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Receiver Wire Harness

For select 1993-up Saab, Subaru, and Suzuki vehicles

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This vehicle-specific wiring harness makes connections between your new car stereo and your car's electrical system.

First, attach the color-coded wires on your Crutchfield harness to the wires from your new stereo. If you don't know how to use a soldering iron, we recommend that you purchase some wire connectors that you'll use to attach the Crutchfield harness to your factory harness.

Now, once this harness is connected to your new stereo, you'll be able to plug right into your car's factory radio connector. This harness makes installing your new stereo easier, and allows you to put the factory radio back when you sell your vehicle or return it at the end of the lease. A detailed instruction sheet comes with the harness. Warranty: 60 days.

Please read this important note: This harness may not contain provisions for every wire needed to complete your installation, and it will not accommodate special navigation, video, or factory steering wheel control connections. You will need a special adapter if you want your factory steering wheel audio controls to work with your new stereo.

Connections:

  • 12V constant power
  • 12V switched power
  • chassis ground
  • power antenna turn-on
  • illumination
  • left front speaker +/-
  • right front speaker +/-
  • left rear speaker +/-
  • right rear speaker +/-
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Note: Most vehicles will require additional installation parts — please identify your vehicle if you haven’t done so, then check here for a list of parts. You can also call an Advisor for more information.

 

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Crutchfield Wiring Harness: Crutchfield wiring harnesses prevent you from having to cut your vehicle's factory radio plug when replacing your factory radio with an aftermarket head unit. Simply solder or crimp the Crutchfield wiring harness to your aftermarket head unit's harness (solder & crimps not included), plug the aftermarket head unit's plug into the rear chassis of the aftermarket head unit, and plug the Crutchfield wiring harness into your vehicle's factory radio plug.

Note: Installation tools, hardware, & accessories are not included & sold separately. Please see the Accessories tab for recommendations & availability.

Wiring Notes: If the Crutchfield wiring harness is not equipped with a ground wire, you will need to ground the aftermarket head unit's ground wire to the metal chassis of your vehicle. Some vehicle's may require you to bypass the vehicle's factory amplifier (in another location from factory radio) or hardwire certain connections. If your vehicle is equipped with factory steering wheel controls, an additional adapter is required & sold separately.

Wire Code Chart:

Wire Color Function
Red +12 Volt Accessory
Yellow +12 Volt Constant
Black Chassis Ground
Blue Power Antenna
Orange Illumination
White Left Front Speaker +
White/Black Left Front Speaker -
Gray Right Front Speaker +
Gray/Black Right Front Speaker -
Green Left Rear Speaker +
Green/Black Left Rear Speaker -
Violet Right Rear Speaker +
Violet/Black Right Rear Speaker -

The Crutchfield Car Selector: Please visit the Crutchfield Car Selector for your specific type of vehicle.

 

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4 out of 5

Does the job!

Written By achmafooma, South Riding, VA on Friday, May 24, 2013
 
The wiring harness does the job and does it well. My one small complaint is that the diagram/instructions should be clearer about the 'automatic antenna' wire. My car (2008 Subaru Outback) doesn't have an automatic antenna, so I didn't bother connecting it. As a result, my radio reception was terrible! Turns out that Subaru has an antenna booster that runs off the 'automatic antenna' lead, so you DO need to connect it to the appropriate wire on your unit's wire harness. On mine, it was some sort of vaguely defined accessory connector (and it mentioned 'automatic antenna' in the small print as something you might connect to it). After I made the connection, everything worked great. Recommend clarifying this in the instructions; the blue wire isn't necessarily for automatic antennas only, and MUST be connected [at least on my Subaru] if you want good radio reception.
Pros:
Works fine, does the job, easy to hook up.
Cons:
Instructions should be clearer about the 'automatic antenna' (which is actually an antenna booster on my 2008 Outback) and needs to be connected even if you don't have an automatic antenna.
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5 out of 5

It works!

Written By Danielle, Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Installed in a 2004 Subaru Forester
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It works! Easy-to-follow chart made wiring this to my new receiver a snap!
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5 out of 5

Receiver Wire Harness

Written By Anonymous, Wildwood, MO on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Installed in a 2008 Subaru Outback
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Makes installation so much easier.
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5 out of 5

Perfect

Written By Scott, W WI on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Installed in a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
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worked perfectly.
Pros:
instructions were easy to follow. installation was a snap.
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

Simple

Written By Brian, Crystal Lake, Illinois on Saturday, April 20, 2013
Installed in a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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Great as always, crutchfield always supplies you with the needed appliances. Just match up the color wires and go
Pros:
Couldn't be easier Comes with page that tells you what wire does what, just double check in the head Unit user manual to match everything up.
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Its a harness... Worked as expected

Written By Kookookachew, Potsdam, NY on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Installed in a 2001 Subaru Outback
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Received this very quick with free shipping thanks to Crutchfield, who have always provided excellent service and fast shipping. Price was much better than similar plugs found else-where and even came with Crutchfield vehicle-specific instillation instructions, which are absolutely excellent BTW. Simply couldn't ask for more, had my radio installed in a matter of minutes without having to cut, test, and splice factory wiring.
Pros:
Cheap Comes with instructions Easy to use Doesn't disturb factory wiring Decent quality
Cons:
Doesn't make me breakfast?
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5 out of 5

car radio wire harness

Written By mike, floyd, va on Saturday, March 23, 2013
Installed in a 1995 Subaru Legacy
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right part, quick delivery, good quality, great instructions.
Pros:
all good
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

PERFECT!

