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product_id: 8870387
title: "Metra Electronics 70-1730 Amp Integration Harness Fits Select 2008-2017 Honda & Acura Vehicles"
brand: "metra"
price: "R710"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Metra"
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# Retains factory amplified sound Plug-and-play snap-in install Color-coded, cut-free wiring Metra Electronics 70-1730 Amp Integration Harness Fits Select 2008-2017 Honda & Acura Vehicles

**Brand:** metra
**Price:** R710
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Upgrade your ride’s sound—effortless, amplified, and absolutely essential.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Metra Electronics 70-1730 Amp Integration Harness Fits Select 2008-2017 Honda & Acura Vehicles by metra
- **How much does it cost?** R710 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- metra enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted metra brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Integration:** Snap into your Honda’s factory harness—no cutting, no hassle.
- • **Pro-Grade RCA Connectors:** Upgrade with clean RCA leads for superior signal clarity and easy aftermarket stereo hookup.
- • **Amplified Audio Retention:** Keep your car’s premium sound system fully intact with factory amp support.
- • **Trusted Quality & Support:** Backed by Metra’s 1-year limited warranty and a 4.5-star rating from 377+ users.
- • **Precision Color-Coded Wiring:** Simplify installation with intuitive, cut-free, color-coded leads designed for flawless fit.

## Overview

The Metra Electronics 70-1730 Wire Harness Amplified Version is a plug-and-play adapter designed for 2008 and newer Honda models. It preserves the factory amplified audio system using RCA connectors, eliminating the need for wire cutting. This color-coded harness ensures a clean, professional aftermarket stereo installation backed by a 1-year warranty and trusted by hundreds of satisfied customers.

## Description

Install a new car radio faster with this factory amplifier integration wiring harness. On one side, the wiring harness is color-coded, with wires you'll connect or solder to the aftermarket radio/receiver. The other side has a vehicle-specific adapter that connects directly to the original radio connectors for a quicker installation without cutting each wire. Keep in mind that you may need additional parts to complete your installation, including a dash kit, antenna adapter, and, depending on your vehicle, a special interface adapter to retain audio controls on your steering wheel or other essential vehicle functions like navigation, video, and more. Look up your vehicle for more information.

Review: This harness works great for Honda Premium Audio systems. MUST HAVE PRE-AMP OUTS on your headunit! - Used this for connecting a JVC KW-NT500HDT to my 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr V6 with 6-CD changer (now removed) and Premium Audio (did not remove). The JVC headunit has Pre-Amp outputs (Front L/R, Rear L/R, Sub L/R), and the ability to turn off the internal amplifier, cutting down on heat inside the unit. If your headunit only uses a built-in amplifier, and does not have pre-amp outputs, this is not the correct wiring harness. INSTALLATION NOTES: BE SURE TO CONSIDER THIS: If you want to use Steering Wheel Controls (and you are buying the Metra ASWC box or equiv), You should also buy the non-amplified wiring harness, and steal two pins out of it to add to this harness (use it as a suicide cable). This harness does not have these pins present, although the factory connector has them (i believe they are on Pins 5 and 16). I had to use wirecutters to destroy the plastic connector on the suicide harness, in order to steal the two wire leads and put them on this one. (BTW, DriveAccord.net was a great resource for my install) BTW: After much searching, the Reverse Signal wire is NOT present on the Honda Factory harness (for those wanting to install a backup camera). Apparently, there is one under the driver's kickpanel, but i just ran a wire along with my video cable back to the trunk and spliced into the reverse light wire itself. I ran these two cables underneath the center console, underneath the carpet, then underneath the back seat, then up underneath the padded vertical cornerpiece to the right of the seatback, then along the left side of the trunk. (I wish someone would have told me all this from the beginning, i could have saved a few hours) HOPE THIS HELPS!
Review: Good product. - Worked great.

## Features

- Factory amplifier integration wiring harness for fast and easy radio installation
- Designed for models with premium sound
- Plugs into the car's original radio connectors on one side
- Designed for aftermarket radios that are 35 watts or less
- Features RCAs instead of speaker wire
- No wire cutting is needed for factory radio connectors
- A tech support number is available for installation help 7 days a week
- Please verify fitment via the Metra Electronics Vehicle Fit Guide or contact Metra Tech Support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002UM9HF0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #142,152 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #318 in Car Audio & Video Wiring Harnesses #581 in Automotive Replacement Electrical Wiring Harnesses |
| Brand | Metra |
| Brand Name | Metra |
| Cable Type | RCA |
| Connector Type | RCA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 383 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00086429189366 |
| Included Components | Wire Harness^Manual |
| Item Dimensions | 8 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Wire Harness Amplified Version for HONDA 2008 and Up |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 8 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches |
| Manufacturer | Metra Electronics Corp |
| Material | Copper (core), PVC/PE (insulation/jacketing) |
| Material Type | Copper (core), PVC/PE (insulation/jacketing) |
| Model | 701730 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 701730 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Car |
| UPC | 163121225520 086429189366 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited |
| Wire Diameter | 0.64 millimeters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Metra
- **Connector Type:** RCA
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
- **Material:** Copper (core), PVC/PE (insulation/jacketing)
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Car

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This harness works great for Honda Premium Audio systems. MUST HAVE PRE-AMP OUTS on your headunit!
*by S***E on June 13, 2012*

Used this for connecting a JVC KW-NT500HDT to my 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr V6 with 6-CD changer (now removed) and Premium Audio (did not remove). The JVC headunit has Pre-Amp outputs (Front L/R, Rear L/R, Sub L/R), and the ability to turn off the internal amplifier, cutting down on heat inside the unit. If your headunit only uses a built-in amplifier, and does not have pre-amp outputs, this is not the correct wiring harness. INSTALLATION NOTES: BE SURE TO CONSIDER THIS: If you want to use Steering Wheel Controls (and you are buying the Metra ASWC box or equiv), You should also buy the non-amplified wiring harness, and steal two pins out of it to add to this harness (use it as a suicide cable). This harness does not have these pins present, although the factory connector has them (i believe they are on Pins 5 and 16). I had to use wirecutters to destroy the plastic connector on the suicide harness, in order to steal the two wire leads and put them on this one. (BTW, DriveAccord.net was a great resource for my install) BTW: After much searching, the Reverse Signal wire is NOT present on the Honda Factory harness (for those wanting to install a backup camera). Apparently, there is one under the driver's kickpanel, but i just ran a wire along with my video cable back to the trunk and spliced into the reverse light wire itself. I ran these two cables underneath the center console, underneath the carpet, then underneath the back seat, then up underneath the padded vertical cornerpiece to the right of the seatback, then along the left side of the trunk. (I wish someone would have told me all this from the beginning, i could have saved a few hours) HOPE THIS HELPS!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product.
*by A***E on March 8, 2025*

Worked great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IT WORKS for 2013 HONDA CR-V EX-L with premium sound and subwooker
*by K***R on February 26, 2023*

I don't know why amazon says this won't work, it's exactly what you need to change out the Honda CRV EX-L radio with premium sound amp and subwoofer. This doesn't do steering wheel controls or factory microphone and you need the antenna adapter as well, but it does the rest and was super simple to install.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-05*