06+ head unit into 05

i have an 05 sti and i'm needing a new head unit and i'm not wanting to go back with the stock 05 sti one..i was thinking of putting in an 06 and up head unit with mp3 player capability into my car..what would i have to do to make it work? or would it be plug n play?? anyone who may know please chime in..or anyone with a factory mp3 head unit

 

I am pretty sure it is just Plug and Play, however, i have never seen the back of the 06 Headunit to know for sure. The 02 Headunit is Plug and Play up to 05 Model Year at least. I can't see them changing the plugs for 06.

 

If the dash is the same, it will just plug and play. I dont think they have changed the plugs in a long long time.

 

i just found out for sure its plug n play on nasioc..now i just need an 06-07 head unit isnt the 06 mp3 capable? i know the 07+ are for sure

 

'06 head unit is mp3 capable with a kit and some soldering, but '07 has it out of the box, assuming you get the jack with it.
If you're handy, and want to work for your tunes, I've got an '06 6-disc changer I can sell you.

 

Wait, blaster are you referring to the AUX jack or the ability to read a MP3 off a disk?

 

Oh, that kind of mp3 capability. No, '06 can't read them off of a disk. You can mess with it to add an aux, but that's it.

 

Yeah, thats what i thought.. I think its 07+, right?

 

Yup, '07+ from my understanding.

 

Save yourself some heartache looking for an 07+ and go aftermarket. You will get better quality for sure. You can do the forester din pocket with a door to take up the space. Also that way you can get ipod control on the headunit.

 

or.. you can do what i did for 398 bucks..
http://wrxatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23428&highlight=f700bt

 

Except it looks shitty.. Single din in a car that came with a double din looks odd.. imho.

 

i actually have a pioneer avic head unit in the car now that is faulty and i was wanting to go back with the stock look..i heard the 06 could read mp3 discs(which is all i care about) and that the 07 had the aux input

 

I can vouch that the '06 definitely cannot read mp3s on disk.

 

ok..but the 07 can? does anyone know this for sure? and will the 07 be PNP for my 05

 

i just want a stock head unit that will read mp3 discs..i dont have the 230 bucks right now to send off my avic to be repaired

 

i would trade the avic to anyone with a stock 07 head unit if they wanted...

 

I know a guy with an '07 who might be interested. What's faulty with the Pioneer?

 

world hifi says the data ribbon cable is probably the problem,and there is a recall on this unit for the data ribbon cable to be replaced..the screen doesnt illuminate anymore and doesnt come out right

 

I can vouch that the 07 will read mp3's off disc and is PNP as well. The unit is made by Clarion. The aux input can also be used to read mp3's off portable music devices too.

 

Aux is analog..cant read data just music.

 

Yes, just analog music data. BTW Bjtyson3, if you want factory mp3 capability, fit and finish and PNP install then this is it. I'm selling mine.

 

what is that head unit out of? how much you want for it? and would you trade for my busted ass avic ? lol i'll trade the whole basket and wiring harness and everything so it'll be pnp for both of us

 

pm'd you

 

On Imprezas, 2007 is the earliest year for both MP3 CD capability and Aux input.

This site is handy to check features for each model/year: www.cars101.com

The 14-pin power/speaker connector was used on all OEM HUs from around 1995 up to 2007, and on 2008-up OEM Navi HUs -- so any of those years will be plug-and-play.

If you do get one of the OEM HUs with Aux input, I have the 8-pin harness that will plug into that socket on the HU. E-mail me for details.