when i go on crutchfield and look up the installation info it tells me the truck has no accesory power lead at the reciever and it needs that to power the new reciever.....does this mean ill be blowing another $150 on that?

 

With an 08 I would certainly look for some DDs. I know a few for some really awesome prices if you are interested..

 

well do i have to buy a power lead or anything or is crutchfield just saying that?

and ya im interested what ya got in mind?

 

I would be interested in this info also.

 

Pioneer AVIC-D3 In-Dash CD/DVD 6.1in LCD / GPS Receiver

Pioneer AVIC-Z2 50Wx4 In-Dash AM/FM/CD GPS Navigation

Pioneer AVIC-N2 AM/FM/CD/DVD Touchscreen GPS System

 

You can run a wire from the cigarette lighter instead. It will also allow your radio to stay on for a while after you take the key out until you open the door.

 

So is the kit required to upgrade to a dvd or cd player? Crutchfield said that I would HAVE to have it to go to anything but stock.

 

You have to have it because of the CAN Bus. Without the module that comes with that harness it will create problems. Such as no engine light, pre-collision system quits working, low fuel warning stops working, low oil warning quits working, Low tire warning quits working, door chimes quit working, and the list goes on. Some vehicles it affects more then others. Some vehicles the turn signals click quits working, headlights left on warning quits working.

Get the harness and you will be glad you did. Oh, they are right, there is no accessory power for the radio. The computer turns the radio on.