Radio Wiring Adapter (Harness)
 for the Subaru cars

Fits all 1995-2007 Subarus
(Impreza/WRX/STI, Legacy, Outback, Forester, Baja, Tribeca)
Also fits some 1993-1994 and some 2008-up models (e-mail for details)

Allows you to install a new, after-market radio in your Subaru
without cutting or splicing any factory wires!

 

Applications:

  • Install an after-market head unit in 1995-up Subarus (except SVX).

  • Install a subwoofer, Line Output Converter, or gauges in late-model Subarus without cutting your factory wires (wire one reverse and one 'forward' harness together, and tap off from any desired lines).

  • Does NOT fit the SVX (see this SVX wiring adapter).

  • For 2008-up Impreza/WRX/STI and 2009-up Forester without factory Navi, see this 20-pin wiring adapter).

Although other after-market harness manufacturers have these, they leave off the Orange/White dimmer wire.  Subaru factory radios require this wire for the illumination to work.  I started making these mainly for Subaru owners who are keeping their factory radio (adding a subwoofer or amp) and wanted to buy a reverse and forward harness at the same time and be certain they get harnesses with all 14 wires.  Note: The dimmer wire is not needed by most after-market radios.

The wires have the same EIA-standard color-coding used by after-market radios and other harnesses, with text labels (for example, "Left Front Speaker +") and pre-stripped ends ready for you to crimp or solder to the harness that comes with your new radio.  The 14 wires are:

  • Four speakers (8 wires)
  • Ground
  • +12 Volt Accessory (switched)
  • +12 Volt Battery/Memory (always-on)
  • Power antenna control (remote turn-on for car's motorized antenna or antenna booster amplifier)
  • Illumination ("Illumination +")
  • Dimmer ("Illumination -")

Price: $12 each, plus shipping

Click here to order

I also produce a  reverse harness,  also guaranteed to have all 14 wires.
Order at the same time to receive a $1 discount, plus save on shipping.

Wiring Pin-out tables for Impreza/WRX, Forester, Legacy/Outback/Baja

For more information and testimonials from satisfied customers, see this post on the Subaru-SVX.net forums.