I wasn't quite sure where to put this, but hopefully a search will show it if someone is looking in the future.

Contrary to popular belief, the Subaru L1010SS00 Impreza hitch will in fact fit the 02 WRX sedan. All the parts sites list it for wagon body only, because only the 02 wagon has the pre-wired 6 pin conductor set up for the converter.

As an FYI, the hitch cannot be installed with the factory underspoiler on the car (the piece that is gray and looks like a diffuser). The mounting brackets interfere greatly. I'm holding out hope that a body shop may be able to cut/trim and make it work, but if not...oh well.

From a wiring perspective, I have one tiny question: in the main harness that services the tail lights, blue/red is said to be the 12v (battery) lead for the wagon. The sedan does not have this in the harness. Anyone know of a place I can tap other than the battery itself? Everything else was a snap.

Let me know if you have questions. If I need to, I'll just bust out the multimeter and go for it. I can take some pics if you want to see them.

Scott

how much is this hitch? and will it fit an 04 you think?

The instructions I received had an addendum for 2004 Impreza, so I'd say that yes, it will fit. It will drop right in on a wagon, and from a mounting standpoint, it will fit the sedan, too. Electrically, the sedan will require you to splice some wires...possibly. I have heard that 03 and later cars all have the 6 pin connector in place, but can't confirm it. The 02 sedan certainly doesn't, which is my problem.

Bump for info on the 12v lead in the back of the car. :)

Scott

If the sedan has a trunk light, there should be an always-on wire for it in the rear harness. Maybe someone with a wiring diagram could confirm this.

I'm doing the same install (with a draw-tite hitch). I could really use a "how to" for finding all the correct lighting wires in the back.

Thanks in advance

Originally posted by UGotBoost?
I'm doing the same install (with a draw-tite hitch). I could really use a "how to" for finding all the correct lighting wires in the back.

Thanks in advance

This is what I used...

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-192.html

It's good for everything but the 12v lead...which I am working on.

The trunk light may be a possibility, assuming it's not switched...I'll meter it this afternoon and see.

That hitch will work on a STi as well. I just installed mine. Don't cut the bumper you don't need too. FYI. And I am about to try to wire the harness in because the STi does not have the 6-pin connectors.

Just thought I'd let everybody know.

Thanks for the info,
Justin

^^^

Rock on!

Everything works!! - The power and brakes of the STi make it feel like the trailer isn't even there. Don't cut your bumper. And you will have to wire up the relay box your self.

Good luck everybody,
Justin

Originally posted by crystalhelix
Everything works!! - The power and brakes of the STi make it feel like the trailer isn't even there. Don't cut your bumper. And you will have to wire up the relay box your self.

Good luck everybody,
Justin

Justin, what did you use for 12v back there? Just wondering.

Thanks,

Scott

:rolleyes: I had to run a power line from the battery.

The trunk light isn't constant and neither was anything else I found back there:furious:

But it wasn't so bad, I only removed the front door plastic.

Good luck,
Justin

Originally posted by crystalhelix
:rolleyes: I had to run a power line from the battery.

The trunk light isn't constant and neither was anything else I found back there:furious:

But it wasn't so bad, I only removed the front door plastic.

Good luck,
Justin

Arghhhhh

Oh well, not a big deal. It's not like I need to use 000 or anything.

Thanks!

Scott

I don't even know where you can get 000:lol:

Have fun,
Justin

Justin: do you mean the light doesn't come on if you open the trunk with ignition switch in the "off" position?

If you wire to the trunk light and shut the trunk, it loses power regardless to the ignition. I tested it with meter and shut the trunk. Do you plan on towing with your trunk open?:lol:

Originally posted by crystalhelix
If you wire to the trunk light and shut the trunk, it loses power regardless to the ignition. I tested it with meter and shut the trunk. Do you plan on towing with your trunk open?:lol:
If the switch is on the ground side, one of the wires at the light should always have 12V. If the switch is on the positive side, you get nothing at the light when it's off but then there should be 12V at the switch. I only said there should be 12V in the rear harness, not necessarily at the light.

ahh, yeah but I was too layz-e:rolleyes: