OEM CD changer from 2007

goixiz · 12-13-2006, 10:01 AM

Will the new 2007 cd changer work in a 2005 car
Prefer not to cut cables and rewire - I like the plug and play idea

Thanks for any suggestions or idea

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SpaceGhost · 12-15-2006, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goixiz

Will the new 2007 cd changer work in a 2005 car
Prefer not to cut cables and rewire - I like the plug and play idea

Thanks for any suggestions or idea

Yes

RedImpreza07 · 12-16-2006, 12:43 AM

Yup just swapped out my single CD in the 2007 to a 6 CD from a 2005 STI. No problem. Plug and play.

tacomaprime · 12-16-2006, 01:01 AM

yes sir it will. I just put a 6 disc changer from an STI limited into my 05 wagon. Completely plug and play.

goixiz · 12-16-2006, 01:05 AM

what color is the LED or background of the 2007 unit
Did you have tobuy the cable for the AUX in ?

tacomaprime · 12-16-2006, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by goixiz

what color is the LED or background of the 2007 unit
Did you have tobuy the cable for the AUX in ?

The background is green, and the letters/numbers are black. Actually looks good.
I did not hook up the AUX in, cause I don't have an ipod.

goixiz · 12-16-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ADIDAS

The background is green, and the letters/numbers are black. Actually looks good.
I did not hook up the AUX in, cause I don't have an ipod.

is that a cable i can make from radio shack parts ?
or the connector to the radio is very specific ?

Legba · 12-16-2006, 05:48 PM

I'd be interested in knowing how to do this also.

Legba · 12-18-2006, 01:49 PM

Anyone?

durchins · 12-18-2006, 02:03 PM

I will be putting a 07 headunit with the accessory port on ebay in the next few days. I have no idea what it is worth. If interested shoot me a pm

06STIGO13 · 12-18-2006, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goixiz

is that a cable i can make from radio shack parts ?
or the connector to the radio is very specific ?

You can buy the cable needed at radio shack... they have a 3.5 to 3.5 cable that plugs into the ipod headphone jack and the other end plugs into the aux in that connects to the radio! Radio shack only has 6ft and 12ft cables though, but I found a 3ft cable at Best Buy.

Legba · 12-19-2006, 01:30 PM

Does the 2007 unit play MP3s? Can that cable be made to work on a serial port on a PDA?

tacomaprime · 12-19-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 06STIGO13

You can buy the cable needed at radio shack... they have a 3.5 to 3.5 cable that plugs into the ipod headphone jack and the other end plugs into the aux in that connects to the radio! Radio shack only has 6ft and 12ft cables though, but I found a 3ft cable at Best Buy.

I think he's talking about just running a cable from the ipod to the back of the stock HU, which I don't think will work. The connector the the aux looked different on the back of the HU.

Someone correct me if I am feeding BS.

tacomaprime · 12-19-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legba

Does the 2007 unit play MP3s? Can that cable be made to work on a serial port on a PDA?

yes, it does play mp3's That was the sole reason I bought one.

06STIGO13 · 12-19-2006, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADIDAS

I think he's talking about just running a cable from the ipod to the back of the stock HU, which I don't think will work. The connector the the aux looked different on the back of the HU.

Someone correct me if I am feeding BS.

If that is what he is asking, then no, I don't think you can't connect the ipod directly to the back of the stock radio. I don't think there is anything to connect to, i.e. aux input! As someone else said though, yes the 07 radio plays MP3s.

Legba · 12-19-2006, 07:17 PM

What does the auxilary port look like? USB?

jsmithjr732 · 12-19-2006, 07:58 PM

I have an 07 STI and took my radio out while trying to connect the Sirius tuner to it. The aux port connects to a cable about 4 inches behind it--and it's not USB. Doesn't appear to connect to the radio. It probably connects through the main radio connector. If you can compare an 05 to an 07 connector, you'll probably see the differences. I assume there'll be a few more cables in it or something.

