Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Thomas from Trout Creek, MT on 5/5/2025
2003 Subaru Outback
Fast, easy, and the colors match, so there is no confusion. It's worth every penny if you buy it, even better if it is free!
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Easy peasy
Steven from New Market, AL on 2/17/2025
2006 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
Harness was prepped are advertised and connected without issue to my vehicle wiring harness. No issues noted.
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Works great
Cody from Las Vegas, NV on 2/1/2025
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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Simplicity itself
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 10/28/2024
2001 Subaru Forester
Simple wire coding, easy to set up
Pros: Easy to connect
Cons: Two wires are different length, no reason. Have to cut back to match all other wires.
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Not much to say
Paul from Berlin, MD on 9/10/2024
2008 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Michael from Kentwood, MI on 9/10/2024
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Jonathan from Brogue, PA on 8/29/2024
2008 Subaru Legacy
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Zaine from Nanty Glo, PA on 7/26/2024
2006 Subaru Legacy
Fits as I needed it to, the pre-stripped wires are a nice addition.
Pros: Fits well, pre stripped wires
Cons: None
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Makes the electrical part of radio installation simple
Jeff from ANDERSON, IN on 7/8/2024
2006 Subaru Baja
Worked perfect in my 2006 Subaru Baja Sport. Saved me a lot of time by not having to cut and splice any wires in the vehicle.
Pros: Easy, easy, easy! Wire color list included.
Cons: None at all.
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Definitely buy this with your stereo purchases
Tyler from Normal, IL on 6/23/2024
2003 Subaru Forester
Made the installation process a breeze. I've wired up various things to my cars before and with the manuals provided there was no guessing of which wires get connected to the stereo harness. Only reason for 4/5 rather than 5/5 is upon install the power wire was not fully seated into the Metra connector causing it to come loose and fall out. Quick fix to re-install the pin but should have been checked before shipping.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Doug from Troy, MO on 6/20/2024
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Joe from Fayetteville, PA on 4/15/2024
2006 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Tony from San Tan Valley, AZ on 1/31/2024
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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Great Product
David from Gladstone, OR on 1/3/2024
2003 Subaru Outback
Love this product. Made my installation a piece of cake.
Pros: Easy to use. Made the connections to the head unit harness in the comfort of my home rather than out in the cold.
Cons: None
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Simpler installation
Nathan from Charlottesville, VA on 12/5/2023
This does make installation much much easier paired with Crutchfield's instructions. Used this with a Sony head unit in my 2011 Subaru Impreza; doing this wiring was an easy part (though so much crimping and taping!)
Pros: Simpler installation
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Mike from Calimesa, CA on 12/3/2023
2005 Subaru Forester
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Good but w/ issues
Nathaniel from Houston, TX on 10/18/2023
2003 Subaru Outback
It is a good product and connects to the OEM harness. My one con is the pins are allowed to wiggle I. The connector. This makes first installation a bit annoying. Solid connection one plugged in.
Pros: Solid connection.
Cons: Pin can move in housing.
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Harness of dreams
Bryam from Madison, NJ on 10/17/2023
2004 Subaru Forester
This harness made my instal so much easier. They also have the HarnessReady option that's even better and highly recommended. Literally plug and play. All you have to do is put in your car information and the website will guide you and give you all the options.
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Jonathan from Boise, ID on 6/18/2023
I was very overwhelmed when I got my deck. A friend of mine told me to check Crutchfield. I got on the site, It was so simple to use considering I'm not good with electronics. Their part was so helpful plug and play already telling my friends. Thank u so much.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Kane from Tarawa Terrace, NC on 3/7/2023
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Makes integrating the headunit to your vehicle very easy.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Jeremy from Kanaranzi, MN on 3/7/2023
So nice to be able to talk to a real person who guides you and makes sure you are getting exactly what you need. The advisor that helped me, Freya, even checked on my stereo (not from Crutchfield) to make sure of installation details, and sent me pdfs of instructions. Very helpful! Made installation of my new stereo super simple. Thanks!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Lewis from New Castle, PA on 2/26/2023
2004 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Jeff from Selah, WA on 2/15/2023
2004 Subaru Legacy
Correct harness provided by Crutchfield! Made the connect simple.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Donald from Sterling, CO on 1/11/2023
2003 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Michael from Elizabeth, IN on 10/11/2022
2007 Subaru Forester
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Just what I needed
Bryan from Wellington, CO on 10/10/2022
2002 Subaru Outback
Ordered a wiring harness for a 2002 Subaru Outback. Works perfect with super clear instructions even on that old of a car. I also ordered the wiring tool and wire nuts that popped up. I usually don't do that but for only $7 and I didn't have to drive to the store and find it and its something i rarely use that worked out great also.
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Great Product and Company Support
Callum from Denver, CO on 10/9/2022
2007 Subaru Forester
Exactly as described, good quality materials and very easy install, especially with the diagrams and customer support offered by Crutchfield. I'm handy but not wiring savvy and had this job done in 45 minutes, including stereo removal and reinstall.
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Easy to use
Ryan M from GALAX, VA on 9/23/2022
2000 Subaru Outback
Wiring made easy. Love the pre cut ends. Anyone can wire this!
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Makes it easy
Kevin from Vero Beach, FL on 9/4/2022
2008 Subaru Forester
Plenty of length to help installation, color coded on package to double check correct connections
Pros: Easy to use
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It worked.
