PAC Audio vs iDatalink, Harness Adapters
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 13, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Topic: PAC Audio vs iDatalink, Harness Adapters
Posted By: nate12387
Subject: PAC Audio vs iDatalink, Harness Adapters
Date Posted: January 10, 2020 at 7:40 PM
Hi Everyone,
I'm going to be upgrading the radio in my wive's car and need some advice on who to go with for harness adapter. Her car is a 2008 mercury mariner. It does not have factory navigation or factory Bluetooth/Ford Sync. The head unit is probably going to be a Kenwood DNX995s and I'm eventually going to get installed a backup camera and side view cameras. Based on my research I've come down to between PAC audio and Idatalink. I was just wondering what you guys would recommend for my situation.
Thanks,
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Nathan
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Posted By: mgoetz74
Date Posted: January 11, 2020 at 10:34 AM
i would just use basic parts for it if you dont have Bluetooth or sync system-
metra 70-5521 harness
metra 99-5814 double din kit
metra 40-CR10 antenna adapter
If you have steering wheel controls and want to retain them id use the pac swi-cp2. Easy to use and free app (control pro) that shows you all the wiring/dip switch settings
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33 years as a installer now just a retired old guy. Favorite thing to install/topic are remote starts/car alarms. Stop using test lights!!!
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: January 12, 2020 at 5:12 AM
Are you installing an I - data capable deck?
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