07Waggin Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Has anyone experienced this? This new 07 2.5i Legacy Wagon has the factory single-CD head and I asked the dealer install the factory subwoofer before delivery. Like many cars, when the car is not running it is necessary to turn the key to the accessory position to operate the stereo. I've never run into this problem before with any car. When I turn the key to the accessory position and the stereo is off, I can hear a high pitched electronic whine that eminates from somewhere. I'm not sure if it is coming from the dash area or not. It is almost as faint as ringing in your ears, but I know the difference and it definately is gone when I turn the key to the off position. Turning on the stereo does not eliminate it, either. It just seems like there is some system incompatability or there is a defective component somewhere. If I had a high-dollar system in this car and that background whine was always present, I'd be quite concerned and would have to yank it out to get it corrected. It's loud enough that it intrudes on the music during very quiet passages. If it is another system causing the whine and I could just operate the stereo without the key in, I'd probably be fine with it. I was wondering if the power to the factory stereo could be re-routed so that the stereo would operate without the key entirely. Thanks for your interest. I'll be happy to hear about others' experiences. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongrad Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I noticed the same (slightly annoying) electronic whine. I believe it to be the vaccuum flourescent display in the 07 radio. Even when it is "off", you can still see the faint horizontal red lines showing that the display is being powered. Not quite sure how to quiet this one down. Hope that helps, StrongRad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrscot Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I noticed the same thing. Here is the thread I started. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47959 Someone took there car in to a dealer to be looked at and they said there was nothing they could do. I suggest contacting SOA. If enough of us complain maybe they will fix it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzar Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I found that the Whine goes away when you Dim the dash lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrescoGT Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I found that the Whine goes away when you Dim the dash lights right on. i have the whine too, only when the gauges are at full Illum. otherwise it goes away at any other level. doesn't bother me really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzar Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Ya i dont even hear unless i am sitting in my car with the engine off with Acc. on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmadden Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I do believe it is the radio--I have an 07 spec.B and I have the exact same problem. Unfortunately I have very acute hearing and can hear the whine at basically anything less than highway speed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I just picked up and installed an '07 spec b Head Unit and have the same issue. When the dimmer is turned up all the way, which is normally have it at all the time, there is a electronic hum. I have gotten used to it or I just don't knotice it with my Hagzaust and music. But have the car off and no music playing, it is definatally notisable. 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...
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