Holly Hill, Fla. – October 31, 2025 – Axxess® by Metra Electronics® will introduce a new radio status control interface that can be paired with vehicle-specific and radio-specific accessory harnesses (sold separately) for a complete plug-n-play installation. These new integrations will be displayed at this year's SEMA Show, taking place from November 4th to 7th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendees can see them at Metra's booth, #10439, in the North Hall.
The AXRSC Radio Status Control Interface is an advanced integration solution engineered for broad compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket radio brands and models, making it ideal for installations using radios purchased from online retailers. This interface preserves vehicle information and factory settings that are typically lost when replacing the original head unit, allowing them to be retained, displayed, and controlled directly on the aftermarket radio screen.
Its built-in integration technology ensures seamless functionality by retaining safety chimes through an included off-board speaker, steering wheel audio controls, and Retained Accessory Power (R.A.P.). It also provides 12-volt, 10-amp accessory power and NAV outputs for parking brake, reverse, and speed sense connections.
For a complete plug-n-play installation, an assortment of new radio status control harnesses are available for purchase to pair with this interface, designed to fit a variety of vehicles and radios:
Vehicle-Specific Harnesses:
- Select 2013-2023 Chrysler (AXRSCH-CH5)
- Select 2021-Up* Chrysler (AXRSCH-CH8)
- Select 2010-2017 GM (AXRSCH-GM44)
- Select 2014-2020 GM (AXRSCH-GMLN9)
- Select 2016-2020 GM (AXRSCH-GMLN10)
- Select 2019-2023 GM (AXRSCH-GM30)
- Select 2019-2024 GM (AXRSCH-GM31)
- Select 2011-2023 Ford (AXRSCH-FD2)
- Select 2020-Up* Ford (AXRSCH-FD3)
- Select 2011-2020 Hyundai/Kia (AXRSCH-HK1)
Radio-Specific Harnesses:
- Select Pioneer radios (AXRSCH-PIO)
- Select Dual/Jensen radios (AXRSCH-DUJ)
- Select Boss radios (AXRSCH-BOS)
- Select Modus radios (AXRSCH-MOD)
- Select Modus radios (AXRSCH-ATO)
The radio-specific status control harnesses provide installers with a cost-effective option for simplifying the installation of select aftermarket radios. Paired with one of the new vehicle-specific, "car-side" harnesses, these radio status control harnesses provide a complete plug-n-play installation, with no hardwiring required. They are an ideal choice for installers who want to reduce installation time while ensuring clean, professional wiring connections.
Features retained are dependent on vehicle application - refer to vehicle-specific instructions. *See Vehicle Fit Guide at MetraOnline.com for up-to-date vehicle-specific applications.
About Metra Electronics®
At Metra, 12volt installation and integration is our passion. We strive to continuously offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological challenges of the automotive world. We actively listen to our customers’ requests and invest resources in developing the highest-quality dash kits and harness solutions. We make dash kits for more vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That’s why we’ve been known as “The Installer’s Choice” ® for over 75 years. Our other brands include: Axxess®, T-SPEC®, The Install Bay®, Heise LED Lighting Systems®, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems®, Shuriken High Performance Batteries®, Raptor®, Ballistic®, AmmoTenna®, Metra PowerSports®, Saddle Tramp®, Metra Marine®, and Daytona Lights®. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at MetraOnline.com or call 386-257-2956.
