2012 Impreza stereo replacement - Page 13

sgoldste01 · 02-02-2013, 01:08 PM

Other than checking your connections, I don't know what else to suggest.

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turboman38 · 02-02-2013, 02:00 PM

When I hooked everything up, I checked to see that all modes were working in the driveway before driving the car. Everything was fine, even when I was driving it and when I got back home I turned the car off and then turned the key to accessory position and bam, blank white screen. If I touch the mode button it goes to black and then if I touch the screen it goes to white again.

I read where the bypass cause problems sometimes so I unplugged/desoldered all the wire from the bypass other than the ground and it still did the same thing.

Did I get a bad head unit?

scoutisimo · 02-07-2013, 09:17 PM

Anyone know anything about the sony mirrorlink and if the nav is any good?

Looking into touchscreen units and want Bluetooth calling and pandora and nav if possible.

An owned guy · 02-20-2013, 03:43 PM

anyone know of any good spot to wire a ground in the trunk. i have a few ideas but would like to make sure i am not missing something before i go put it somewhere stupid.

csm1024 · 03-06-2013, 10:49 AM

An EXTREMELY important point to add to the release of HVAC cables from bezels on driver's and passenger's sides of center console: make sure you release BOTH the cables themselves, AND the sheaths that hold them, from anchor points!!! Once this is done, ensure that the cable tips don't touch any wires bundled under the steering wheel.

I did not do either, and:
1. Although cables were detached as instructed, the cable sheath anchors remained connected, and therefore caused the anchor points on the HVAC bezel to crack - I'm hoping a repair with plastic epoxy and duct tape holds;

2. Once I released the sheathing anchor points (after cracking the bezel), one of the cable tips became ensnared in a wire bundle (I luckily found out before stripping the wire insulation).

When you feel resistance, don't just pull relentlessly as instructed in an earlier post on this thread. You WILL break something, of significant cost (>$400 from Subaru parts sites).

trbill2003 · 03-07-2013, 02:45 PM

I know this is a bit off topic from recent posts so please forgive me for butting in. I have a 2012 Canadian Imprezza with the Clarion PF-3381A HU. Does anyone know where I can find the specs for this thing? I would like to know the Sensitivity, Frequency response and such. Patrick Henry suggests replacing just the speakers with a nice set of Polks would do a good job of improving sound, any thoughts? I am not an audiophile, I just want to improve the system.

Angelus911 · 03-07-2013, 03:34 PM

This is very helpful for adjusting the sound on the stock stereo, many have done this and it helps things sound a lot better:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2317060

As for the speakers, you could upgrade them and keep the stock HU, but from what I've read the stock HU is woefully underpowered

MrLebreen · 03-09-2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarret12impreza

how is the sony xav-601BT and galaxy s3 combo?

Did it fit straight in? I thought since the luxury has the 7" screen any other aftermarket Headunit would have to be that size. But I'm keen to get the Sony just so I can install my twin 12 Polk audio subs

scoutisimo · 03-09-2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarret12impreza

how is the sony xav-601BT and galaxy s3 combo?

Theres a good youtube video that shows these two together working great.

kvrdave · 03-27-2013, 08:26 PM

What a great thread. I have a '13 impreza sport limited, and this is my first subaru. It is also the first time I have ever been shocked at how bad an audio system can be, but I needed the AWD. I mean, I am no audiophile, but his is an embarrassment. On the highway you have to have it cranked to hear anything, and what you hear is poor.

Anyway, gonna put the Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS into this thing and see if I can live with the stock speakers. This is just a daily driver for me, so the stereo is important, but if I screw a few things up, I'm okay with that. I've done installs before, but long ago.

Also, the stock HU absolutely played hell with my Galaxy Note. After pairing it suddenly started to reboot randomly, etc. Finally unpaired it and did a hard reset. Anyone else notice that?