Zachary from Aurora, CO on 8/29/2022
2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
It worked and was included in the order free of additional charge.
Pros: No charge, Worked
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
John from Santa Maria, CA on 7/27/2022
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
A solid purchase 100% recommend to anyone switching out the vehicle head unit. Ensured a quick and easy plug and play install.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Ron from Deming, WA on 6/23/2022
2000 Subaru Outback
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Great harness
Jonathan from Colorado Spgs, CO on 5/13/2022
2003 Subaru Forester
No issues at all with this harness, it worked great. I loved that they were pre partially stripped
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Brandon from Rockwood, TN on 4/29/2022
2007 Subaru Forester
Matched up perfectly with my 2007 Subaru Forester. Made the job very easy.
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Beep beep
Brendan Herr from Mason City, IA on 4/28/2022
1996 Subaru Legacy
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Good product
Christopher from Mount Joy, PA on 4/7/2022
2007 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Wayne from Tioga, TX on 1/31/2022
2003 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
John from Adams, NY on 1/19/2022
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Gregory from Alto, NM on 1/14/2022
2000 Subaru Outback
Nice, wiring my stereo was a snap, really I would recommend this for anybody to install.
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Great product
Michael from Flat Rock, NC on 1/12/2022
Everything lined up and tied in perfectly. Easy to install
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Medford, OR on 12/21/2021
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Hooksett, NH on 11/21/2021
2008 Subaru Forester
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Worked like a charm A++++
Crutchfield customer from Belvidere, IL on 10/31/2021
2001 Subaru Outback
Made it easy and no need to cut into factory wires.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Oak Ridge, NJ on 10/15/2021
1996 Subaru Legacy
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Very helpful
Crutchfield customer from Hyrum, UT on 10/15/2021
2003 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
This came in handy even though I wasn't able to use it because the previous owner of my vehicle had clipped all but 2 of the wires from the harness. But luckily they had left the harness And it really came in handy to help me match up the correct wires. Otherwise it would have plugged right in and would have made for a very fast installation.
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Metra must have
Crutchfield customer from Stephens City, VA on 10/6/2021
2003 Subaru Baja
Great time-saver; a 'must have', for a hassle-free set up.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Billings, MT on 9/19/2021
2003 Subaru Forester
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Very easy to use
Crutchfield customer from Oakland, CA on 8/28/2021
2000 Subaru Forester
This made installing my new stereo very easy. Everything fit perfectly, just have match the right wires together, which is very straightforward.
Pros: Makes stereo install easy
Cons: None
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Crimp and Click
Crutchfield customer from Weston, WI on 8/27/2021
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Broomall, PA on 8/10/2021
2007 Subaru Legacy
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Perfect
Crutchfield customer from Live Oak, FL on 7/22/2021
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback
Fits perfectly in my 1999 subaru legacy outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Palmyra, VA on 7/10/2021
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Philadelphia, PA on 5/20/2021
2001 Suzuki Esteem
Free of charge harness you can't go wrong Thanks .
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Great Harnesses That Get the Job Done.
Crutchfield customer from Herrick, SD on 4/1/2021
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
I've used this brand for decades now, and they always work. There is nothing special about them, other than they are easy to wire and connect to your factory harnness.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Columbia, SC on 3/31/2021
2002 Subaru Forester
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Good quality
Crutchfield customer from Wichita, KS on 3/29/2021
2002 Subaru Forester
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Easy Peasey
Crutchfield customer from Carlsbad, CA on 3/24/2021
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
Works as intended. Easy install.
Pros: Possibly Free
Cons: None
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Wrong harness sent
Jeffrey from ALLENTOWN, PA on 3/15/2021
2009 Subaru Forester
Wrong harness sent Needed a smaller one. Had to reorder
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Waukee, IA on 2/15/2021
2003 Subaru Forester
So much easier to install new stereo with these adapter harnesses.
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Fantastic option
Crutchfield customer from Oakhurst, OK on 2/11/2021
2006 Subaru Forester
Worked perfectly for my 2006 Subaru. Went in seamlessly
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Lilly, PA on 1/24/2021
2006 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Palmyra, NY on 1/21/2021
2006 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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Quality harness
Crutchfield customer from Bloomingdale, NJ on 1/17/2021
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Oem quality harness with excellent wires
Pros: Easy install
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Versailles, KY on 1/11/2021
2005 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Bangor, ME on 12/28/2020
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Bonney Lake, WA on 12/24/2020
1999 Subaru Forester
Although I didn't need it, It was a huge help in cross referencing the wiring to the stereo plug.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Wadsworth, OH on 12/23/2020
2003 Subaru Outback
The right plug for subaru outback L.L. Bean addition
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Sandia Park, NM on 12/13/2020
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Fits as advertised
Nathan from VALENCIA, CA on 12/2/2020
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
It fit my 2002 Subaru Impreza just fine, and made connecting my system easy because I could pre-wire almost everything ahead of time. I'd highly recommend using a soldering iron and heat shrink tubing for the best connections, and map out any extra wires you may need to add to the harness (subwoofer power, backup light circuit, emergency brake switch, etc.). The more wiring you can do before climbing around inside the car, the happier you'll be.
Pros: Fits my car as advertised. Good quality wiring.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Black Diamond, WA on 12/1/2020
1995 Subaru Impreza
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Works as it should, use Crutchfield instructions.
Crutchfield customer from Fountain, MI on 11/28/2020
2006 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
Leads are long enough and easy to tin , instructions are not great, but made much better with Crutchfield wiring PDF guide.
Pros: Excellent fitment.
Cons: Package instructions unclear for my application.
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Will deal with Crutchfield again!!!
Guest from Evington, VA on 11/21/2020
Awesome! Exact fit and wonderful upgrade for my son's 1st car! (2003 Subaru Forrester) Dealing with Crutchfield and the gentleman who helped use was amazing. Was able to up grade front speakers and wires as well. Easy "plug and play" style install by ourselves as gentleman help us to get everything from the touch screen radio, to the speakers and even the mounting screws!!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 11/15/2020
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
This made hooking up to my Subaru's factory wiring harness easy, but these while expensive make it extremity easy: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_074101SS20/Accele-CR-101SS-20-for-22-18-gauge-wire.html I bought mine at a local at a local electronics hardware store, but buy these things.
Pros: Easy
Cons: none
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Parkersburg, WV on 11/12/2020
2001 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Middlefield, CT on 11/1/2020
2003 Subaru Forester
Perfect fit for my 2005 Subaru Forester. Color coded wires match the JVC head unit's harnesses, making it easy to hook up.
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Perfect Fit - 2002 WRX 4dr Wagon
Crutchfield customer from Morristown, NJ on 11/1/2020
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Purchased this for my son's 2002 WRX 4dr Wagin to cleanup the rat's nest created by years of own's wiring aftermarket radios in an attempt to get the current Kenwood stereo fully functional. Worked perfectly. Well labeled and mapping is 100% accurate.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Arvada, CO on 10/27/2020
2005 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Justin from DENHAM SPRINGS, LA on 10/17/2020
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
I have never had a problem with a Metra wiring harness. Just match the colors and crimp the wires together.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Jackson, WY on 10/13/2020
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback
I LOVE HOW EASY THIS WAS TO USE. It was already stripped with a cap on them and all you have to do is take them off and connect to the corresponding wires on your stereo.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Ankeny, IA on 10/6/2020
2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Tijeras, NM on 8/26/2020
2001 Subaru Legacy
Very good products, arrived on time and instructions were awesome-!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Littleton, CO on 7/23/2020
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX
Perfect fit, colors matched the radio wiring. Super easy to match and makes install easy. Plus it's free! Can't beat anything free.
Pros: Free Makes install really quick. Most of the work is on bench out of car rather than hunched over trying to splice wires.
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Lebanon, IN on 7/13/2020
2003 Subaru Outback
Really no reason not to use one of these. So much easier than the old days of hack and splice .
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wire it
jeffrey from Waitsfield, VT on 7/6/2020
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Vanderwagen, NM on 6/21/2020
2005 Subaru Outback
Good instructions once again by Crutchfield!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 6/17/2020
2001 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Anchorage, AK on 6/14/2020
2009 Subaru Outback
Works like a champ. Didn't test the Steering Wheel Control as I don't have one in my Outback.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Riverhead, NY on 5/14/2020
2004 Subaru Legacy
I'm very pleased with my purchase everything was plug and play . Easy installation. All nessential parts were included.
Pros: Crutchfield products take away the guess work. Easy installation.
Cons: Sorry, I didn't find any.
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Simplified install
Crutchfield customer from Grand Rapids, MI on 5/11/2020
2006 Subaru Forester
Made the install of my daughters new stereo much easier.
Pros: Colors lined right up Plenty of wire
Cons: I don't have any.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Rio Linda, CA on 4/22/2020
2004 Subaru Forester
Super easy to wire and made installing the radio much easier
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Bend, OR on 4/10/2020
2002 Subaru Legacy
Easy to follow instructions and universal wire colors. Fit perfectly into stock wiring adapter.
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So easy
Crutchfield customer from Pleasant Pr, WI on 3/22/2020
2005 Subaru Outback
All the wire colors matched up between this adapter and the pigtail on the radio.
Pros: Colors match
Cons: None
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Why wouldn't you use this?
Crutchfield customer from Malvern, PA on 3/16/2020
2006 Subaru Outback
I always use these wiring harnesses to ease installation and make reinstalling the factory head unit easy.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from York, PA on 3/9/2020
2006 Subaru Outback
Why does it need to be connected to the other one? should have been together to begin with.
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Deck Swap
Crutchfield customer from Pahrump, NV on 1/2/2020
1998 Subaru 2.5GT
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Irmo, SC on 12/9/2019
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Easy to match up wires w Sony. B ready for a lot of soldering and heat shrink. Use some type of small alligator clip as a heat sink as wires jackets are lower temp and seem melt sensitive. A good flux helps flow solder
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Peyton, CO on 12/2/2019
2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
This made the install easy peasy. Would highly recommend.
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Great Harness
Crutchfield customer from Sacramento, CA on 11/27/2019
2007 Subaru Outback
Very Nice Quality wiring harness, easy to follow instructions, perfect plug n play fit into factory connector.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Foresthill, CA on 11/10/2019
2001 Subaru Outback
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Crutchfield customer from Springwater, NY on 11/10/2019
2004 Subaru Outback
for anyone installing a unit in their car it is a must get part for making the job go as flawless as possible.
