Well, I decided to put my aftermarket stereo into my 2006 Ram 1500 tonight but after hours of frustration, the furthest I got was my radio receiving power (I could tell when I flippeddown the face, the illumination lights were on)but not actually turning on (I even cranked my truck and it wouldn't turn on). I am using this " http://www.audio-discounters.com/70-6502.html" wiring harness. Truck came with a standard, not premium sound system. Any idea's on what could be causing this? Oh, and just as an added note, I have two stereo head units from previous vehicles and tried both of them, they both did the same thing.

 

that harness is for a 2002.

 

Yeah, it says its only for an 02. I'm not sure what the difference is between the 06+ stereos and the 05 and older but i'd start with a new wiring harness and see what that does...

 

the 02-05 wire harness didn't work on my friends 06. just my .02 cents

 

ok, I did some research and it seems I "may" need this to get it to work:
http://www.ubid.com/Metra_CHTO-01_In...901786258.html

only problem is it is freaking expensive! I don't have a premium sound system, does anyone know if the stock system comes with a factory amp? I think that's a bunch of **** to spend that much money just to be able to use my aftermarket stereo!

On a side note, the link I provided earlier wassimiliar (the numbers were the same)to the ones I got from Best Buy. The ones I got from best buy say 2002-UP Chrysler vehicles.

 

the problem is you have to run a seperate acc. power wire to another connector to power the radio up. i believe it would be a red wire to your radio. there should be an unused connector behind the radio bezel that has a power with key on wire. that should work

 

check out bestkits.com they have a list that will show you everything you need!

 

I think this is what your looking for crutchfield recomends it for an aftermarket radio in an 06+
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jcpZxMB...120SVI6502#Tab

EDIT: sorryspawnx2kjust saw that you posted it. different site tho if its cheaper.

 

The reason for the expensive part is because of the CAN-BUS system that runs through the radio.