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Old 01-06-2008, 04:38 PM
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aftermarket stereo and canbus adapter
I have an '08 Dodge Ram 2500 with the standard radio and 4 speakers. I am wanting to upgrade the stereo with an eclipse head unit, amp, component speakers and sub. I can not seem to get a definative answer on the canbus adapter. Some say I need it and others say I do not. Has anyone added an aftermarket stereo to their '08 or '07.5 Dodge with a similar setup as mine and did you have to add the canbus adapter. Any help you can provide will be appreciated.
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I'm 90% sure '06 and later trucks require the CANBUS adapter.
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I think only the premium sound systems require the canbus adapter to control the factory amp.
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That could be. I have the Infinity system in my truck and know I need the adapter.
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All 06 and later require the Canbus adapter, I had the base unit in mine and it required the adapter...
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All I did was tap into the cig lighter for the ACC power for the unit. Did not need the adapter.
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The adapter makes the install much easier too.
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I agree, I prefer it to be as integrated as possible. And it does work well.
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