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Did its job better than a lot of coworkers I've had
Crutchfield customer from Goose Creek, SC on 10/7/2019
2006 Subaru Forester
Perfectly clear wiring. Plenty of length. I actually used this and the Alpine ILX-W650 wiring together to move my radio about a foot higher, and still had plenty of wire.
Pros: Has wires, and instructions
Cons: You never get to see it again
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Just right
Crutchfield customer from Wharton, NJ on 9/20/2019
2007 Subaru Forester
This made the installation of the head unit so much easier to do. Crutchfield had it in the bundle so I didn't have search and figure out what I needed. Fit perfectly in my old Forester.
Pros: easy to use
Cons: none
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Kooskia, ID on 8/11/2019
2003 Subaru Baja
Made it super easy to install in a Subaru Baja Thanks!
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Time saving solutions
Crutchfield customer from East Bangor, PA on 7/23/2019
1998 Subaru 2.5GT
Makes radio upgrades a simple and quick installation
Pros: No cutting into factory harness!
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Eastlake, OH on 7/22/2019
2004 Subaru Outback
As always, a great bit of hardware, no issues connecting it to the stereo harness and wiring it up. A good wire stripper makes it go faster, along with no-crimp connectors and some electrical tape to tidy it all up when you're done.
Pros: It's what you need. Get it.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Luray, VA on 7/1/2019
2004 Subaru Outback
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Worth the money
Abel from El Paso, TX on 5/19/2019
2001 Subaru Forester
Even though I still had to connect the wires to the harness from the radio, I made it super easy to install it to my car's radio harness. Just connect some wires with the color codes and your done!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Scituate, MA on 5/9/2019
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Wish it told me it didn't come with wire nuts, but side from that works perfectly
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Made installation of my new radio a snap!
Crutchfield customer from Hackensack, NJ on 4/25/2019
2003 Subaru Forester
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Excellent harness
Ricardo from Tobyhanna, PA on 4/23/2019
Saves you from cutting off your original plug in your car and with the master sheets included. It becomes easy to install your new head unit.
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Useless (for me)
Crutchfield customer from Prineville, OR on 4/7/2019
2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
OEM stereo plug had been removed
Pros: ahh... if only.
Cons: see above
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Does What It Says, Excellent Wiring Harness
Andrew from Toledo, OH on 3/27/2019
2005 Subaru Legacy
This wiring harness does exactly what it says it does, and I greatly appreciate that. I have had no issues with it so far and I don't anticipate any issues in the future! Thank you!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Apo, AE on 3/3/2019
2006 Subaru Forester
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Easy install
Brendan from Davenport wa on 3/3/2019
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
Great easy way to hook into the factory wires.
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Perfect fit.
Bob from The Dalles, OR on 2/17/2019
2005 Subaru Outback
It fit the Subaru plug perfectly. Saves so much time!
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Always go with crutchfield
Anthony from Hixson, TN on 2/2/2019
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX
Never used it, I ended up not needing it. All the ones I've used in the past have been great, this one looks perfect through the bag.
Pros: Always fit and have all the wires youd ever need. Very basic wiring knowledge needed. Colors have matched every car I've used on of these, perfect product at a good price.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Cleveland Hts, OH on 1/11/2019
2008 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Brecksville, OH on 1/10/2019
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 1/1/2019
2005 Saab 9-2X
This unit made the install simple and painless. Everything matched and it worked perfectly the first try. I'm very impressed with value added that Crutchfield provides. I'll be back!
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Neal from East Amherst, NY on 12/18/2018
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Easy to swap out as wires/colors all match up perfectly!
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Crutchfield customer from Rutledge, TN on 12/17/2018
2007 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Joshua from Waterford, MI on 12/12/2018
2005 Saab 9-2X
It has all the necessary wires, the connector is a direct match to the OEM one, and build quality is solid.
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A great timesaver
zbikes from Green Bay, WI on 12/10/2018
2003 Subaru Baja
A little bit of solder, some heat shrink tube and presto you have a complete plug and play installation. Sure beats the old days of cutting off the stock stereo's connector and soldering a new one on in the car.
Pros: Makes life easier.
Cons: none
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Easy as pie
Dennis from Fallon, NV on 11/26/2018
2004 Subaru Legacy
This adapter is an excellent way to replace factory equipment but what I want to praise are the Crutchfield instructions that come with it. They told me, with photos, which pieces of trim to remove in order, and it was a breeze. After installing my new unit I discovered I had speaker problems. The instructions were a life-saver. Step-by-step instructions, again with photos of what appeared to be my car, showed me how to remove the door panels and speakers. The adapter costs $13. I would have paid more than that for the instructions alone.
Pros: Using an adapter is, obviously, the only way to go Instructions, instructions, instructions
Cons: None known
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Mark from VANCOUVER,WA on 10/22/2018
2002 Subaru Forester
I loved that this availible. Made installation so easy.
Pros: Plug came with head unit. Wiring diagram soooo nice!
Cons: No cons
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Amazing Time Saver
David from Tampa, FL on 9/23/2018
2004 Subaru Forester
Harness was great and saved a bunch of time.
Pros: -Time Saver
Cons: -None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Johnson City, TN on 9/17/2018
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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easy
Crutchfield customer from Aberdeen, WA on 8/16/2018
2000 Subaru Outback
As always the harness was easy to use with good color coding. Makes it easy for installation
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Crutchfield customer from Ringwood, NJ on 7/29/2018
2002 Subaru Forester
Perfect! Got the job done..
