Hello. I want to keep my car looking as stock as possible but want the modern audio features (bluetooth, etc.). Are there any connections in the back of the stock radio that I could tap into (RCA jack maybe)?
I read JeffNoel's posting about the cable from Metra. That would probably work for me. But then I would want to hide the head unit so that it appears that the factory units are still driving the audio system. I guess I could try to mount a new aftermarket unit under the dash, in the glove box, etc. and then connect to Mach speakers and amps with the Metra cable.
You won't be able to really "add on" features to the stock head unit...if you want this stuff, yes, you'll need a new head unit and with the proper harness adapter it will just plug right up to the car's wiring. I did this with my '03; replaced the factory head unit with an aftermarket one, used the correct Metra harness, and voila. No muss, no fuss...left the rest of the factory system intact. I'm no audiophile so I didn't have a need to go taking the car apart and changing speakers and amps and all...for me the factory setup was good enough. I just wanted the additional features like Bluetooth and such. Not to mention my factory CD changer ceased to function properly anyway.
Thank you. I think I'll be swapping out the lower CD player for a new head unit with the Metra harness. Then, maybe install a smoked plastic panel or something to try and slightly hide the aftermarket unit.