hateitorloveit Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I'm having an issue with getting the illumination to work. for the HVAC controls and on my head unit. After following the instructions, are there any tips anyone can provide to get this to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecDubC Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) Rt assassinationFigured I would update with my excellent results aside from just missing led illumination on the button backlighting for the climate controls. I thought I read a solution in here for that and I'm wondering if it had something to do with the ribbon cable disconnected between the two circuit boards from the EU head unit? Also my temp does show up in Fahrenheit not Celsius. So that was a pleasant surprise. Probably the best option for double din I've seen aside from not painting the black faceplate trim thus far. To be specific, parts used: Ebay Russian double din trim faceplate, tight fit fab's i88, i85, aux and radio adapters, and a EU left hand head unit with tI jhe separate climate controls along. Swapped all the buttons and the lcd and plastic cover entirely from my old head unit transferred to this double din faceplate. Lots of screws to be swapped in this process, but managed to do it all cleanly. Notice the non reversed buttons. Edited September 24, 2022 by SpecDubC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hateitorloveit Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 1:38 PM, hateitorloveit said: I'm having an issue with getting the illumination to work. for the HVAC controls and on my head unit. After following the instructions, are there any tips anyone can provide to get this to work? this was fixed with simply turning the headlights on. I don't remember that being required with the stock head unit but I guess it's good enough for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hateitorloveit Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, SpecDubC said: Figured I would update with my excellent results aside from just missing led illumination on the button backlighting for the climate controls. I thought I read a solution in here for that and I'm wondering if it had something to do with the ribbon cable disconnected between the two circuit boards from the EU head unit? Also my temp does show up in Fahrenheit not Celsius. So that was a pleasant surprise. Probably the best option for double din I've seen aside from not painting the black faceplate trim thus far. Perhaps read the text in on this page about illumination... https://tightfitfab.com/2005-2009-subaru-legacy-gt-outback-jdm-double-din-dual-zone-climate-control-i88-adapter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecDubC Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 11:31 PM, hateitorloveit said: Perhaps read the text in on this page about illumination... https://tightfitfab.com/2005-2009-subaru-legacy-gt-outback-jdm-double-din-dual-zone-climate-control-i88-adapter/ Thanks I'll check the next time the thing is opened up. I think that they probably didn't connect that but I did leave that disclaimer note to them when they installed my head unit after I plugged all the harnesses in. So hopefully it's not connected in a way that's damaged maybe just needs grounded. And if anyone's wondering this is the DMX957XR model head unit. It's nice because it has the gauge cluster screen when they install this with the correct maestro unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k00laid83 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Hi Everyone, Sorry I've been MIA! It's been kind of crazy on my end which is great. Thanks to the Legacy & 240sx community I've been quite busy where I don't even come on here as much as I should. I'm always building harnesses so I have stock on hand for the community. I just wanted to thank all of you who've supported me since I decided to start making these harnesses. On a side note I even had a great shop make a YouTube video on my S-Chassis (240sx) Power Steering Fittings. If anyone is interested in taking a look at the video here is the link to it Faction Motorsports YouTube Review. Hopefully, everyone is doing well, healthy and just enjoying our Legacy's. If anyone needs a quick response please don't hesitate in reaching out on my website, email, or hitting me up on Facebook & Instagram @tightfitfab. I always try and respond quickly no matter what day it is. By the way life might get a little more busy since my wife and I found out that we're going to have a baby! After 10 years it's definitely a blessing! Thank you, Raul Edited October 23, 2022 by k00laid83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phish27134 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) **Sorry I posted the e-bay link but this is in reference to the Russian Double Din Facia for $60 I actually purchased this 2 years prior to the sanctions from this guy, then found it super hard to get just a dual Auto Zone on its own, without facia self... If anyone needs one I have one for sale! Exactly as pictured and fits! can take pics! I had mine sitting and my e button wasn't hooked up so I ripped my stereo out to hook up e-light for inspection and yanked one wire out of my JDM HVAC....no controls, luckily ealy on someone had a diagram, it was a year and half I wired it up lol. Would love a plug and play harness Edited November 15, 2022 by phish27134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhmonroy Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 11/14/2022 at 6:16 PM, phish27134 said: **Sorry I posted the e-bay link but this is in reference to the Russian Double Din Facia for $60 I actually purchased this 2 years prior to the sanctions from this guy, then found it super hard to get just a dual Auto Zone on its own, without facia self... If anyone needs one I have one for sale! Exactly as pictured and fits! can take pics! I had mine sitting and my e button wasn't hooked up so I ripped my stereo out to hook up e-light for inspection and yanked one wire out of my JDM HVAC....no controls, luckily ealy on someone had a diagram, it was a year and half I wired it up lol. Would love a plug and play harness If you have this I’ll take it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) How did people in this thread get their double din to line