I was looking at different head units and went based off what was confirmed to fit and not fit at the time. I was wanting a excelon system with the maestro cables.
I'm pleased with my setup but I could have gotten all the bells and whistles you got had I just waited some.
The metra dash kit. I'm guessing you've never installed a after market stereo in a vehicle. Besides using a harness so you're not chopping wires you also need a dash kit to fit the radio.
I installed the Alpine ILX-W650. I used the metra dash kit and wiring harness. I postred in a thread about steps taken to ensure back up cam works with system. Others have used different radios and it worked fine as well.
Mine works with the back up cam and steering wheel controls. Also other members have reported success swapping their systems. Some only replaced the radio.
You're better off getting after market stereo. You can get one as cheap as $100. I installed new stereo, amp, replaced door speakers and added hideaway amp/sub woofer. Needed some additional pieces and parts and was all in under $1000. I installed myself with an assist from friend.
It was in a different thread about the back up camera. Heres how:
Pin 14 positive, 15 negative, 33 is the shield that needs grounded on the harness.
We just tapped the wires and it works like a charm.
The maestro idata harness doesn't just pull the camera into the mix? We had spoken with them...
Yes steering wheel controls work with both. The reverse camera I explained how I connected it in conjunction with the metra harness. I’m going to guess and say idata it’s connected with the harness.