nKoan Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 So you basically have to wire it yourself? What about the 8 pin plug on the radio? Do you need to buy that in addition to what you have picutred? I also heard you can cut up the plug but id rather not... The second post in this thread starts talking about how to wire up the aux-in. At least, from the back of the radio's perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 So you basically have to wire it yourself? What about the 8 pin plug on the radio? Do you need to buy that in addition to what you have picutred? I also heard you can cut up the plug but id rather not... I think you do have to wire it yourself. I was thinking I might look for a wrecked car and go in and pull out the plug and wires that would run from the aux jack to the harness at the back of the stereo, but I think it may just be easier to wire it yourself. I don't have any idea how I was going to make this jack I bought work. I was going to leave that up to a professional. There may be easier to install jacks out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agnt86 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I just wanted to drop a quick note that I performed this mod on my 2008 2.5i Limited. It works perfectly. Plugged it into the Sat port on the back of the headunit and snuck the cable through to the center console/armrest. There is a slight delay switching tracks, but it otherwise works well and sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakasama Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Wouldn't really call the iPod Integration kit a mod, since it's a Subaru designed accessory made for these stereos. Only deviation necessary from the included instructions is the mounting of the unit under the dash. -Jim (AKA 09F911029D74E35BD84156C5635688C0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 No, not made for these stereos. Made for the '08 Impreza stereo. Maybe not a true "mod" but pretty darn close! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon20D Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 So with the ipod - i have to use the AUX through the Y cable on the ipod input.. where could I get that part? Maybe subaru? Or could I make my own / but just the connector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsauce Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Ordered mine today from SGP. My dealer (in Canada) wanted $265 for it - our dollar is worth more right now!!! So are there any other things needed - tools - materials - other than this kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon20D Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Shouldn't be other than screw drivers and such... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Ordered mine today from SGP. My dealer (in Canada) wanted $265 for it - our dollar is worth more right now!!! So are there any other things needed - tools - materials - other than this kit? You'll need a drill and a fairly large drill bit, if you want to follow the instructions to put the thing in your center console. And you'll need a screwdriver to pull the stereo off. Other than that, I can't think of any other tools I used on the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsauce Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 You'll need a drill and a fairly large drill bit, if you want to follow the instructions to put the thing in your center console. And you'll need a screwdriver to pull the stereo off. Other than that, I can't think of any other tools I used on the install. Thanks. I guess the end of the dock connector is large then - interms of the drill bit size needed.. Now, if we can only rename that button from SAT to iPOD! And it works with the Parrot Bluetooth I hear??? Also, is the bus connector it self that passes power to the iPod via the dock connector - it is not a wire that needs to be connected to a 12volt lighter socket is it? Also, Also, what is the correct version of the apple firmware to have on your iPod - it did not mention anyting in the manual. Just the latest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Actually, you don't pass the dock connector through the hole, but the other end of the wire, which is smaller and more cylindrical. The drill bit was kind of big though, it was actually one step larger than my largest bit. Here's the hole: http://www.neurosybir.net/nkoan/images/iPodInstall/IMG_2496.jpg And the iPod charges through the dock connector. There is nothing extra you need to attach to the iPod to get it to charge. I believe you will need the latest firmware for whatever iPod you have. I remember someone saying they had a problem with their iPod, and it was tracked down to not having the latest firmware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfspecb Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Installed the Impreza iPod integration kit this weekend. Absolutely love it. Finally got rid of the Belkin cigarette lighter mounting device. The dash is much cleaner and I believe the sound quality has improved as well. I had some concerns aout whether there would be any transmission noise and there is none that I can hear. We've ordered an 08 LLB Outback and ordered the ipod integration kit through the dealer. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes for SOA to start offering this as an option for the Legacys. I don't understand why it is available for the Impreza but not the Leggys... Oh well, the mysteries continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon20D Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Kids = ipod Legacies / Outbacks != kid cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRODRIVEN Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Since this goes through the Sat, I have to choose between satelite or ipod correct? Is there no way to have both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Since this goes through the Sat, I have to choose between satelite or ipod correct? Is there no way to have both? Yes, you have to choose. No one has yet figured out a way to do both through the factory head unit. Glad to hear someone else is enjoying this! Congrats jmfspecb! I don't understand Subaru's thinking either. Where'd they get the idea adults don't like using iPods? :spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnin4 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 so has anyone gotten their xm and ipod to work (08)? do i have to choose 1 or the other? sucks, cause I just paid for a years subscription to xm and i also just bought an itouch/ipod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon20D Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 You can still use the AUX in to do the iphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnin4 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 the aux input gives me a lot of road/ground noise, sounds terrible. are you referring to the aux input in my console? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon20D Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 thats usually where it is.. are you charging the ipod at the same time? Try running it off the battery when its connected to AUX and it should be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Anyone selling their XM since they got this? I will buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Sold mine already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I don't recall if anyone's mentioned it or even tried it yet but I can confirm that when using this kit and the steering wheel controls from the '07 and earlier models you can get the tracks to skip ahead and back using the up and down arrows next to the "mode" button. I was hoping they'd have some control. I'll try holding the buttons down to see if they FF or rewind soon. Cheers! -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I didn't see it when I first noticed the thread, but one valuable note when installing this in the Legacy is that, opposite to the WRX, when removing the center stack trim, one starts at the bottom-rear and works up. Trying to remove the trim next to the HU first is an excercise in injury and futility. Starting with the armrest and working forward is easy. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLASHMSTRC Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Anybody know why the 07 HU comes up with a description listing "w/Navigation"? Is 86201AG67A definitely the right part number for an 07 OEM HU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurodancer Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I don't recall if anyone's mentioned it or even tried it yet but I can confirm that when using this kit and the steering wheel controls from the '07 and earlier models you can get the tracks to skip ahead and back using the up and down arrows next to the "mode" button. I was hoping they'd have some control. I'll try holding the buttons down to see if they FF or rewind soon. Cheers! -Ian Steering wheel track advance controls only skip tracks. Pressing and holding has no effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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