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3.3H6 12-09-2010 05:23 PM

WRX radio install
 
has anyone done this recently? I need a few pointers and tips as to what to buy, where, and any extra tips regarding the installation.

I've had it with this useless stock head unit, it played my cd a few times, with lots of skips, now it just keeps spitting Dark Side of The Moon out at me.:mad:

thanks

Cam 12-09-2010 05:24 PM

Re: WRX radio install
 
I have a wrx stereo. I believe it is a 2002. PM me with an offer if you'd like. I can't help much with install. It was there when I bought my car.

RojoRocket 12-09-2010 07:04 PM

Re: WRX radio install
 
Very easy install, especially with svxdc's harness adapter. As I recall, you'll have to cut out part of the back of the cage, cut back to one antenna( from the oem diversity setup), the rear one, and good to go. Nice upgrade!

Glenn

3.3H6 12-09-2010 07:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RojoRocket (Post 664381)
Very easy install, especially with svxdc's harness adapter. As I recall, you'll have to cut out part of the back of the cage, cut back to one antenna( from the oem diversity setup), the rear one, and good to go. Nice upgrade!

Glenn

where's the best place to get a good deal on that harness adapter?

1986nate 12-09-2010 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.3H6 (Post 664382)
where's the best place to get a good deal on that harness adapter?

The only person who makes them. SVXDC makes them. He also has his website link in his signature so search for his name on here...

3.3H6 12-09-2010 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986nate (Post 664384)
The only person who makes them. SVXDC makes them. He also has his website link in his signature so search for his name on here...

ah, well that makes it easy then, lol.

92 SVX 12-09-2010 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.3H6 (Post 664385)
ah, well that makes it easy then, lol.

I just bought one from him, I forgot about the antenna he luckily reminded me so I got my harness and antenna extension paid 22 dollars after shipping. and he sends it fast.

3.3H6 12-09-2010 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 92 SVX (Post 664402)
I just bought one from him, I forgot about the antenna he luckily reminded me so I got my harness and antenna extension paid 22 dollars after shipping. and he sends it fast.

cool, thanks for the info. I've heard about extending the antenna, how much does it need to be lengthened?

RojoRocket 12-09-2010 10:36 PM

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As I recall it's only about 18".

Glenn

3.3H6 12-09-2010 10:58 PM

Re: WRX radio install
 
awesome thanks

aust92pearl 12-10-2010 03:54 AM

Re: WRX radio install
 
this might help also its a wiring diagram that i found when i put an outback cd player into my lil old corolla
http://ae64.com/WRX-pinout.htm

svxfiles 12-10-2010 10:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 92 SVX (Post 664402)
I just bought one from him, I forgot about the antenna he luckily reminded me so I got my harness and antenna extension paid 22 dollars after shipping. and he sends it fast.

I believe that you are incorrect on that price.:o
I just bought two of them, along with the antenna extention.
Shipping was fast, and the quality was nothing short of fantastic, but it was much closer to $40.00
Here is a link; (post #122)http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...?t=6530&page=9

3.3H6 12-10-2010 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by svxfiles (Post 664424)
I believe that you are incorrect on that price.:o
I just bought two of them, along with the antenna extention.
Shipping was fast, and the quality was nothing short of fantastic, but it was much closer to $40.00
Here is a link; (post #122)http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...?t=6530&page=9

so I need the svx forward to 14 pin adapter, antenna extension, and what else?

92 SVX 12-10-2010 02:19 PM

Re: WRX radio install
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by svxfiles (Post 664424)
I believe that you are incorrect on that price.:o
I just bought two of them, along with the antenna extention.
Shipping was fast, and the quality was nothing short of fantastic, but it was much closer to $40.00
Here is a link; (post #122)http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...?t=6530&page=9

You may be correct I only needed the plug and wiring to hook up an aftermarket stereo. which is only plug to car and open wire to solder to the aftermarket.

ensteele 12-10-2010 06:34 PM

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There is a How-To Doc in the stereo section that shows the WRX radio install. Good luck. :)


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