Pros: Great if you know how to crimp cables, there is also they're wired option.
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Crutchfield customer from Asheville, NC on 7/8/2018
2004 Subaru Forester
easy to connect with aftermarket head unit wiring harness using the included color chart
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Crutchfield customer from Simi Valley, CA on 6/24/2018
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
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Crutchfield customer from Tarrytown, NY on 6/11/2018
1999 Subaru Legacy
Excellent and accompanied by great instructions guaranteeing satisfaction. (Use Crutchfield wiring instructiuons not those in mfr.'s brochure)
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Perfect amd free. What's not to like?
AudioFan from CA on 5/11/2018
2003 Subaru Outback
Made installation a lot easier! I used butt crimp connectors to connect the wires from this harness to my Sony radio's wires, then simply plugged this harness to the factory harness. The wires' colors matched perfectly with the Sony wires' colors, making everything easier. The best part-it is free! Thanks Crutchfield!
Pros: Perfect and free!
Cons: None!
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Never cut facory wires!
Jared from Spokane, WA on 4/15/2018
1996 Subaru Impreza
Worked perfectly with my 1996 Subaru Impreza. Easy to install and no need to cut factory wires.
Pros: Plug and play
Cons: none
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Benton, AR on 4/10/2018
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Perfect fit
Mel from Chesterfield, VA on 4/9/2018
2002 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Owasso, OK on 3/26/2018
2001 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Riverhead, NY on 3/15/2018
2003 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Doug from Williams, OR on 3/11/2018
1999 Subaru Outback
Nice freebie to stereo purchase, splice matching wires , plug and play
Pros: Simple to assemble
Cons: wires could be 6" longer
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Crutchfield customer from Spokane, WA on 2/24/2018
2004 Subaru Forester
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Works great
Joel from Columbia, SC on 1/1/2018
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
This harness worked perfectly with my car.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Schnecksville, PA on 12/28/2017
2007 Subaru Outback
Made the installation easy.
Pros: Worked as expected. No problems.
Cons: None
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Necessary
Jordan from Sidney, OH on 12/3/2017
2006 Subaru Outback
The install would have been vastly more difficult without this.
Pros: Necessary
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
KT from Garden Grove, CA on 12/1/2017
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Radio wire connection was done outside of the vehicle making installation easy.
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Richard from Boise, ID on 11/4/2017
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
This wiring adapter was perfect. It sure beats the old days when you had to cut all the wires and splice in all the new ones. Having it included for no cost is just the cherry on top. Thanks Crutchfield!
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Crutchfield customer from Highland Park, IL on 9/13/2017
2006 Subaru Forester
Works as expected. Simplified the installation greatly!
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Crutchfield customer from Reading, MA on 8/27/2017
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Perfect, did exactly what it's supposed to!
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So simple even I can do it!
Ben from Fort Collins, CO on 8/24/2017
1996 Subaru Legacy
Crazy simple to use and install. Even I, who has minuscule electrical experience/knowledge, was able to use this in my stereo installation and I didn't even shock myself once! My only qualm (and it's one that is partially my fault and possibly partially the industries fault) is I had difficulty recognizing the power cable because the one on my head unit was more of a deep red while the corresponding one on this harness was a distinctly different color, basically pink. Therefore I (who honestly didn't read the instructional harness diagram too closely) didn't connect the power cables together at first and had to pull the unit back out and try again. But it was a good lesson learned.
Pros: Simple. Straightforward. Only took me a second try because I didn't read the instructions closely enough the first time.
Cons: Different color on the power cable (but it could be different brands doing their own thing) so I didn't catch those two at first.
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Jeremy from Cross Lanes, WV on 8/23/2017
2006 Subaru Baja
Wiring harness was extremely easy to use and saved a lot of time!
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Great picture
Ira from Ruckersville, VA on 8/23/2017
2001 Subaru Outback
Perfect fit and works like a charm!
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Ben from Honesdale, PA on 8/21/2017
1996 Subaru Impreza
Made installation very simple. Just had to twist off and cap the wires and I was basically done.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 7/23/2017
2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS
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Great purchase
Jasmine from Newark, DE on 7/18/2017
1996 Subaru Impreza
Easy to install. Happy this was free with my purchase. And it was the right one .
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Crutchfield customer from Burnsville, NC on 7/12/2017
1999 Subaru Outback
For a 1999 Subaru Outback wagon. Fit perfectly, stripped ends a real plus.
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Crutchfield customer from St Cloud, MN on 7/11/2017
2007 Subaru Forester
This harness made the installation of the radio so easy, made me look like a pro.
Pros: Wiring made easy.
Cons: None.
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Perfect fit
Crutchfield customer from Western NY on 7/11/2017
2007 Subaru Legacy
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Bethesda, MD on 7/5/2017
1998 Subaru Legacy
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Denver, CO on 5/17/2017
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Gene from Pennsylvania on 5/11/2017
2003 Subaru Legacy
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Perfect fit
John W. from Bellevue, WA on 5/7/2017
2001 Subaru Outback
Fit our old Subaru like a glove.
Pros: Fit the old Subaru connection perfectly. Simple wiring guide and the wire colors matched the JVC head unit wire colors which made the job even easier.
Cons: None, really.
