rallison

For pics of this mod on my '03 OB's P-128, see here: http://www.subaruoutback.org/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=15274&cat=500&thumb=1 There is a pic of the aux cable routing that you may find helpful.

Ruffian, A few answers: 1. It worked on my P-128 in a 2003 OB Special Audio Edition, which has the same set-up as the Limited. 2. Yes, me. 3. Almost no difference--I had to drill out one of the existing cooling air slots in the heat sink at the back* for the aux cable to pass out of the enclosure, and I drilled a hole in the back of the plastic single-DIN 'pocket' dash insert to bring the aux cable into the cabin, but that's about it. _______________ I'm VERY happy with the result. The ONLY drawback is the need for the silent CD, which means your music is interrupted for 1-2 seconds every 74 minutes. (Whoop-de-do.) But the P-128 and the Aux-In mod are absolutely compatible. I encourage you to go ahead with it if you feel like you're up to the work as described in the installation instructions. Took me a little longer than some others have described, but I'm a bit of a plodder. Feel free to ask more questions or PM me if you want to get into detail. *Be sure to do this with the heat sink off the unit, and clean off any metal filings THOROUGHLY before you put it back on...

Just dropping in to say thanks to Jazzy and to the contributors here whose posts steered me to the Aux-In solution. As of this last weekend, I'm another happy customer. Also: Owners of late-model-year '03 Outbacks like mine should know you may be able to use this solution. If your 2003 OB has the Premium Sound package* that was in the Limited model and which replaced the winter driving package on some late-year base models then the Aux-In may work for you too. Check to see if your 2003 Outback's radio & 6-CD changer is designated "P128" on the faceplate; if so, the Aux-In mod will work with your unit. *details at http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2003.html

03 OB in Brilliant Silver. Just traded up from a blue over platinum '01 OBS... ..which replaced a black over silver '98 OBS... ...which replaced a graphite 85 GL Wagon... ...which replaced a red '81 GL Wagon--the red, white and grey plaid seats of which I still miss. (Sniffle.)