Metra 99-7862 Lower Dash Single DIN Installation Kit for 2003-2007 Honda Accord with Wire Harness

Honda Accord 4 Cylinder, 2005 - Without the key in the ignition, the factory radio began to turn off and on by itself. It was depleting the battery's capacity. The factory radio could be replaced for $500-$1000. 700, or install this kit beneath the factory radio and replace it with a $50 unit. It works perfectly and is a good fit. It appears to be in good condition.

Kyro Bonner

| Jul 09, 2021

It's an excellent fit. The Navigation infotainment system is compatible with this device. This option is great because it works with the upgraded infotainment system from 2003. I'd been looking for a low-cost option for a while and had finally found one. There was nothing on YouTube to help me install/upgrade to BT for my 2003 Honda Accord's infotainment system with navigation, but it worked. I hope this information is useful to others who have this spec and want to upgrade.

Damir Bryant

| Nov 02, 2021

As a result, it's "fine" at the end of the day. It does exactly what I expected. It was a little strange to install in that it was difficult to fit the upper portion into the factory pinch clips without "overshooting" the holes, but after some trial and error, I was able to get it to work properly. I believe this is a problem with all of these types of kits, but there is a small gap between the upper portion of the kit and the lower portion of the AC controls, which is barely noticeable. I've installed a hundred or so of these things in a variety of cars over the years (long ago, mind you, and never on this model), and they've always worked well for me. The radio is now located in a better location in the Accord, at least in my opinion, because you can reach the radio controls by resting your hand on the shifter rather than reaching for the stock unit.

Bishop Vasquez

| Mar 25, 2021

It was a fairly simple process. The blue plug that comes out of the stock radio is a little tricky to unplug, but there is a small latch on the top of the plug that you must push down towards the ground before it comes out. br>br>For the wiring, I used small crimp tubes like these:
[. ] - I purchased two ten-packs and had a few extras. I didn't connect the solid orange/orange-yellow-yellow-yellow-yellow-yellow-y white and blue-purple / blue-purple-purple-purple-purple-purple- They were painted white because they didn't match, but they had no effect on the radio or other car electronics that I could tell. br>The extra antenna cable was very useful. in the interest of my radio However, putting this kit together is a breeze. [. ] I used the video as a guide here. ]br>You can install this unit and radio without removing the dash panel that houses the stock radio and air vents, as the guy in this video claims. You can do everything in there by simply removing the stock cubby hole. br>I simply turn off the stock radio and set it to show the time.

Nataly McCall

| Aug 02, 2021

This was a low-cost alternative to my 2005 Accord LX's broken factory radio. It took me about 5 hours to install (this was the first time I had ever wired a harness myself). I had a single DIN Sony AM/FM/CD player with an Aux jack lying around. br>br>Rather than pulling another factory radio from a junkyard for $30, I went this route and got an Aux jack, which the factory unit lacked. And who knows, maybe the junkyard replacement is just as bad as the original (a common problem with the 7th generation Accord LX).

Bjorn Bright

| Apr 26, 2021

The connector should be avoided. First and foremost, I must confess that I am torn between ordering this kit and the one that replaces the original. Some of you who have done your homework are aware that there are two different kits available. I ordered this one because it was much less expensive, the reviews were positive, and I knew that even though I keep my cars for a long time, I'll eventually have to sell them, so it would be easier to restore them to their original condition with this one. br>It was delivered on time and in good condition. There are two things to keep an eye out for: You will need to purchase an antenna extension cord (which I did after reading other reviews). To plug in the new radio, you DO NOT need to remove the old radio or the air panels. I also recommend that you watch the installation's YouTube video. I have a technical background, and I found the installation to be very simple. br>br>At home, I installed all of the wiring and adhered to the color codes. a straightforward; from one shade to another Because my radio does not have an illuminated light, I left it alone and taped the ends. br>br>Because the plug in my original radio is in the back, it took some time to loosen it, but it was well worth it because I didn't have to remove the entire panel. The kit is well-made, but when all is said and done, my original radio lights, air lights, and clock do not work. I'm at a loss for what to do. Except for that, everything is fine. The wire connections are essentially free with this kit, so it's still a good deal. The fit and finish are excellent, and since everything works except the dash lights, I may keep it that way, or I may remove it and figure out the wires over the summer. I'm sure it's just the power wire, so it shouldn't be too difficult. br>br>Other than that, it's well worth the money and gets the job done. Now I have an HD radio that connects to my iPod. It looks great and sounds even better.

Kamilah BUTCHER

| Feb 10, 2021

It's a relatively simple process to set up. The instructions are surprisingly good. Perfect fit for a 2005 Honda Accord (once you remove the cubbyhole, which was a royal pain).

Aspen Torres

| Jan 24, 2021

Installing it was a breeze. I only wish it came with screws to secure my radio to the brackets because it fit perfectly in my Accord.

Milo Freeman

| Feb 24, 2021