Dash kit for a 2006 dodge dakota

[Rebel4055]

I looked around a bit and was getting mixed searches and wanted to be sure I will be getting the correct one.

Now we wanted to replace the stock radio in my moms dodge dakota with a aftermarket one but the issue we are having is that the stock radio has these 2 round pieces, its hard to explain but I think this one would work but not 100% for sure.

http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Install-Dakota-wiring-installation/dp/B000KL2VK6

In that picture you can see it has the 2 rounded areas like I need but still not for sure.

Going to take a picture and will update the post.

[bassHZ]

i looked it up on sonic seems like this is what u look and i think ur also going to need that special harness http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cart.php?vehicle_year=2006&vehicle_make=DODGE&vehicle_model=DAKOTA&action=view_car_specific_accessories&cart_item_id=12691035&get_accessories=View+Accessories

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_4426_Scosche+CR1286B+-+CR1286.html

Edited November 14, 2010 by jl_audio

[Rebel4055]

Thanks and for the harness it says invalid product.

[bassHZ]

o i see then the dash kit from sonic would work am not 100 % about the harness

[Rebel4055]

o i see then the dash kit from sonic would work am not 100 % about the harness

Alright thanks! Now who knows if I need the harness

[bassHZ]

just google it but thats the harness that sonic recommends http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12927_Axxess+XSVI-6502.html

[Rebel4055]

just google it but thats the harness that sonic recommends http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12927_Axxess+XSVI-6502.html

Thanks and on the info it doesn't list the dakota being one.

[bassHZ]

it doesnt but i guess in these trucks they dont have an acc switch turn on so thats what the harness is for u dont really need it if u know how to wire ur own accessory turn on from like the fuse box etc. thats all it does

[Rebel4055]

it doesnt but i guess in these trucks they dont have an acc switch turn on so thats what the harness is for u dont really need it if u know how to wire ur own accessory turn on from like the fuse box etc. thats all it does

I guess the only way to find out if I need a special one is to remove the current one and take a look behind it.

But another issues comes up LOL! How do I removed this stock radio?

[bassHZ]

here is the wiring diagram just incase u need it

2006 Dodge Dakota Car Stereo Wiring Guide

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Red

Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: The radio harness does not provide a switched power source. Run a wire to the fusebox for switched power.

Car Radio Ground Wire: Black

Car Radio Illumination Wire: N/A

Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A

Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A

Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A

Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Located in the passenger kick panel.

Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A

Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A

Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green

Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Brown

Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray

Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Brown

Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A

Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A

Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Dark Blue

Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Orange

Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray/Dark Blue

Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray/Orange

and try to carefully pry with a flat head screw driver between the highlighted areas that whole cover should come off along with the AC vents start from the corners or edges

Edited November 14, 2010 by jl_audio