Written By Alan, Charleston, WV on Monday, March 18, 2013
Installed in a 2005 Saab 9-2X
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As usual, Crutchfield provides the right harness for my particular car and stereo. ACES!
Pros:
Always a pleasure!
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5 out of 5

None better

Written By Thiebs, Beaumont, CA on Monday, March 11, 2013
Installed in a 2007 Subaru Forester
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I purchased this from Crutchfield and chose to get a head unit from somewhere else. In the package from Crutchfield, a full picture-laden highly-descriptive instruction booklet accompanied the harness. These instructions were not only for taking the dash panel off for the radio installation, but also for all the speakers in the car. Over and above the call of duty for a 12-dollar harness. I will not hesitate to pay the extra price for my next unit because of such excellent attention to detail.
Pros:
Easy-to-read instruction booklet. Harness is a perfect fit. Pre-stripped tips are brilliant.
Cons:
It didn't include a briefcase full of cash.
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4 out of 5

Perfect

Written By Augie, Boone, NC on Monday, February 18, 2013
Installed in a 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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Nice adapter, everything was properly color coded
Pros:
Color coded and pre-stripped wires
Cons:
18 (or so) wires to splice together
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2 out of 5

wire harness review

Written By phillyherb, vineland, nj on Monday, February 04, 2013
Installed in a 2003 Subaru Legacy
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This was the wrong harness, it did not match the Subaru wiring. But it turned out that I didn't need a new radio, just new speakers. So I didn't have to use it.
Pros:
none
Cons:
wrong harness
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5 out of 5

Great Product

Written By Doug, Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Installed in a 2009 Subaru Legacy
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Product worked perfectly fine. Hooked into my Kenwood head unit with no issues.
Pros:
Great fit. Works fine
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Quick and simple harness

Written By DeCirce, Royal Oak, MI on Monday, January 14, 2013
Installed in a 2007 Subaru Forester
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very clearly noted what each wire connects to. Easiest part of the radio installation. Works great.
Pros:
wether its stamped on the wire from the paper diagram or taped on the wire the purpose of each wire is clear and easy to install
Cons:
maybe if wires were a bit longer but nothing major
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5 out of 5

Exact fit and functionality

Written By Allan, Marietta, PA on Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Installed in a 2003 Subaru Baja
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Wiring was nicely color coded to match the aftermarket radio harness, so it was a simple color to color connection. Connector fit into the vehicle harness, as if it were built by the OEM. Excellent product.
Pros:
Color codes matched aftermarket radio
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Factory Atereo Adapter

Written By Greg C, Everett, PA on Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Installed in a 1997 Subaru Legacy
Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
 
Best thing ever made. This makes an install so simple. I always solder my connections and you can do this at the workbench in no time. Then, just plug it in and install the head unit. Its that simple. If you trade often, this is the ticket.
Pros:
Makes for an easy time for an install
Cons:
None
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5 out of 5

Subary Legacy 2005-2009 Wire Harness

Written By Anonymous, Gillette, NJ on Sunday, November 18, 2012
Installed in a 2007 Subaru Legacy
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Perfect, well done.
Pros:
-Perfect match to the factory plug to join aftermarket stereo.
Cons:
None
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4 out of 5

Subaru Receiver Wire Harness

Written By ChrisN, Colorado Springs, CO on Monday, October 15, 2012
Installed in a 2006 Subaru Outback
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Works well but the soldering is is a bit of a hassle.
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5 out of 5

Saved me a LOT of installation time

Written By Ken, Lakewood, CO on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Installed in a 2003 Subaru Outback
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I installed the unit myself and this adapter made the installation sooooo... easy. I bought my unit from Crutchfield because of perks like this free adapter and installation instructions specific to my cars make and model.
Pros:
It's free and it works.
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5 out of 5

Harness

Written By Drew, Ma. on Sunday, September 16, 2012
Installed in a 2002 Subaru Forester
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Perfect fit every time
Pros:
Included free
Cons:
None
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4 out of 5

It worked great, but failed to mention critical info

Written By Anonymous, Altoona, IA on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Installed in a 2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
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The wiring harness worked well, but instructions failed to mention that Subaru FM reception booster is powered by "power antennae" wire which typically controls a raising and lowering antennae. I had to install it twice.
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