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Perfect fit
Crutchfield customer from Corvallis, OR on 5/1/2017
2006 Subaru Outback
Fit 2006 subaru outback perfectly! Colors all matched and was no brained installation
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Malenna from Spokane, wa on 4/19/2017
2006 Subaru Legacy
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, NV on 4/9/2017
2001 Subaru Outback
Crutchfield made it easy for an install of a radio.
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Very convenient
Steve from Brunswick, ME on 4/2/2017
2008 Subaru Outback
This made the installation extremely easy. Good quality.
Pros: It fits perfectly Good quality
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Kennewick, WA on 3/20/2017
2003 Subaru Forester
Fit perfectly 2003 subaru forester. Thanks a bunch!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Brian from Bellingham, WA on 3/13/2017
2004 Subaru Outback
This was easy to use and the wiring diagram was easy to understand.
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Must have
John from Seattle (ish), WA on 3/13/2017
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
Metra harnesses are must haves for DIY installs!
Pros: 1000 times easier to connect.
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Mark from NY on 3/3/2017
2008 Subaru Legacy
A tip that's not included in installation instruction 2008 Subaru Legacy requires power to the antenna which to my understanding is an FM booster built in from the factory. This connection can be made to the Blue Amp Turn On coming from the head unit.
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No problems
Crutchfield customer from Oaktown, CA on 2/28/2017
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
Not much to say other than it works. Wires are thick enough that you don't have to be very delicate when stripping them back or adjusting lengths.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Wasilla, AK on 2/22/2017
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Easy like Sunday morning
Guy from Sacramento, CA on 2/22/2017
2005 Subaru Outback
Do yourself a favor and use this if you're going to do an install, take your time and do it right
Pros: Such an easy and clean addition, strip, crimp and plug
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Helped installation a lot
Whiskey4Two from Bloomington, IL on 2/13/2017
2004 Subaru Forester
More helpful than I thought it was going to be.
Pros: Good quality.
Cons: n/a
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Elmhurst, IL on 2/9/2017
All good! Saved me a lot of time. Good quality
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Perfect fit for 1992 Subaru Forester
Dowpete from Chicago, IL on 2/8/2017
2002 Subaru Forester
Fit perfectly. Open carefully and save package that has the wiring diagram printed.
Pros: Perfect fit into factory harness.
Cons: Wiring diagram small print on packaging.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Shelley from San Ramon, CA on 2/7/2017
2005 Subaru Baja
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Eduardo from Norfolk, VA on 2/5/2017
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX
Made my first time ever installing a stereo really easy!
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Good but missing the dimmer wire
Crutchfield customer from Hilliard, OH on 2/5/2017
2008 Subaru Legacy
The harness has a high wire count and each wire labeled which is great. The back of the plastic bag it comes in has the legend for each wire which is a nice touch too. My only issue is that the harness did not come with a dimmer wire: pin 14. The only reason it gets three stars is because of the missing wire.
Pros: Labels on the wires Legend of the wires on the bag high wire count per wire
Cons: Missing dimmer wire
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Scott from Carlisle, OH on 2/3/2017
2007 Subaru Forester
This connector makes it very easy to wire up a new component and there is no alteration to the vehicle wiring.
Pros: Ease of use.
Cons: Wish the sub-woofer connector was provided or at least offered as an optional purchase.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Holliston, MA on 1/22/2017
2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
The wiring harness for Subuaru/Mitsubishi was very easy to work with. The receiver had each wire labeled and colored and the harness matched perfectly. A little solder and shrink wrap tubing and I had it wired and ready to go in 20 minutes.
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Crutchfield customer from Elkton,MD on 1/18/2017
2005 Subaru Outback
Very simple to install. Had to contact cust service to clarify color coding. Fortunately i contacted them, was informed to not hook up orange wire (illumination circuit) to my pioneer fh-x731bt or electrical problems would follow.
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Metra 70-8901 Wire Harness
Guest from Salt Lake City, UT on 1/10/2017
2009 Subaru Outback
Crutchfield is awesome. Do your self a favor and Do Not Cut off your factory harness. buy this and solder them together. So Much Easier. thanks guys!
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Guest from Staunton, VA on 1/8/2017
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Salt Lake City, UT on 12/27/2016
2001 Subaru Forester
The receiver wiring harness was great. The wire colors matched up nearly perfectly to my new receiver's wiring harness.
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Perfect fit
Karl from New Castle, PA on 12/26/2016
2000 Subaru Legacy
Perfect fit, easy as pie to join old wire harness to new harness( comes with stereo)
Pros: Perfect fit
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Greatly simplifies installation
Leonard from Prineville, OR on 12/20/2016
2003 Subaru Outback
Made wiring the new receiver into my old Outback a breeze. I was able to wire the new receiver's harness to this in the comfort of my house, at a table with lots of light, and then just snap the plugs into place in the car.
Pros: Simplifies wiring a new receiver
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Steve from Federal Way, WA on 12/19/2016
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Did a great job connecting the deck to my '02 WRX.
