Scosche adapter pin relocation
 

I've seen this issue in a few threads, with never a conclusion posted. So, having just installed my Pioneer HU, I thought I would post this info:
The Scosche adapter has several pins which do us (base stereo) folks no good, and is missing pins that needed (for steering wheel control lines). The question has been asked "can I relocate an un-used pin to a location where I need one?"

And the answer is 'yes'. The blue, orn/blk, and rear speaker connector pins can all be removed, since there are no corresponding contacts in the base stereo wiring connector. You do this by sticking a small, stiff object into the rectangular 'slot' above the pin you want to remove (look into the 'pin' end of the connector). That pushes down on the retainer, and you can pull the pin and wire out the back. I tried an exacto knife blade, but it did not work. I ended up using (and ruining in the process) a nice pair of surgical-grade tweezers. I'm sure a jeweler's screwdriver would probably work.


Then simply slide 3 of the pins you removed into the empty holes at positions 6, 15 and 16. Now you can hook up the steering wheel adapter without hacking into the factory harness.

Apologies in advance if this was already posted... If so, I couldn't find it....

Wish I'd thought of that. Great idea.:tup:

this is exactly what i did for my install this past weekend.

My car is a 2010 Nismo with the basic stereo unit. I was thinking about installing a Kenwood D.D. Will this trick work on a Kenwood H.U.? I read that a good adapter for the steering wheel controls is a Metra Access ASWC. If you do this trick does that mean there is no need to buy the Metra Access ASWC adapter? Thanks

No. You still need the Metra. I believe that is what the OP is referring to. By following his tip, you can add the Metra without having to go behind the connector and mess up the factory wiring.

Great idea. This should be part of a sticky somewhere.

Scosche applications should be available soon to help with wiring and radio installations. I used to be in the biz 12 years ago.
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Anyone know if all the pins are used on a Metra harness?

No they are not, they are the same as the Scosche harness.