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So I saw here [and on jazzymt's site] that this mod will work for P-128 System.
Looking at my audio system (Subaru Outback Limited 2003), I noticed that it's a P-128 (same as the LLBean 2004 Outback it seems)
A few questions:
- Anyone this this mod will work?
- Has anyone had experience doing this with a P-128 System?
- Any idea how different would the directions be?
Ruffian,
A few answers:
1. It worked on my P-128 in a 2003 OB Special Audio Edition, which has the same set-up as the Limited.
2. Yes, me.
3. Almost no difference--I had to drill out one of the existing cooling air slots in the heat sink at the back* for the aux cable to pass out of the enclosure, and I drilled a hole in the back of the plastic single-DIN 'pocket' dash insert to bring the aux cable into the cabin, but that's about it.
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I'm VERY happy with the result. The ONLY drawback is the need for the silent CD, which means your music is interrupted for 1-2 seconds every 74 minutes. (Whoop-de-do.) But the P-128 and the Aux-In mod are absolutely compatible.
I encourage you to go ahead with it if you feel like you're up to the work as described in the installation instructions. Took me a little longer than some others have described, but I'm a bit of a plodder.
Feel free to ask more questions or PM me if you want to get into detail.
*Be sure to do this with the heat sink off the unit, and clean off any metal filings THOROUGHLY before you put it back on...
- Anyone this this mod will work?
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Just dropping in to say thanks to Jazzy and to the contributors here whose posts steered me to the Aux-In solution. As of this last weekend, I'm another happy customer.
Also: Owners of late-model-year '03 Outbacks like mine should know you may be able to use this solution. If your 2003 OB has the Premium Sound package* that was in the Limited model and which replaced the winter driving package on some late-year base models then the Aux-In may work for you too.
Check to see if your 2003 Outback's radio & 6-CD changer is designated "P128" on the faceplate; if so, the Aux-In mod will work with your unit.
*details at http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2003.html
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03 OB in Brilliant Silver.
Just traded up from a blue over platinum '01 OBS...
..which replaced a black over silver '98 OBS...
...which replaced a graphite 85 GL Wagon...
...which replaced a red '81 GL Wagon--the red, white and grey plaid seats of which I still miss. (Sniffle.)
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For pics of this mod on my '03 OB's P-128, see here:
http://www.subaruoutback.org/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=15274&cat=500&thumb=1
There is a pic of the aux cable routing that you may find helpful.