Yes, I've searched.
Nope. Haven't found anything specifically about a 2013 HU into a 2002.

The stock radio in my '02 electra glide is toast. The aux function is cutting in and out at random intervals for random amounts of time. At first I thought it was my Hogtunes BTS-AA blu-tooth receiver, but I'm pretty sure its the HU.

So I'm looking into replacing the '02 HU with a different one. For no other reason than aesthetics, I'm looking at using a newer HK unit from 2006+.
My question is this, is a HK unit from 2013 a plug and play deal with the stock wiring harness and the handle bar controls?

If not, how new of a HU can I use in the '02 fairing?
I'd like to stick with HD equipment for this.

TIA.....

 

No, the 06 - 13 Harmon Karden radios are not plug and play into your bike. Only up to 05 is plug n play for you. Pre 06 are made by a different company.
Thats the bad news, now for better news.
The differences between the two lie in the connectors that plug into the radios. If you're handy, or know someone who is, the smaller twenty something pin connector in your bike can be disassembled and reassembled into the newer 30 something pin connector and then you can use any HK radio between 06 & 13.
You will, of course, have to source the pin outs for both radios and the correct 30 something connector itself. But those things are doable and have been done before. And yes, there are at least a few threads about the swap on here. You'll just have to be more creative with your search criteria.

 

Yes, a HK unit will work in an 02. I put one in mine. The base plug will plug right in and the bar controls will work. The only thing that will not work initially is the AVC. I sent mine to Iron Cross Audio to have them set it up to work with the analog speed signal so my AVC does work. If you have an Ultra you would need to re-pin the ultra plug to a 35 pin setup so you have rear speakers etc... There are posts that give the pin layout. Mine works great.

Neil
RDMC