Swapping a 430N into a non 430N equipped 2017 Sahara

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Hello All, I'm in the process of (trying) to purchase a late model JK. I found one that's almost perfect for me. It has everything I want (including the Alpine option)...but no 430n radio. I realize there are much better navs and radios available, but I like factory.
Is it possible to "plug and play" a 430n into the existing wiring harness in a 2017 JK that was not originally equipped with one? Does the nav require an antenna? Thanks in advance.

Just did some additional research...it's not worth doing this swap.
 
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I have an 08 JK and I installed a 2015 730n from a Jeep Grand Cherokee in it without any issues. I updated the nav maps, software version and gracenotes as well. It works great all plug in play.
 
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I forgot to mention my 08 jk only had a Sirius antenna so I bought a used antenna off ebay with dual Sirius and nav and only had to swap out the end above the sound bar.
 
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Chris said:
It will plug-and-play, yes. However, it's garbage head unit, believe me when I say that ;)

Not sure about the nav if it requires an antenna. I don't believe so though. Someone on here did it, so I hope they chime in.

I personally think that head unit belongs in the trash though.

If you want something good, go with this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RF971JK/?tag=jkforum-20
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I just bought a 2018 JK Wrangler Sport Unlimited. The original sticker says it has a Radio 430 with Sat., The one in it is a Kenwood and is super old tech. Is the the 430? What can it be replaced with that is functional with steering wheel buttons and with Bluetooth and Sat.
 
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I just bought a 2018 JK Wrangler Sport Unlimited. The original sticker says it has a Radio 430 with Sat., The one in it is a Kenwood and is super old tech. Is the the 430? What can it be replaced with that is functional with steering wheel buttons and with Bluetooth and Sat.
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Nope, that's definitely not the 430.

If you want to make the steering wheel buttons and everything else work, you'll need the adapters that Crutchfield sells.
 
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