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So I started looking at Double Din radios but I'm also exploring some other options. I know there are some single din radios that provide Bluetooth as well as plugs for USB and SD card. The question is are there any kind of adapters that would be used with the factory radio and get these features. I had an adapter for USB that played through the FM radio and used the lighter plug for power but sound wasn't too good and it lasted about a month and then stopped working. If I decided to stay with double din there are some good options but not sure they would retain the RAP and SVC features of the factory radio. Ideas?
Last edited by BillD1956; Oct 5, 2018 at 03:56 AM.
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So I started looking at Double Din radios but I'm also exploring some other options. I know there are some single din radios that provide Bluetooth as well as plugs for USB and SD card... ...If I decided to stay with double din there are some good options but not sure they would retain the RAP and SVC features of the factory radio. Ideas?
You may want to take a look at this Post for a summary of the different ways to upgrade. It seems Option 1 and Option 4 are the ones you're looking for, the latter being the best one. And yes, you can retain RAP using one of the adapters mentioned in the post.
Any options to retain RAP if you have taken Option #5 and ripped out everything and put in a new head unit, replaced all speakers, added a subwoofer and an external amplifier?
Any options to retain RAP if you have taken Option #5 and ripped out everything and put in a new head unit, replaced all speakers, added a subwoofer and an external amplifier?
PAC at one time had a stand alone RAP module. I have not been able to find it recently.
There are a couple of circuits that are RAP enabled, example power windows, that have been taped into for the RAP feature. On my coupe I just did away with RAP for the radio. I did a complete replacement of the system.
I did a budget single-din upgrade because the OEM deck was so old and tired and pathetic.
My upgrade was under $200 all in. Easily reversible to stock. 1000% better sound.
Alpine digital receiver UTE-73BT with BT, USB, Android, iPhone, iPod, Pandora, MP3, Aux, etc.
Metra dash kit
Axxess XSVI-2004 interface (RAP and Bose interface)
JBL 5.25" speakers in rear.
Crutchfield readyharness
Installed in 60min total. I can finally hear music over my Borla straight pipes. FM reception is better. Hands-free calling is crystal clear. Pandora is nice. Bose speakers sound surprisingly good.
Last edited by howie2092; Oct 11, 2018 at 11:15 PM.
, done all that to mine
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