Bicster Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 I am sure that this option could only work with European o Japan HU equipped with extra CD changer input ... I am 99% certain you are wrong. The reason I say this is based on the illustrations and connection diagrams in the install manual. The changer input is not used; the whole thing is just shimmed between the radio and the car on the main harness, with an external box that provides muting and presumably amplification for the front speakers. It would likely work in any car with the appropriate harness transplants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmega Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Subscribe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabbic Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I wish you knew how you did this. The service manual doesn't show any call/mute inputs on the radio. It would be really useful info for anyone trying to use an aftermarket bluetooth adapter with the factory stereo. You can mute by feeding the same signal as the steering wheel controls and then feeding that signal again. The signal is just a resistance between two pins on the back of the stereo (the purple wire with white stripe, and the orange wire with white stripe)... signal the radio 22 Ohms and it will MUTE and stay muted, another 22 Ohms and it will un-mute. It fads down and up nicely also... My vB Garage How to Install Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cubby Gauge Mounting Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 Thanks trabbic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrias Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 If you read the manual it almost looks like it sends text items to the headunit, like "Pairing successful" and such. Wouldn't that imply that somehow there is a data bus link to the headunit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 If you read the manual it almost looks like it sends text items to the headunit, like "Pairing successful" and such. Wouldn't that imply that somehow there is a data bus link to the headunit? When I started this thread I had only seen the install manual. Thanks for the reality check; now I have looked thru the user's manual and it definitely does look like it uses the headunit display. That definitely reduces the odds it'll work. I'd really like to see a photo of the connection harness. The other possiblity is that it has a display on the controller, but the odds look slim there. Again, photos would be useful. Jim is planning to discuss this stuff with Subaru when he gets back from vacation. Hopefully they can help end the speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 good luck, I know our subaru guys here locally are very bad at discussing hypotheticals like that, but I still eagerly await your findings hehe somehow I beleive its going to be like the elusive "sat" indicator on the display, gets your hopes up then dashes them away with manufacturing conveniance over giving USDM cars cool stuff "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub_Free Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Any new updates on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 I heard from Jim yesterday. He's working on it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I am really hopefull that we can import this to the states and get these to work. All my phones are bluetooth and I would just love it integrated like the luxury makers. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub_Free Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 bump .. any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueByFour Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Yeah, I'd love some news on this, as I'm heading to the UK in about a week and would consider dropping the change if I thought it had any chance at all of actually working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Bluetooth... I love you!!! I need news now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 First of all, I am in Cupertino this week, so I don't have much time to keep up with the forum. Jim has not been as responsive to e-mail as I would like, but he sent me a pic of the radio harness connector ... and he said the Subie guys on that side of the pond do think it will work. Unfortunately the specifics I asked him for haven't been forthcoming, nor have pics of the unit itself. http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/legacy/btconnector.jpg Can someone confirm if that's the same connector that's on USDM cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Sounds good! Do you think if someone bought it that they would be able to return it for a refund if it indeed didn't work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Sounds good! Do you think if someone bought it that they would be able to return it for a refund if it indeed didn't work? I would not count on it. You could probably sell it back to someone in .uk on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabbic Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/legacy/btconnector.jpg Can someone confirm if that's the same connector that's on USDM cars? Looks the same to me... My vB Garage How to Install Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cubby Gauge Mounting Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 It does look like the same connector. Can't tell if the wire color schemes are the same, though. phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Can I just go ahead and buy one? I'd take a chance on it not being compatible just to get one here and see if it works. I've searched all over but can't find any way to order one from Europe or I'd already have it. phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 this is good info tho, this is how I managed to find out about the info center relocation bracket harness, it took the AVO turbo world guy giving us some SUPER high res clear pics of the harness and then taking mine apart and comparing my crappy blurry pics (I suck at taking pics apparently) to those. so if someone from the UK could help us that has a nice high res camera, and someone else who has a nice camera from this side of the pond.. then we could be more certain, where are those harnesses in the car anyway? "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Ok, I'm willing to bite the bullet and buy the damn thing... I just need donations . I'm contemplating if I should wait for Jim to come back or not so I can get best pricing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 how much is it? I might could help out. do you have paypal? "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Not sure how much it is exactly, from the first page it looks like it'll be around $337. Yikes!! Someone tell me how to order this thing, I'm on the fence if I want to be the guinea pig now... :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookslikeanevo Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 damn i would be interested also...but $300+...is a little steep Current:MY05 SWP wagon - 253/290 UP, AEM CAI, Invidia Q300, tuned@yimisport OLD: MY06 GRP - 274/314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 that is indeed a lot, I was thinking maybe $5-10; $400 for the part is kinda steep but I do have a bluetooth phone, and I am tired of having to pull it out of my pocket and looking like a drunk man when I get those "have to take this" business calls.. cos thats all that really calls me anymore.. cept on friday afternoons. if we can get enough supporters (besides if you gt it to work you've gotten yourself a bluetooth unit! ) tho it shouldn't be a problem. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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