stopped working after i installed the stereo would you happen to know why and or have a fix for this issue?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

8 ай бұрын

Double check the wire splices for good connections.

can you tell me what sony radio you used ?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

10 ай бұрын

Stereo (Sony DSX-B700): amzn.to/3Ivp3YH

you did good NOWwhere do i get that radio lol

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

9 ай бұрын

I put a link to it down in the video description.

How does the OEM radio get power then?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

11 ай бұрын

There are typically two power wires. 1) yellow constant power. This always supplies power to keep the clock accurate and preset radio stations saved. 2) red accessory power. This only provides power when the key is on and is what powers the radio for operation. The factory harness only has the yellow constant power. It does not have the red accessory power wire, which is what the aftermarket radio needs, which is why we have to wire it in from a different source. (You can’t use the yellow wire because the radio will always be on, even when the car is off). The stock radio received data when the key was on and internally programmed to use the constant power when the key is on. This is not typical. Most radios have a yellow and red wire, and aftermarket radios need a yellow and red wire.

Will this kit work with a 2015 impala limited LS non bose?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Well, the fit guide just lists 2006 to 2013 Impala. But, the 14-16 Limited LS is the exact same body style, so I personally think it would work and I would buy it with no concerns. To be safe, you can call Scosche customer service and ask.

@user-zc7ld2nz6g

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Thank you!

Whats the diffrence from this model and the impalas with bose ???

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

The Bose has a built in amplifier.

@Skipzz97

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial can you by pass that ??

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@Skipzz97 I wish I could help, but I’m not sure how to do it. I hope it goes well!

Did you lose the steering wheel functions?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

9 күн бұрын

Yes, this simple harness will not carry over the steering wheel controls.

I installed my stereo exactly as you explained but I have no sound how do I fix this?

@deadchannel991

Жыл бұрын

does your impala have bose audio? it should say "bose" on the door panels if it does. If so, you likely have a stock amplifier and need to supply power to it from the radio you installed.

@housechillin8386

3 ай бұрын

​@@deadchannel991hi there mine has bose so would i run the blue/whte remote wire to bose amp? or tap in the harness by head unit?

I have the red wire conneceted. I have power to the stereo but have NO SOUND ??? I am mechanically inclined but NOT stereo inclined lol my son wanted a new stereo in his 2012 impala and I am stuck now !! Why is everything working but NO sound ?? Head unit is all that was replaced everything else is factory. So what and where is my issue ???

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

4 ай бұрын

Do you have the Bose system? Does it say “Bose” on the front door speaker grills?

W🌟🙏🏽

Changed the radio in my car and got no sound. Same harness and everything. I do have steering wheel controls. Don’t know if I need the interface or not

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

3 ай бұрын

I do not have steering wheel controls. I don’t think they carry over. Do you have the factory Bose system?

@bubbamike77

3 ай бұрын

No I don’t. Basic Ls package. Just with steering wheel controls

How does it sound?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

2 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

Hello, my speakers are Bose, how do I know that my car has an amplifier, where can I find it?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

4 ай бұрын

I believe the amplifier is in the trunk between the rear speakers.

i hooked mine up the same exact way and it wont even turn on? what could be wrong? the manual says the red is the accessory and the yellow is the constant

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

11 ай бұрын

That is correct. Yellow is constant and red is accessory. To turn on, you have to supply power to the red accessory wire on the radio harness. (end it also needs to be grounded with the black wire).

Im confused. Ive checked some of the comments and you say that if the impala has the bose amp between the 2 6x9s then you cant use this kit. And some comments you can. Which is it. I have the 2014 ltz limited. And i see the amp in the trunk. And i have already ordered the kit. Will it work on my model?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

6 ай бұрын

It’s been a while, but I believe the amp requires a power source from the stereo, which this simple harness doesn’t provide. A more expensive harness kit is required.

@garyallred8302

4 ай бұрын

You have to get the factory Amp harness.. just something else they make you buy

@lilchezboi6156

3 ай бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial hey do you know what the other harness is called for the bose system or where i can find it?

@lilchezboi6156

3 ай бұрын

I already have the regular harness but now do I just need the bypass thing for the Bose amp?

@soxit2mee

3 ай бұрын

@@lilchezboi6156 its not a special harness. It's about a certain wire that turns the amp on. I believe it's the remote wire. It's one of them blue wires on the harness. It needs to be hooked up to the red wire to turn on when the radio turns on.

so i got it all hooked up right with a good harness did the red wire to the window fuse turns on but no sound i connected the blue and white to th 12volts still nothing tryed the antena to the blue and white nothing i see it moving on my screen but no sound hooked the stock radio up worked fine any help

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Do you have the Bose system with a factory amplifier?

