AxxessRam 1500/2500/3500 Data Interface 2013-2017

Was a great solution to upgrade factory unit to aftermarket one. Allowed all factory functions to remain even backup camera in rear view. Instructions are fairly straightforward.

Easy to install works perfect

hardwire to stereo, install radio nothing much to say. program and play your new stereo.

Used to install aftermarket radio in 2015 RAM 1500 Tradesman with a factory 3" radio display. 4 stars overall because it's put together pretty well but the install process I went through, why installation is only 3 stars, is why it isn't getting 5 stars from me. Needed a Mini USB Female to Micro B Male Adapter (link to Amazon listing below) to adapt a plug on an integral part of this kit work.I watched several YouTube videos about this specific install using this specific jump harness and read numerous forum posts that left a lot of detail out, so I have written this install guide, of sorts, the same day I finished the installation. If you skip this walk through and come back here with questions, know that I'm giving you the Samuel L. Jackson stare crossed with Forrest Whitaker eye (because of the caffeine required to complete the job is making my eye twitch). THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE CUTTING ANY OF THE FACTORY WIRES (seems obvious, but go read the forums...it'll surprise you).Before ordering, please read this in full, even if you know what you're doing and know what to expect- to perform a DIY aftermarket radio install, know that this requires joining wires from this adapter/jump harness to the aftermarket radio harness that should have come with the new radio. This is a non-trivial step because the longevity of your radio and the truck rely on the prep that you do prior to the wiring, how well you crimp or solder, and the how you finish that step. Half measures could mean a fatal short in the new radio or a fire under the dashboard of the truck, at some point during or after install.Tools needed to do the wiring aspect of the installation:Soldering iron/gun OR a quality crimping toolHeat-gunSide snip pliersWire strippersConsume-able materials needed:Acid-free solder OR crimp-connectorsHeat-shrink tubingQuality electrical tape like 3M brand 88Patience (be sure to have plenty before you begin)CaffeineRead the wire color guide included in the kit and on the packaging of the kit and create a diagram of what wires need to be joined together, cross referencing with the installation guide included with your aftermarket radio. A new radio's wires for the speakers will match the gray, white, green, and purple wiring and the yellow, red, and black wired have been constant 12V, accessory power, and ground for as long as anyone can remember. Orange is the illumination controller, green and purple is the reverse switch which you will need to match to the correct wire in the diagram for the new radio, and light green is the parking brake controller that indicates to the head-unit when the truck has its parking brake set (pivotal for a head-unit that allows for watching videos). The blue and pink wire is for the speed sense which my new radio did not have a wire for. The blue and white wires will generally interface with the same color wire on the new radio harness and is intended for activating a powered amplifier. If you have a factory amp, connect these wires, but if you don't do not join them. When installing an aftermarket amp, to ease wiring, run a wire from the power-amp wire on the new radio's harness with the RCAs to the amplifier.Joining the wires by soldering them together was easy enough, though if you're a novice or are nervous about this because it costs $50+, buy some speaker wire and practice using wire strippers, side snip pliers, and your preferred soldering tool with acid-free solder, being sure to use quality heat shrink and a lighter or a heat-gun while you practice. The only irritation I faced was because the insulation on the wires from the plug on the radio side was thin enough to be problematic...I did not crimp the wires together, nor did I try.This kit does not come with the steering wheel control unit (SWC/ASWC sold separately. My truck has no steering wheel controls, so I did not purchase this) and the plug can be left alone, however the small, 12 wire plug goes into the lc-chrc-01 module which is meant to plug into the Mini USB Male plug on the factory radio wiring harness...which posed a problem for me. The plug on the lc-chrc-01 module accepts micro USB only, meaning you must purchase the below adapter (or another like adapter from another vendor) and install it between the mini USB male plug and the micro USB female plug. FAILING TO PLUG THE lc-chrc-01 MODULE INTO THE FACTORY HARNESS WILL RESULT IN NO POWER TO THE RADIO. Leave the lc-chrc-01 module unplugged from the factory harness for now, but plug the adapter in now to avoid losing it, as it is small.Mini USB Female to Micro B Male Adapter (circled on the attached image is another adapter I had to buy at Fry's):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YKPX6U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1The 3 RCA plugs go into the back of the radio for video in from the factory backup camera that, with the reverse switch wire on the radio harness joined to the reverse switch wire on this jump harness, will switch a double-din display to showing that video feed. My truck did not come with a backup camera, though I intend to install one later, but my radio still goes to its programmed screen when my truck goes into reverse.The 3.5mm audio jack plugs into the back of the new radio where labeled.Lastly, in order to retain use of the factory antenna to receive radio programming, you will need to purchase the below antenna adapter. You will plug the white plug on the factory radio wiring harness into the blue plug end of the adapter and plug the other end into the appropriate hole on the back of the new radio.Scosche Vwa-3B Bmw/Vw Antenna Adapter:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009UHT4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1When ready to test,0. Plug your newly joined wiring harness into the back of the radio with the RCA plugs in the Video In position, the aftermarket radio plug into the proper spot, and the 3.5mm audio jack in the appropriate port1. connect the negative battery terminal back to the battery2. put the key in the ignition, but leave in the off position3. plug the large plug to the large factory radio plug, you'll hear the truck ding when seated correctly4. connect the white antenna plug to the blue plug on the adapter and the other end into the new radio4.1 models equipped with satelite radio have an additional, brown antenna plug; I did not plug mine in5. plug the lc-chrc-01 module into the 12 pin plug on the jump harness6. connect the mini usb male plug on the factory radio wiring harness to the female mini usb port on the Mini USB Female to Micro B Male Adapter7. connect the micro usb male plug on the Mini USB Female to Micro B Male Adapter to the female micro usb port on the lc-chrc-01 module8. turn the key to the accessory/run position and wait for the aftermarket radio to power onIf it did not power on, consult the troubleshooting section of the instructions included with this kit. I did not encounter any issues with the radio receiving power after step number 8. Do not reassemble the dash with the new radio without first running through all features of the aftermarket radio and ensuring that all speakers are playing as expected.

Husband needed it to hook up his touch screen radio I got him as an upgrade for his truck and it got the job done.

Maybe it’s my fault but I thought this adapter had everything I needed to retain all my factory stuff with an aftermarket radio. It did not. I had to buy 3 more adapters in addition to his. Otherwise I would’ve given it 5 stars because it’s quality and easy to install

Used on my 2016 ram 1500. Basic pen radio. Easy to install aftermarket harness to this. Very easy to install in the truck.

For 13-18 ram 1500/2500/3500.I would have been better off splicing into the stock radio harness honestly. Multiple wires simply do not work.Accessory wire does not work! Stock radio uses digital signal to turn on. (ones and zeros) most aftemarket will use a solid 12v positive. Took me hours on forums to figure this out. Had to run my own remote wire. (Tested with multimeter)Parking brake wire does not work! (Tested with multimeter) Alpine radios require parking brake on/off/on to access settings which is stupid but still does not work on this harness. If not using a bypass you would have to run your own wire to the parking brake.Both of these wires are claimed to be a simple plug and play in the instructions and on the listing but are very far from the truth. Better off just splicing into the stock harness.I have a lower model ram so I can't speak for keeping all factory functions but these 2 wires should be enough to deter you from buying this harness.