2012 Head Unit Upgrade Harness 411 ??

[Skyjockey]

Anyone verify the Axxess XSVI-6522-NAV will work with the 2012 Express with the low end radio?? It has SAT but no NAV or wheel controls. It was recommended by Sonic but when I checked with Metra the RAM wasn't listed?? They offered to swap the PAC C2R CHY4 but said it does the same thing for more money.

So much conflicting info between Amazon, Crutchfield, Sonic and the manufacturers as to what fits and doesn't? Wanted to see what has been used and known to work !

Thanks so much

 

[BigSexyBlue05]

Anyone verify the Axxess XSVI-6522-NAV will work with the 2012 Express with the low end radio?? It has SAT but no NAV or wheel controls. It was recommended by Sonic but when I checked with Metra the RAM wasn't listed?? They offered to swap the PAC C2R CHY4 but said it does the same thing for more money.

So much conflicting info between Amazon, Crutchfield, Sonic and the manufacturers as to what fits and doesn't? Wanted to see what has been used and known to work !

Thanks so much

Im actually gettin ready to install my after market next weekend. They also sent me the wire harness ending in 6522. This better work. I also have the basic stereo

 

[Skyjockey]

Im actually gettin ready to install my after market next weekend. They also sent me the wire harness ending in 6522. This better work. I also have the basic stereo

Oh well, sale ends Fri so I will just order it tonight. They have a 60 day return policy. Let me know how it goes

 

[BigSexyBlue05]

Just so you know, wireharness works.

 

[Skyjockey]

Just so you know, wireharness works.

Thanks for the update !! I forgot where I had posted this lol Got mine but need some good weather before I try and install.

How did the rest of the job go? Any advice you can pass along

 

[scotts2012ram]

Little heads up i installed my radio the end of 2012 be ready to cus ram theres very little room in there may just be my big hands. If you need help let me know i did a full install other than doors but there in the works now

 

[Skyjockey]

Little heads up i installed my radio the end of 2012 be ready to cus ram theres very little room in there may just be my big hands. If you need help let me know i did a full install other than doors but there in the works now

LOL,
When I first got my truck I pulled the center console open to find a wire for my radar detector. I was amazed at how much open space is behind the dash yet an aftermarket radio needs to modify the das opening to fit it??

Seems like another tactic to get people to just buy an upgraded deck from the start??

 

[Skyjockey]

Little heads up i installed my radio the end of 2012 be ready to cus ram theres very little room in there may just be my big hands. If you need help let me know i did a full install other than doors but there in the works now

Could use that help !!
Seems the radio is way bigger than the opening.
Trimmed enough of the plastic dash but now hits the metal bracket deeper in the dash. From my measurements it is about 1/4" difference.

I'm sure I will need to "trim" some sheetmetal but how did you guys get in there to cut it out?

Did you just cut a vertical slit and bend it over?

Do you take even amounts off top and bottom to keep the face centered?



Any help is appreciated !