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Old 02-15-2013, 05:38 PM
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Im going to try to swap out my radio/cassette head unit for an 03 Durango radio/cd/casette head unit...my 97 Dakota is the base model...rollie windows, no power windows or locks...the Durango was leather interior, power everything...I'm assuming it was the premium model...will it work...?
 
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Old 02-15-2013, 06:52 PM
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The electrical connections are different and you may have a problem with it fitting in the opening correctly. '01 and up are more rounded.
 
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It would probably be best just to buy an aftermarket one. You can wire it the easy way and buy a $20 adapter to make wiring super simple.
 
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Good news, maybe...I googled the radio model #...it came out of a 1998-2002 Durango...it has the same amount of connectors as my 97...we'll see when I pull it out I guess...
 



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