08 wiring harness, single din adapter, from a 97 ranger

[lone-wolf]

Will the Single DIN with the covey hole from my 97 range fit in my 2008 ranger?
And will the wiring harness I got for my 97 ranger, plug into my 08 ranger?

2 weeks in and the factory radio on this ranger is the only thing I dislike about the truck.

 

[cvar]

The radio wiring inside the harnesses are the same, except they use different connectors. Color doesn't matter, but helps you to follow. You can buy (or DIY) a simple adapter for the wiring. Otherwise, the radio swaps easily.

My 1997 vs. 2008 radio swap is shown here: http://imgur.com/a/xWGY6

Dunno about the bezel itself. You can simply pull off the bezel by hand (it is held by clips) and try a swap.

 

[lone-wolf]

Right on, the connectors are different, so I'll get a newer wiring harness from ebay.(don't want to DIY it)
The one I was looking at, also comes with the single DIN bezel.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/CAR-STEREO-RADIO-KIT-DASH-INSTALLATION-MOUNTING-TRIM-BEZEL-WITH-WIRING-HARNESS-/300908167428?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year:2008|Model:Ranger&hash=item460f864104&vxp=mtr

 

[cvar]

Um, OK. But what's on the back of your radio? and what radio harness exists in the dash of your truck?

 

[lone-wolf]

It's an 08 so I assume the 16pin & 20pin connectors are on the back of the current factory radio.
The 97 wiring harness I have is for the old flat looking connectors, so it's no good for use in the 08.