SwingBlade Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hey folks! I like my 2014 Legacy, but am not in love with the fairly dated head unit on it. I'd like to look into getting one of the more modern touchscreen setups, but need some info first! I've replaced head units in the past, so that much is easy enough. Before I mess around with taking apart the center dash to try to check, though, I was hoping to get info on what accessories I might need to swap out the stock unit. I am unclear if the head unit is built into the dash, and if so, would I need to buy a new, open dash piece? If not, would I need to get new brackets to mount a non-stock head unit? Also, I would like to look into getting a switchblade-style (flip?) key. I'm leery of keeping my keys in my back pocket due to previous keyfobs breaking from this. I haven't been able to find such a thing for the 2014 Legacy, but if anyone would know, it'd be the folks here! Thank you for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Not sure if you have the nav headunit or not - if not, there are plenty of options - you can get a trim piece to go around the stereo, etc. from crutchfield and others (crutchfield packages most of their stuff with adapter harnesses, etc., or at least they used to) For the flip key, there are options on fleabay - here's one https://www.ebay.com/itm/173106395148?hash=item284df1f80c:g:qJwAAOSw8RRgYYh8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwingBlade Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Not sure if you have the nav headunit or not - if not, there are plenty of options - you can get a trim piece to go around the stereo, etc. from crutchfield and others (crutchfield packages most of their stuff with adapter harnesses, etc., or at least they used to) For the flip key, there are options on fleabay - here's one https://www.ebay.com/itm/173106395148?hash=item284df1f80c:g:qJwAAOSw8RRgYYh8 Thank you for replying! Re: the fob, where can I check the frequency of mine? I see another listing as 315MHz and another for 435MHz. Also, could you elaborate on what you mean by nav head unit? Mine is this one, I believe: Edited August 8, 2021 by SwingBlade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 For the flip key, there are options on fleabay - here's one https://www.ebay.com/itm/173106395148?hash=item284df1f80c:g:qJwAAOSw8RRgYYh8 I bought a couple of those exact style flip keys for my daughters Ford Fusion. They're OK quality considering how cheap they are, but I went with the other style where you just transplant the immobilizer chip and FOB module from the OEM key... https://www.ebay.com/itm/282630391184 You're less likely to accidentally press the buttons on that one, plus the OEM module is water resistant, the aftermarket one isn't. My local locksmith charge $45 just to cut the key blank. If I needed more than one I probably would have just bought a machine to do it myself. You can find them for like $160. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Also, could you elaborate on what you mean by nav head unit? Mine is this one, I believe:That's the non-nav headunit - it's basically a double-din unit and there are tons of options for replacements - if you search a bit, someone here even got a floating screen unit which looks pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 That's the non-nav headunit - it's basically a double-din unit and there are tons of options for replacements - if you search a bit, someone here even got a floating screen unit which looks pretty cool. I got an alpine halo ilx f409. That’s probably the floating screen he referred to. It works great, I love it, and I get compliments on it all the time from passengers. I think it sits quite nicely. There is a YouTube video where someone installed it lower on a legacy as well. http:// Hopefully that doesn’t break any rules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwingBlade Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 I got an alpine halo ilx f409. That’s probably the floating screen he referred to. It works great, I love it, and I get compliments on it all the time from passengers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is there somewhere these or similar units can be shopped, that aren't so absurdly expensive? I'm a firefighter, not an infosec specialist lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco26 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I recommend crutchfield.com for all that type of stuff. One stop shopping for dash pieces, head units, wiring, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 You have to weigh the quality you are getting for the price as well, it is a lot of money but a good head unit will outlast the vehicle it is installed in. Any double din unit will work with the correct mounting and install kit. Check crutchfield.com they have tons of good options that aren't as much as the one above. And their service is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Is there somewhere these or similar units can be shopped, that aren't so absurdly expensive? I'm a firefighter, not an infosec specialist lol The 309 is absurd. The 409 isn’t bad I got it from pacificstereo for less than 700$. A good h/u is not gonna be cheap unless you aren’t concerned with upgrading a lateral move would be more affordable but i believe anything less than 400-500 may be in vain if you have the HK or similar own system Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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