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I have an 07 2.5i SE with a single disc radio, with manual controlled AC, the factory auxiliary port in the center console and the OEM sub under the driver's seat. My question to you guys is what headunits are compatible with my set-up? Ideally I'd like to find one that has a 6-disc changer. It's my understanding that the units from an LGT won't work because I don't have Auto Climate Control. So will a unit from another series of cars, i.e. impreza, forester, etc. work?
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I swapped out the single disc in my 99 outback to a 6 disc 05 WRX HU. Assuming you could get the double din faceplate for your car you could probably swap out to one of the newer Impreza radios (double din)...the plugs on this one look the same: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2009-SUBARU-OEM-RADIO-6-DISC-CHANGER-MP3-WMA-NR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2304818c3eQQitemZ150399454270QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo

 

Now to get the aux working with this radio you'll probably have to rewire the harness or swap the aux board in your center console (the Impreza and Legacy use different boards).

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That radio on eBay is from a 2008-up Impreza or 2009-up Forester, and won't fit -- the face is 1" wider than standard DIN size.

 

Your center console jack and its PC board aren't the problem. Those can stay. The problem is the harness that plugs into the OEM HU.

 

The aux jack can be retained with a little "plumbing" (you just need an 8-pin "i85 wiring adapter" to connect to your car's i85 harness -- search and you should find).

 

The OEM sub will work as long as the "new" HU uses your car's 14-pin radio harness. That can be another OEM radio that has the 14-pin harness (e.g., Impreza up to 2007) or an aftermarket HU where you use a 14-pin installation adapter harness (the way you would normally wire one).

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^^there ya go, perfect! And cheap

 

My roommate just ordered one of these for me unaware that I have the sh**y dual climate controls. He is currently trying to cancel the order, but if he's unable, it may end up in the marketplace. Would have been an epic Christmas present if it fit.

It sucks, the dual climate double din is liek $800. Not fair.

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