I found some genuine iPod adapters for the Impreza/Forester 08+. Do they work on my standard non Navi Stock headunit?

As I can't seem to source these in Europe!

No. The internal wiring isn't there to activate it on the head unit.

Your outta luck, been here, imported 1 tried it. Need to write a shitty letter to IM asking why they don't supply 1.

I can vouch for that, it's now in a drawer in my shed, available if anyone wants one.

And do they not work on the 330S navi head unit either then?

I thought I read on scoobynet that some folk had their ipod connected?

What about connecting via bluetooth - is that an option?

No I'm afraid not, I have a 330S too and the only way I can connect my iPod is through the red and white AV connectors in the centre console. Anyone with a better method please let me know!

urban wrote:And do they not work on the 330S navi head unit either then?

I thought I read on scoobynet that some folk had their ipod connected?

What about connecting via bluetooth - is that an option?

There were 2 of us trying it with both types of head unit. We both failed.

Derek FKS 85 wrote:No I'm afraid not, I have a 330S too and the only way I can connect my iPod is through the red and white AV connectors in the centre console. Anyone with a better method please let me know!

Rip the factory head unit out, use as paper weight / throw in bin. Get a decent aftermarket unit!

The factory head unit on the 330S isn't bad.

OK - in my last car I had a DDX5022 fitted
But, that just looked aftermarket
Black thing surrounded by silver, the 330S navi unit at least blends in and has Blue tooth.

Guys - what about USB capability?
See this
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f77/media-hub-help-67039/

The part numbers must be universal.
For example the bluetooth mic is the same number on the US, EU & UK accessories brochure
The part number this refers to is H621SFG700 and is on the US & EU brochure, but not on the UK brochure?
And the 330S is an EU car - so surely that means yes its available?

Also came across this while searching
http://www.subaru.com/engineering/electronics-audio/media-hub.html

Rob - you're a knowledgeable guy with the hatch

Can you shed any light on my findings with regards to swapping the jacks with a combined jacks & usb port?

Thanks,
Shaun

urban wrote:Rob - you're a knowledgeable guy with the hatch

Can you shed any light on my findings with regards to swapping the jacks with a combined jacks & usb port?

Thanks,
Shaun

I have fitted the Ipod dock to the new legacy & it works very well indeed, I would assume the usb jack/aux socket will come with all the cabling required and should just plug straight into the rear of your nav unit & will be picked up by the headunit without any issues.

I could ask my mate in the states if he'll pop down to his dealer and have a look at a kit like he did last time for me and I could tell you better from there.

Rob wrote:

urban wrote:Rob - you're a knowledgeable guy with the hatch

Can you shed any light on my findings with regards to swapping the jacks with a combined jacks & usb port?

Thanks,
Shaun

I have fitted the Ipod dock to the new legacy & it works very well indeed, I would assume the usb jack/aux socket will come with all the cabling required and should just plug straight into the rear of your nav unit & will be picked up by the headunit without any issues.

I could ask my mate in the states if he'll pop down to his dealer and have a look at a kit like he did last time for me and I could tell you better from there.

Gentleman Rob - thank you.
Don't suppose your mate would be able to supply said bit?

I can ask him and see if he'll buy it and ship it over here. I cant see it being a problem

Cheers Rob

I can't really see any reason why it shouldn't work - can you?
Especially as those instructions talk about removal of the jacks socket and replacing with the combined USB/jack

I guess I'll just wait and see what your mate says about the part