Thanks for all the useful info in the forums.

I've identified a Bluetooth-capable HU in my price range - the Sony MEX-BT3800U - and the Metra kit for my non-navi 2000 3.2 TL - 99-7868.

I just have two questions left.

1. Which wiring harness kit do I need to adapt to my existing factory wiring? (Such as the Metra 70-1721.)

2. Do I need a steering wheel adapter to keep my steering wheel controls? (Such as the Metra ASWC.)

Thanks in advance.

Jim

 

Sony > Acura harness works.
Your head unit might not supprt steering wheel control. Should be in your owner manual.

 

If the head unit supports steering wheel controls, then yes, you'll need the adapter.

 

It... is... alive!!!

I can pair with my HTC Fuze, play music and make calls. Woot!

My primary gripe is the sheer decimation of the center console required to access the radio.

I got a PAC SWI-PS and it seems to work fine. There're a couple of videos on youtube about programming them. That was a big help. I also decided to go with the external mic and mounted it behind the steering wheel for now. I'd rather not futz with the A pillar if I don't have to.

One interesting note - the wiring harness (I ended up getting from crutchfield) didn't have pin 3 mounted (which is required for the SWI-PS). I got around this by just inserting a spare length of wire into pin 3 and splinting it to the adjacent wires. (We'll just have to see how this holds up over time.)

Time to get some sleep.