Pros: All wires matched up with the connector for the Pioneer deck I installed. Fully functional.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Eric from Uniontown, PA on 12/8/2016
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
Must have if you do not want to butcher your factory harness. Just match the colors and you're set.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Jonathan from Ellwood city pa on 11/13/2016
2002 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Spokane , WA on 10/23/2016
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Sean from Bentonville, AR on 10/12/2016
This product is amazing! I loved how the color codes matched my head unit color codes! It was a easy install. My only wish is that there was information on the car's illumination system because, I want my head unit to dim with the car system but the head unit has a dimmer wire and that is not cross compatible with most head units. They are the same color and it could cause some confusion. all the information about the installation of the head unit was incredibly easy to understand and I got my head unit installed in about an hour. Great product! I always purchase from crutch field! I have for all 3 of my cars now!
Pros: Instructions make installation easy. There are pictures; however, you will need a flashlight. It's mostly plug and play.
Cons: There is a lack of information on dimmer and illumination wires. It's hard to make it look like a factory job.
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This is why you buy from Crutchfield
David from St Paul, MN on 10/2/2016
1998 Subaru Forester
Makes the install as easy as possible. Good instructions as always.
Pros: Saves time
Cons: stripped portion could be a little bit longer
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Made installation easy
Joseph from Jonesboro, AR on 9/26/2016
2000 Subaru Outback
The harness and expertise from Crutchfield made my first stereo installation super easy and pain free.
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Why Crutchfield is loved
Doug from Roscoe, IL on 9/25/2016
Why you shop at Crutchfield in the first place!
Pros: Always fits. Wires partially pre-stripped and long enough.
Cons: Pre-stripped wires could be stripped further down. Not enough exposed wire to wrap and solder easily.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Boulder, CO on 9/21/2016
2004 Subaru Legacy
No problems with install, exactly the wiring that was needed
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Dan from Glendale, AZ on 8/29/2016
The adapter fit perfectly. The instructions were very clear and concise. Good advice to confirm correct fitment prior to making final wire connections.
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Good match for factory harness.
Joe from Louisville, KY on 8/18/2016
2005 Saab 9-2X
Makes the mating of the factory radio easy, but I needed a wiring diagram for the radio side of the cable. I'd like to see the connectors referenced in the directions included in the harness kit.
Pros: Clear directions, matching was easy.
Cons: Would like to see connectors included with the harness. I had to go out and buy some.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Nate from Port Orchard, WA on 8/17/2016
1996 Subaru Outback
I hooked up a new Sony receiver w this harness and saved a ton of time and hassle. All the colors actually matched haha!
Pros: Saves time and makes installation a breeze
Cons: N/A
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Metra Harness Simplicity
VicB from Wilmington, MA on 7/20/2016
2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
Using this harness was as simple as it gets, all colors in the harness matched the existing car wiring so it was an easy one to one match up to connect it. It worked correctly and as advertised when plugged into the new Stereo.
Pros: Correct color coding Simple connections
Cons: none
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Absolute Life Saver
Samuel from Holland, MI on 7/11/2016
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback
I can't believe how easy this made installation. Must add to any install.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Doug from Jacksonville, Fl on 7/7/2016
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Item was perfect for what I needed. Made the install easy and painless.
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worked as advertised
Alan from Clevelnad, OH on 7/3/2016
2003 Subaru Outback
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Metra wiring harness kit
Matt B from Slatington, PA on 6/26/2016
2003 Subaru Outback
If you would like an easy install of an aftermarket radio and connecting it to the factory wiring harness, then you need to get this wiring adapter. It was very easy to install and only took about 5-10 minutes. I do recommend soildering and heat shrinking your wires together.
Pros: Easy to follow instructions and hooks directly up to the factory wiring.
Cons: There are none
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Works great
rus from Westminster, CO on 5/17/2016
2005 Subaru Legacy
Works great. It took a while to make all of the connections to the factory harness, but we wanted them nice & tight so that we don't have issues in the future. Once that was done, it's just a matter of snapping it into place, and you're good to go.
Pros: Fits well, works well
Cons: None
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PERFECT wiring harness
gstel from Cherry Hill, NJ on 5/4/2016
2006 Subaru Forester
I always use Metra when using harnesses. The wire colors were exact matches to the radio harness so its basically, strip back wires, match color, solder (to make GOOD connections as opposed to only using electrical tape or taps) and tape wires up. Good to go
Pros: Matched perfectly wiring colors
Cons: none!
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Plenty of soldering required
Brian D from San Juan Capistrano, CA on 4/26/2016
2005 Subaru Outback
I assumed this was an already-made connector to plug my car into the stereo. No. About an hour of soldering a whole bunch of wires was required. The part works, just be aware of what you're getting.
Pros: Works great
Cons: A lot of work required. NOT plug & play.
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Easy to install
Mitchak from El Prado, NM on 4/3/2016
2002 Subaru Forester
Easy Install harness. Color code on back of bag.
Pros: Color code on bag!!!
Cons: None
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04 wrx
Kenz1727 from Canton, OH on 3/31/2016
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
No issues hooking it up really
Pros: Wired right up
Cons: No diagram to help assess wires and doesn't show where to run the illumination wire.
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Perfect for doing the job right
Danno from Jacksonville, FL on 3/28/2016
2004 Subaru Baja
Must have for installing the right way. Packaging clearly identifies wires for proper connections.
Pros: Clear ID of wire color/application. Plenty of wire to work with. Plugs directly into existing OE vehicle harness.
Cons: None
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Makes installation easy
suby from NorCal on 3/23/2016
2004 Subaru Outback
Makes it easy to do-it-yourself!
Pros: Simplifies installation, colors match up.
