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How many harness do i need to install my system?

Im trying to put in my system in my 06 rsx base the plan is I hook up the system but i keep the oem radio. Do I need more then one harness for this? I just bought a harness that looks like this.

http://www.frys.com/ac/largerimg/index.jsp?sku=2251248

The problem with having both the stock system and an aftermarket system installed is that they cannot both be connected to the speakers at the same time. If they are, you will, at the very least blow the speakers. It's also possible to damage one or both of the internal amps.

In addition to the wiring harnesses, you need to include a switch that selects either one or the other.

The best way is with a total of 3 wiring harnesses. 1) The aftermarket harness supplied with your aftermarket head unit; 2) a standard vehicle specific wiring harness that plugs into the vehicle wiring; 3) a "reverse" harness that plugs into the original OEM receiver.

Here's the "reverse" harness for an '06 Acura RSX (standard audio system - non Bose).

http://www.metraonline.com/part/71-1721

Here's the standard vehicle specific wiring harness.

http://www.metraonline.com/part/70-1721

Splice the "pigtails" of all 3 harnesses together color-for-color except for RED wire from each harness.

Get a single-pole-double-throw (SPDT) switch similar to this one.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=spdt+toggle+switch&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&wrapid=tlif130293727107810&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=770547749792201690&sa=X&ei=zD6pTZ6mEMjUgQf45rTzBQ&ved=0CC0Q8wIwAQ#

Wire the red (accessory or switched 12V+) from the standard harness to the center (common) terminal. Wire the red wires from the OEM receiver and aftermarket head unit harnesses to the end terminals. It doesn't matter which one connects to which terminal.

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