If I recall correctly, the stock unit has:

1. Radio connector
2. Antenna connector
3. Power connector
4. Sirius tuner connector

That's it. Search here or iwsti.com for "ESN" or "SID" and you'll find wrxgrl's thread. I have a few pix uploaded. Here's the link to my site's pix:

www.jsmithjr.com/subaru/radio

John

goixiz · 12-20-2006, 07:21 PM

what if you want to use XM instead is there a CeNet unit for XM to connect to it ?

And which plug is for the Aux wire (is it the white connector)
I bought a HU but seller did not include any wiring

jsmithjr732 · 12-20-2006, 07:44 PM

Search for the thread I referenced above. It has pix along with information in it.

I don't know which one is the AUX. The aux ash tray unit has a mating plug behind it, but I don't know where that wire goes--maybe the small white one on the opposite end of the antenna plug?

Jpapania · 12-27-2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ADIDAS

yes sir it will. I just put a 6 disc changer from an STI limited into my 05 wagon. Completely plug and play.

This is probably a stupid question, but I am assuming if this swap would work in an 05 there would be no issues in doing in an 04 wagon? It is just simple plug and play right? Would be so nice to burn MP3 disc and also work on getting the AUX input hooked up

SilvrWRX · 01-05-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jsmithjr732

Search for the thread I referenced above. It has pix along with information in it.

I don't know which one is the AUX. The aux ash tray unit has a mating plug behind it, but I don't know where that wire goes--maybe the small white one on the opposite end of the antenna plug?

Here are some pics for those who are wondering about the aux input on the 2007 factory radios. I don't know if any of the previous factory radios had this rear input, but here is a pic of the back side. The aux port interconnecting cable plugs in the port circled in green.

The interconnecting wire connects from the radio rear port to the cable coming from the ashtray aux port. Here is a picture of the connectors from the ashtray aux port (left) to the interconnecting wire (right).

Just an overview.

jsmithjr732 · 01-05-2007, 07:24 PM

Right on the money. From right to left:

1. CNET cable for the Sirius tuner
2. AUX cable going to the ashtray port
3. Main radio cable
4. Antenna

SilvrWRX · 01-06-2007, 03:11 PM

SVXdc requested some detailed pics of the connectors for the interconnecting wire. There are 5 contacts, but I'm not sure what they are all for. Ground, left, and right? That would leave 2 for something else. I don't believe any of these wires are for lights as the "AUX" label in front doesn't light up. Use the 1 inch mark as the reference starting point. Sorry no metric.

This connects to the plug from the ashtray box.

This connects to back of radio. Sorry they're a little blurry.

goixiz · 01-06-2007, 04:26 PM

when you want to use the AUx port for input
does it automatically switched from cd to aux ?

just wondering how it switches ?

whats the CAT button for ?

SVXdc · 01-06-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by goixiz

when you want to use the AUx port for input
does it automatically switched from cd to aux ?

You probably have to press the CD/AUX button to toggle between those two sources.

Quote:

whats the CAT button for ?

When you're in SATellite mode, this allows you to change categories -- notice how the up/down button in the middle says "SEEK/TRACK/CAT".

See this thread: SIRIUS ESN/ID Number (it gets interesting starting at about post #23)

ADDED: That is the post by "wrx grl" that jsmithjr732 was referring to in post #17 above.

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12-13-2006, 10:01 AM	#1
goixiz Scooby Newbie Member#: 99128 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgia Vehicle: 2005 SAAB 92x Black	OEM CD changer from 2007 Will the new 2007 cd changer work in a 2005 car Prefer not to cut cables and rewire - I like the plug and play idea Thanks for any suggestions or idea * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-16-2006, 12:43 AM	#3
RedImpreza07 Scooby Newbie Member#: 130600 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Sanford, Me. Vehicle: 2004 WRX Silver	Yup just swapped out my single CD in the 2007 to a 6 CD from a 2005 STI. No problem. Plug and play.

12-16-2006, 01:01 AM	#4
tacomaprime Scooby Specialist Member#: 70572 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cybertron Vehicle: 2018 Kona Pulse Red	yes sir it will. I just put a 6 disc changer from an STI limited into my 05 wagon. Completely plug and play.

