Radio Harness

[thegreat22]

Hey guys I am planing to replace my 5.0 radio with a pioneer AVH-X5700BHS . Is it best to get the idatalink maestro or the metra harness? Looks like idatalink lets me keep uconnect options

 

[baum]

you need some sort of canbus module. IMO go with the maestro it offers more functions.

 

[3dtremer]

I like my idatalink, it integrates alot of extra features. The main one that I liked is that you can make your steering wheel buttons (if you have them) control different things. I just flipped my controls so that the volume was on the left side. It also lets you see engine codes and reset them through the radio.

 

[adurm]

Here is the compatible radio list iDatalink - Maestro - iDatalink-compatible radios. Notice that the pioneer does not support vehicle info, gauges, park view camera.

The other option is Axxess XSVI-6523-NAV. Should have input for the back up camera, BT, etc. You would need a steering wheel remote module and the buttons for the back of your steering wheel I think. It offers an accessory power wire which supposedly is not present from the factory so you would have to run one from somewhere. im sure the maestro can do that too.

I guess it all depends on what you want to retain and how much you are willing to spend for it. Im not sure what the Maestro costs.