@opdanky236

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial no bose and i cant seem to find the amp there 2 thing on the trunk one security and the other thing says LG but dosent look like a amp when i look it up

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@opdanky236 since it’s not the Bose system, you don’t have a factory amp. The whole system is just the stereo, which is good; you only need to connect power to the stereo. Since the stereo has power, not sure why there is not any sound. What stereo are you using?

@opdanky236

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial ken wood not for sure exact model

@opdanky236

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial then tryed a power acoustic just to see but both radios are brand new 300$ on the kenwood

Ya that connection to the fuse was wrong location. But other then that very well done.

@chiefcake2123

7 ай бұрын

which fuse is it

@chefcesarreynosa7892

6 ай бұрын

I tried this and it won't turn off now

does this radio also have blue tooth?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

9 ай бұрын

Yes it does!

Sir how do we tell if we have bose i have a 2008 50th anniversary impala

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

7 ай бұрын

The stereo doesn’t have any special marking’s. It looks exactly the same for standard vs. Bose. The way to tell is the front door speakers will have a BOSE logo on them. The only other way is to look for the amp (the Bose system has an amplifier, while the standard system doesn’t).

@Purbus_Equates_Cortez

7 ай бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial what does the amp look like when I take out my radio it's hot

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@Purbus_Equates_Cortez The factory Bose amplifier is located in the trunk. It should be between the two 6 x 9 speakers behind the back seat.

@Purbus_Equates_Cortez

7 ай бұрын

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial ok I'm good I don't think I have it

My stereo stays on when car is off any advice what I should do? I installed it the same way as the video.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

7 ай бұрын

Does it turn off when you open the door? Yellow is supposed to be constant power. Red is supposed to be switched/ignition power. Check that it’s wired correctly. Double check your red power source only provides power when the ignition is on.

@fernasty497

6 ай бұрын

No it doesn’t turn off when I open the door. I followed the video the red wire goes to that fuse you used.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

6 ай бұрын

@@fernasty497 After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, your windows (and radio) should continue to work for a minute or so unless you open the door. When you open the door, the power is cut immediately. Do your power windows stop working when you open the doors with the key removed?

@fernasty497

6 ай бұрын

Found my mistake I hooked it up to the fuse below the one you used. So I just moved it to the fuse above (the one on the video) and everything works fine now as it should.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

6 ай бұрын

@@fernasty497 awesome! Glad you got it sorted out!

👍

Can’t get any power. What did I do wrong?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I used the power windows fuse in the interior fuse box for the power supply. It provides 12 volts when the key is on.

I got BOSE how to install it with bose

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I believe you need this harness kit to work with the factory Bose amplifier. I recommend calling the manufacturer to verify this is correct for your specific vehicle. amzn.to/42zJ5c8 www.crutchfield.com/p_120GMOS04/Metra-GMOS-04-Wiring-Interface.html?cnxclid=16796236390059893953210090301008005

I ordered a harness for the same car it look like they gave me 2. Help?😊

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

There are two harnesses in the kit. You need to use both of them.

@rodneyhendricks2412

Жыл бұрын

Ok both harnesses have yellow wires why? That’s confused me?😢

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@rodneyhendricks2412 I agree that there should only be one yellow wire. That is not right and is confusing indeed. It sounds like the wrong harness. I recommend calling SCOSCHE customer service directly. I have talked to them in the past, and they are great. They will help you sort it out.

@rodneyhendricks2412

Жыл бұрын

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial ok yes it’s is confusing. Do the have a contact number or something?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@rodneyhendricks2412 Technical Support: (800) 363-4490 ext. 3 www.scosche.com/contact

I did this and now it won't turn off 😆

@reynaldogarcia4897

6 ай бұрын

You must have the power cable connected to a fuse that always has power Get a current tester and see which fuse turns on with the key off or which one doesn't, if it doesn't turn on with the key off, try the key in accessories if it turns on ready, connect it.

Iv done everything and still no power to my radio

@itssjr258

Жыл бұрын

Having the same issue how did you fix ?

@rodneyhendricks2412

Жыл бұрын

Same here everything hooked up no power. Both of my harness have some many yellow and red wires. Help?

@mr.dondomg9350

Жыл бұрын

any luck?

I connected it to that fuse, and it stays on without the key being in the ignition

You missed one step lol make sure everything powers up before reinstalling 🤣🤣🤣

@mendo1400

Ай бұрын

Wdym ??

@treveonalexander5452

Ай бұрын

@@mendo1400make sure the radio powers on like supposed before instead of installing trim panels back just to find out the radio doesn’t work

I make a good living, ripping out crap like that.

Did this and it started blowing out my fan fuse car started overheating I urge anybody watching this don’t listen to this dud the red wire does NOT go in the window fuse at all whatsoever

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing. The fan is on a separate fuse, unrelated to the power window fuse, so I’m not sure what is going on in your vehicle. You may have a bad fan motor drawing too many amps or a bare wire grounding out and drawing too many amps. Something on the fan circuit is drawing excessive amps and blowing the fan circuit fuse.