12-16-2006, 01:05 AM	#5
goixiz Scooby Newbie Member#: 99128 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgia Vehicle: 2005 SAAB 92x Black	what color is the LED or background of the 2007 unit Did you have tobuy the cable for the AUX in ?

12-16-2006, 05:48 PM	#8
Legba Scooby Specialist Member#: 88589 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the action is Vehicle: 2005 STI the best one	I'd be interested in knowing how to do this also.

12-18-2006, 01:49 PM	#9
Legba Scooby Specialist Member#: 88589 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the action is Vehicle: 2005 STI the best one	Anyone?

12-18-2006, 02:03 PM	#10
durchins Scooby Newbie Member#: 19259 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Glenview illinois Vehicle: 2004 STI White/Silver	I will be putting a 07 headunit with the accessory port on ebay in the next few days. I have no idea what it is worth. If interested shoot me a pm

12-19-2006, 01:30 PM	#12
Legba Scooby Specialist Member#: 88589 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the action is Vehicle: 2005 STI the best one	Does the 2007 unit play MP3s? Can that cable be made to work on a serial port on a PDA?

12-19-2006, 07:17 PM	#16
Legba Scooby Specialist Member#: 88589 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where the action is Vehicle: 2005 STI the best one	What does the auxilary port look like? USB?

12-19-2006, 07:58 PM	#17
jsmithjr732 Scooby Specialist Member#: 20272 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2007 SWP STI	I have an 07 STI and took my radio out while trying to connect the Sirius tuner to it. The aux port connects to a cable about 4 inches behind it--and it's not USB. Doesn't appear to connect to the radio. It probably connects through the main radio connector. If you can compare an 05 to an 07 connector, you'll probably see the differences. I assume there'll be a few more cables in it or something. If I recall correctly, the stock unit has: 1. Radio connector 2. Antenna connector 3. Power connector 4. Sirius tuner connector That's it. Search here or iwsti.com for "ESN" or "SID" and you'll find wrxgrl's thread. I have a few pix uploaded. Here's the link to my site's pix: www.jsmithjr.com/subaru/radio John

12-20-2006, 07:21 PM	#18
goixiz Scooby Newbie Member#: 99128 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgia Vehicle: 2005 SAAB 92x Black	what if you want to use XM instead is there a CeNet unit for XM to connect to it ? And which plug is for the Aux wire (is it the white connector) I bought a HU but seller did not include any wiring

12-20-2006, 07:44 PM	#19
jsmithjr732 Scooby Specialist Member#: 20272 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2007 SWP STI	Search for the thread I referenced above. It has pix along with information in it. I don't know which one is the AUX. The aux ash tray unit has a mating plug behind it, but I don't know where that wire goes--maybe the small white one on the opposite end of the antenna plug?

01-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#22
jsmithjr732 Scooby Specialist Member#: 20272 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2007 SWP STI	Right on the money. From right to left: 1. CNET cable for the Sirius tuner 2. AUX cable going to the ashtray port 3. Main radio cable 4. Antenna

01-06-2007, 03:11 PM	#23
SilvrWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 8582 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Oceanside, CA Vehicle: 2007 Impreza WRX Satin White Pearl	connector details for interconnecting wire SVXdc requested some detailed pics of the connectors for the interconnecting wire. There are 5 contacts, but I'm not sure what they are all for. Ground, left, and right? That would leave 2 for something else. I don't believe any of these wires are for lights as the "AUX" label in front doesn't light up. Use the 1 inch mark as the reference starting point. Sorry no metric. This connects to the plug from the ashtray box. This connects to back of radio. Sorry they're a little blurry. Last edited by SilvrWRX; 01-06-2007 at 03:13 PM. Reason: grammar

01-06-2007, 04:26 PM	#24
goixiz Scooby Newbie Member#: 99128 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgia Vehicle: 2005 SAAB 92x Black	when you want to use the AUx port for input does it automatically switched from cd to aux ? just wondering how it switches ? whats the CAT button for ?