07SWPLegacy Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymesbry Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 what are you trying to do? since you're manual control just get the replacement set and get an aftermarket HU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SWPLegacy Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well ideally I'd like to maintain the factory sub and aux input in the center console. I had started looking at an aftermarket HU, until I was told I would not be able to use the sub I have now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatInTheDryer Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05lgt5spd Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Your better off getting a new radio and double din kit. THey are cheap for your car. You can wire in your sub, you just have to get a connector for it. I just bought one from svx, he's a forum member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVXdc Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05lgt5spd Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 see^^^ to the rescue, its almost like I put up the bat-light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP79484566.htm?utm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05lgt5spd Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 ^^there ya go, perfect! And cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 ^^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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark687 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 ^^wow,i thought the one on best buy was cheap thats alot better, thankk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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