03-06-2013, 10:49 AM	#305
csm1024 Scooby Newbie Member#: 347909 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2012 Sport Premium Gray	Important - Release Of Hvac Cable Sheaths An EXTREMELY important point to add to the release of HVAC cables from bezels on driver's and passenger's sides of center console: make sure you release BOTH the cables themselves, AND the sheaths that hold them, from anchor points!!! Once this is done, ensure that the cable tips don't touch any wires bundled under the steering wheel. I did not do either, and: 1. Although cables were detached as instructed, the cable sheath anchors remained connected, and therefore caused the anchor points on the HVAC bezel to crack - I'm hoping a repair with plastic epoxy and duct tape holds; 2. Once I released the sheathing anchor points (after cracking the bezel), one of the cable tips became ensnared in a wire bundle (I luckily found out before stripping the wire insulation). When you feel resistance, don't just pull relentlessly as instructed in an earlier post on this thread. You WILL break something, of significant cost (>$400 from Subaru parts sites).

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sgoldste01 Scooby Specialist Member#: 322264 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Webster, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sp 5sp Obs Blk Prl/Drk Gray Mtl	Other than checking your connections, I don't know what else to suggest. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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turboman38 Scooby Newbie Member#: 119306 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Erie, PA Vehicle: 2011 SWP WRX	When I hooked everything up, I checked to see that all modes were working in the driveway before driving the car. Everything was fine, even when I was driving it and when I got back home I turned the car off and then turned the key to accessory position and bam, blank white screen. If I touch the mode button it goes to black and then if I touch the screen it goes to white again. I read where the bypass cause problems sometimes so I unplugged/desoldered all the wire from the bypass other than the ground and it still did the same thing. Did I get a bad head unit?

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scoutisimo Scooby Newbie Member#: 315759 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Harrisburg, Pa Vehicle: 2012 Impreza 5 Door Obsidian Black Pearl	Anyone know anything about the sony mirrorlink and if the nav is any good? Looking into touchscreen units and want Bluetooth calling and pandora and nav if possible.

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An owned guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 313318 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Deep Cherry Pearl	anyone know of any good spot to wire a ground in the trunk. i have a few ideas but would like to make sure i am not missing something before i go put it somewhere stupid.

03-07-2013, 02:45 PM	#306
trbill2003 Scooby Newbie Member#: 322643 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Vehicle: 2012 Imprezza Tourin Deep Cherry Pearl	I know this is a bit off topic from recent posts so please forgive me for butting in. I have a 2012 Canadian Imprezza with the Clarion PF-3381A HU. Does anyone know where I can find the specs for this thing? I would like to know the Sensitivity, Frequency response and such. Patrick Henry suggests replacing just the speakers with a nice set of Polks would do a good job of improving sound, any thoughts? I am not an audiophile, I just want to improve the system.

03-07-2013, 03:34 PM	#307
Angelus911 Scooby Newbie Member#: 89967 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Milford, MA Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport DGM	This is very helpful for adjusting the sound on the stock stereo, many have done this and it helps things sound a lot better: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2317060 As for the speakers, you could upgrade them and keep the stock HU, but from what I've read the stock HU is woefully underpowered

03-27-2013, 08:26 PM	#310
kvrdave Scooby Newbie Member#: 46513 Join Date: Oct 2003	What a great thread. I have a '13 impreza sport limited, and this is my first subaru. It is also the first time I have ever been shocked at how bad an audio system can be, but I needed the AWD. I mean, I am no audiophile, but his is an embarrassment. On the highway you have to have it cranked to hear anything, and what you hear is poor. Anyway, gonna put the Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS into this thing and see if I can live with the stock speakers. This is just a daily driver for me, so the stereo is important, but if I screw a few things up, I'm okay with that. I've done installs before, but long ago. Also, the stock HU absolutely played hell with my Galaxy Note. After pairing it suddenly started to reboot randomly, etc. Finally unpaired it and did a hard reset. Anyone else notice that?