Bicster Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 A friend of mine in the UK just picked up the installation manual for this beast (SEDEYA6000). It should work on USDM cars ... plug and play. If you plan to keep the OEM head unit, this could be an option for you. It consists of: 1. Control unit 2. Command keypad 3. Microphone with fixing kit 4. Installation manual 5. User manual 6. Control unit connection harness 7. Radio mute unit 8. Radio connection harness Here is the Installation & User's Manual Interestingly, the instructions show a LHD vehicle. The radio mute unit has a forward and reverse harness to connect to the factory sound system. Based on the drawing in the installation manual, it has the same number of pins as the harness shown in the USDM service manual. The key is in the same location. However, the illustration varies in that the pin spacing below the key is not uniform. The service manual illustration shows uniform key spacing.... I have not personally seen either. HOWEVER, it should not be an issue anyway, since reverse and forward harnesses are available, and it would be a splice job at the worst. Unfortunately, no pinout is given for the radio mute unit harness. The suggested mounting location for the controller is below the shifter, and the microphone goes on the sun visor. There are several suggested locations near the console/dash to mount the control unit, so I presume the harnesses are long enough to provide some flexibility. If someone wants to be a guinea pig, I can arrange to have one of these shipped across the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 How much is it? If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 How much is it? I'm trying to find out. MSRP is £ 225.00 including VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spieldawg Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I would be all over that. I'd love to hear if it would actually works... *subscribe* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 To save others the effort of doing the math, based on current exchange rates, excluding VAT, the price is roughly $337 US dollars MSRP. Plus shipping and import duty. I do know someone travelling from UK to US in March who can hide one in his suitcase. I am looking for a guinea pig to try the first one (cuz I don't have my leggy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 . Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 . I know, I know ... one thing at a time. I should get the scanned manual tomorrow, which has illustrations. Then I need to prod my friend back over to the dealership to see if they have one to take pics of. The illustrations should answer most of your questions though. I think someone posted something about this a while ago. I remember seeing pictures and hearing about it. That was probably me. The pics I've seen are all useless. Go to http://www.subaru.co.uk and see how useless they are! Or don't, since I just posted the photo below... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 I bet Subaru's marketing department worked really hard to come up with this totally useless photo: http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Subaru_Accessories.nsf/NULL/24DDA262E05EAD7980256F3100415AFA/$FILE/SEDEYA6000.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 000OOOHHHH I must know more! who says acura TL has all the goodies? my cell has bluetooth it'd be awesome to leave it in my pocket and use it through the car. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks to Opie, the Installation Manual and User's Manual are online at TheL7.com ... clicky clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hmm, I may be interested in guinea pigging. I'd like more information on price, etc. phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub_Free Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 What radio comes in the UK subaru? Anyone has Jim from Cheam Motors on availability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 The UK radios are totally different from ours, but it looks like there is a good chance the wiring harness is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabbic Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I bet this would work with our radio's, because when I was playing around with the pins on the back of the stereo to get my steering wheel controls working, the stereo muted and the display indicated "CALL" My vB Garage How to Install Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cubby Gauge Mounting Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Edit: I have e-mailed Jim, asking for photos and pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Bump to say that I've e-mailed an inquiry to Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 oh dont worry, we're not gonna let this thread die till we get some info "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba_rus Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I am happy with Parrot CK3100. Better funcionality and cheaper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 The Parrot is fugly though. I wonder how the Subie one looks. I think a few people are going to want this just because SoA has decided they can't have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrias Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 The other question is.. if this unit works... can it be modified to do a line in for other audio as well? I'm very curious about this thing as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattali Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I am sure that this option could only work with European o Japan HU equipped with extra CD changer input ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 The other question is.. if this unit works... can it be modified to do a line in for other audio as well? I think it bypasses the amp in the radio rather than routing audio into it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 Anyone has Jim from Cheam Motors on availability? Jim is about to go on vacation for a week. He said he would get pricing and other info for us when he gets back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabbic Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I am sure that this option could only work with European o Japan HU equipped with extra CD changer input ... As I posted earlier, when I was fooling around with the steering wheel controls, I was able to get the display to mute and say "CALL" so I think that this would work with our head unit. Just FYI, with the controls when you press MUTE the display says "MUTE" My vB Garage How to Install Steering Wheel Radio Controls Cubby Gauge Mounting Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicster Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 As I posted earlier, when I was fooling around with the steering wheel controls, I was able to get the display to mute and say "CALL" so I think that this would work with our head unit. I wish you knew how you did this. The service manual doesn't show any call/mute inputs on the radio. It would be really useful info for anyone trying to use an aftermarket bluetooth adapter with the factory stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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