BH5 GTB OEM Satnav

[pockrockgtti]

Hi

Ive just got my legacy fresh from japan,it came with the Subaru FM Multiplex Navigation System, this integrates with the climate control, and acts as its display.

Apparently someone on this forum figured a way of keeping the sat nav functioning as a display for the climate control and installed an aftermarket radio instead.

I have a link for this forum http://www.clubsub.o...pic,4098.0.html but it doesn't work anymore.

Any ideas? Ive used the search function tirelessly

[thewabbit1]

i've done it. Basically, involves finding two wires from the circular pin (one that goes into mcintosh h/u) that you can short together to keep (even when the car is off) the screen on. Then, using a completely over kill relay (the lowest rated non pcb mounted one i could find was 20a) set it up so when accessory is on, the screen turns on!

easy right...

sorta, took me and a mate a whole day, many beers, many swearing and a trip to repco to buy some more fuses (blew the same one 6 times).

It's doable. Where you located?

Edited March 1, 2016 by thewabbit1

[pockrockgtti]

Im actually in the UK, I'm pretty competent when it come to wiring, as I'm an aircraft spark by trade. Think you could give me more detailed info? as regards to which plug it is on the back, its really annoying not being able to see what the a/c is doing! lol

[thewabbit1]

I honestly wish that i'd taken photos ect/written a guide to how I did it.

Basically all I did was (using a paper clip - don't judge) started shorting pins (come to think of it, I think it was a square connector) of the cable that runs between the screen and h/u. I eventually found a pair that will turn the screen on. I then connected this to a relay which is triggered by the accessory power. In terms of the h/u (i'm presuming you've the mcintosh system - if not, ignore) I got rid of the factory amp (under drivers seat) and manually ran the speaker/sub wires to under the seat. I then connected them into the factory loom. I also placed an amp under there to power the factory sub.

wiring for the factory loom can be found here: http://jeremy.geek.nz/2010/06/17/mcintosh-ef-1080i-information/

hopefully this sheds some light....

[Guitar_Guy]

I recently did this but in my BP5 3.0R. I would like to think the wiring side is very similar as I also have an OEM sat nav that I kept as it displays petrol usage, volt meter etc.

The way I did it also integrated the new headunit with the factory McIntosh sounds so it was a win win.

Thread is here: http://clubsub.org.nz/forum/showthread.php?48404-Guitar_Guy-s-2004-Legacy-McIntosh-Stereo-Hack-Pic-Heavy

Hopefully there are a few clues to help you being an older model

[pockrockgtti]

 thewabbit1 said:

I honestly wish that i'd taken photos ect/written a guide to how I did it.

Basically all I did was (using a paper clip - don't judge) started shorting pins (come to think of it, I think it was a square connector) of the cable that runs between the screen and h/u. I eventually found a pair that will turn the screen on. I then connected this to a relay which is triggered by the accessory power. In terms of the h/u (i'm presuming you've the mcintosh system - if not, ignore) I got rid of the factory amp (under drivers seat) and manually ran the speaker/sub wires to under the seat. I then connected them into the factory loom. I also placed an amp under there to power the factory sub.

wiring for the factory loom can be found here: http://jeremy.geek.nz/2010/06/17/mcintosh-ef-1080i-information/

hopefully this sheds some light....

So you mean the Cenet connector, did you short the pins with others on the same connectore, or between earth or between 12v?

Anything you can tell me is appreciated.

[pockrockgtti]

Sorted

http://clubsub.org.nz/forum/showthread.php?4008-Help-with-stereo-install-in-99-legacy-with-factory-navigation-unit&highlight=stereo+wiring

[pockrockgtti]

To save anyone having to rip the connector apart

But remember the finer details above, about how the unit stays constantly on with that pin earthed.