up perfectly with the other trim pieces? Mine seems to be tilted by about 1/4" despite all of the mounting holes being dead on. Edited January 31, 2023 by MasAyinde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I’m in the same boat, I have the slightest gaps around the HVAC panel and ‘hockey stick’ trim pieces, but everything seems to be installed correctly in place.. Are there tricks/tips to get the panels to line up a little better? EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycook99 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 From what I've been looking and reading about. This piece is for the RHD legacy, right. If you take a look at the US center console, its slightly angled towards the driver, not super noticeable but enough to be seen by those OCD people when swapping for JDM (it would drive me crazy!). That being said, these RHD ones are angled towards the right. Thus, giving you that undesirable gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 i figured that was why it was happening. What I'd looking for is any tweaking customization people have done to get it to line up. Some of the pics here have it lining up quite well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycook99 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I've never taken the bezel off so I'm shooting in the dark here. I wonder if there is a way to shorten/extend the clips in the back or what about adding a punched piece of rubber around the mounting areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Yep, I was thinking notching something would allow it to sit better or adding a washer/spacer somewhere to push pieces together a bit. Mines not super noticeable, but for me I can’t not stare at it. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadwagon919 Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Hey guys, about to order wiring harnesses, but can't find the dual HVAC conversion. Anyone got a link they can post to a reputable seller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hateitorloveit Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, dadwagon919 said: Hey guys, about to order wiring harnesses, but can't find the dual HVAC conversion. Anyone got a link they can post to a reputable seller? It's in the 1st post in this thread... https://avojdm.com/dual-zone-av-panel-set-h6217ag911/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comp Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Hey there, just got all my parts together from tightfitlab, HU wiring harness, i88 harness, etc Wired up everything, the head unit works, but the HVAC does not. It has illumination with head lights on, but none of the controls work. Any thoughts on trouble shooting? I am using the Dual Zone AV Panel Set (H6217AG911) from avojdm. EDIT: Got it working. Turns out a couple of the pins were a bit loose on the i88, enough to not make contact, but still clip in without issue. Fiddled with it a bit and its all working great now. Edited June 6, 2023 by Comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david82g Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I bought the hvac H6217AG910 single zone and I have the Japanese version of the subaru outback 2005, so I don't need the i88 adapter. The problem I have is that the hvac controller doesn't work, the buttons don't do anything, the illumination does work and displays the information on the hvac AC. works any solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comp Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, david82g said: I bought the hvac H6217AG910 single zone and I have the Japanese version of the subaru outback 2005, so I don't need the i88 adapter. The problem I have is that the hvac controller doesn't work, the buttons don't do anything, the illumination does work and displays the information on the hvac AC. works any solution? Sounds a lot like my same issue. Check for loose connections, be it pins not lining up properly, not in all the way, or a plug just not mating properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david82g Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, Comp said: Sounds a lot like my same issue. Check for loose connections, be it pins not lining up properly, not in all the way, or a plug just not mating properly. I was trying the same thing but I don't see anything loose and the connector is the original 20230702_115014.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 7 hours ago, david82g said: I was trying the same thing but I don't see anything loose and the connector is the original 20230702_115014.mp4 You purchased or where shipped the wrong double din kit. I your video it is displaying a single zone auto climate control. You more than likely need the dual zone auto climate control. They are not interchangeable. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 What does the stock stereo look like for your JDM '05 Outback? If it's a dual zone, you need a different double din kit; as Tysparks81 mentioned, that's a single zone kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david82g Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Tysparks81, Comp and Infosecdad thanks for the answers. This is the original radio, I think it is from a single zone If i buy the dual zone unit should it work? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stridermc Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 (edited) No, that's a single zone. You have the correct one. Can't help but wonder if you still need the i88 adapter, this is the way it's described on one of the sites selling them "This adapter is used in combination with the JDM AV Panel to retain HVAC control when installing an aftermarket Double DIN headunit in a Subaru Legacy or Outback. The JDM panel requires the following additional signals that are not connected in the OEM harness: Illumination (-) Illumination (+) +12V Switched https://www.autoharnesshouse.com/AHH-JDM.html Edited July 9, 2023 by stridermc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david82g Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I don't need the i88 adapter since I have the Japanese version that comes with the connector with all the cables thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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