Cons: none
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Gloria R from Luck, Wi on 3/2/2016
2004 Subaru Forester
color coding of wires mad installation easy although black strip on purple wire was difficult for me to see
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Fit perfect on my 2003 Subaru WRX
ACDC from Colorado Springs, CO on 3/1/2016
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
Fit perfect and had no issues with the wiring. I soldered all my wires to the radio harness. Great product.
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Fits
Josh from San Marcos, TX on 2/4/2016
2007 Subaru Forester
Fit great. Crutchfield knew just what I needed.
Pros: Subaru fit
Cons: None
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Great fit
Terry from pullman, WA on 1/29/2016
2005 Subaru Outback
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Wired to Work
George C from portland, OR on 1/25/2016
2000 Subaru Outback
After some research with the radio wiring diagrams (both the Subaru and Kenwood wiring) and determining the which positions matched which functions, I determined that, except for the illumination connection, all the wiring on both connectors matched by color. So making the connections was fairly easy and everything worked as expected.
Pros: Wiring kit contained everything necessary to complete the connections.
Cons: None.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Tom from littleton, CO on 1/19/2016
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Nice harness, clean and pre-cut stripping leads. Perfect fit into factory harness.
Pros: Pre-cut leads and perfect fit into factory harness.
Cons: None
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Perfect Match
bbuzzes from New York on 1/12/2016
2001 Subaru Forester
The wiring harness I got from Crutchfield was a perfect match for installing my Pioneer receiver in my 2001 Subaru Forester. The colors and number of wires were one to one, no extra steps or problems to figure out. The wiring diagram supplied by Crutchfield was easy to read even for an old geezer with bad eyesight.
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Works great for 2006 Subaru Baja
Fred from Virginia on 1/10/2016
2006 Subaru Baja
perfect fit for replacing stock headunit on a 06 Baja. Really makes the job easier. I chose to solder the leads from my new head unit (avic-8100nex) to the leads on the harness and put heat shrink over the connection -- pretty easy task.
Pros: works
Cons: not a really a con -- but my 06 Baja factory HU harness didn't have lines for VSS and Reverse. This would be a 5+ if there was some info included about locating VSS and reverse or if metra had some sort or info about this on their website (or if Crutchfield would provide that info )
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Needs crimps
Azerathis from Marin, ca on 12/18/2015
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
Having this adaptor mad installation of my new radio as easy as plugging it in which was great. Only problem I ran into was not having any wire crimps to connect this adaptor to my new radios harness. I instead soldered and heat shrunk tubing each connector and it was a little time consuming. The end result was great though and the wires were well labeled out of the package which was nice.
Pros: Plug in factory harness
Cons: No crimps to connect the wires
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easy... just,easy
subaru joe from richmond va on 12/14/2015
2001 Subaru Outback
Not much of an easier way to make the factory connection.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Jon from Larned ks on 12/1/2015
2000 Subaru Forester
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Works great!!
JoeR from Florida on 12/1/2015
1999 Subaru Forester
This harness worked great for my 99 Subaru Forester L!!
Pros: Perfect fit and easy to install.
Cons: None that I've seen
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Exactly what I needed.
Zeti from West Virginia on 11/16/2015
2005 Saab 9-2X
Exactly as described. Did the job and fit perfectly.
Pros: Fit perfectly and had great instructions from Crutchfield.
Cons: None.
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EASY
Perrbr02 from Fort Wayne, IN on 11/9/2015
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback
Love that Crutchfield threw this in with my headunit! Very easy to plug and play!
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Easy install
Sawyer SUP from California on 8/24/2015
2001 Subaru Legacy
The plug made install a cinch!
Pros: all connections are made on the shop bench and then simply plug it in!
Cons: none
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Good!
John S. from Colorado on 8/19/2015
2005 Subaru Outback
Works well. Clear color coding. Tight fit. Thicker wire than actual stereo!
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Perfect Fit
Josh from California on 8/16/2015
2003 Subaru Forester
Perfect fit for my 2003 Subaru Forester. Made my new stereo installation absolutely simple.
Pros: Makes the new car stereo a plug & play install.
Cons: Just prep time connecting this adapter to the stereo adapter before you start installing the new stereo into your car.
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Easy peasey
Paul from Washington on 8/13/2015
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
Couldn't be easier to wire your new radio into your exhisting harness. Only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 is because one of the speaker leads kept falling off and I have to remove the radio twice to fix it. Small issue being a speaker lead but could possibly cause a fire if the hot wire came loose.
Pros: Easy color coded radio wiring for dummies
Cons: 1 Lead kept falling out of harness.
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Wiring Harness
Keith from Chicago, IL on 7/6/2015
2006 Subaru Outback
As advertised. Luckily, I contacted tech support to ask some questions and found out I needed to attach the wire for a power antenna even though my car doesn't have one. Powers an amp for the antenna?
Pros: Exact fit.
Cons: Wires are short so if you are soldering and don't get a good connection, there isn't much room for error.
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Works
x-15a2 from Ohio on 6/23/2015
2004 Subaru Forester
Works as designed, that's about as good as it gets for a wiring harness
Pros: Color coding is correct
Cons: None
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Fairmont, WV on 6/14/2015
2001 Subaru Legacy
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Wiring made simple
Crutchfield customer from Woodbine, GA on 6/8/2015
This harness eliminates all the guess work and ensures a quality, hassle free wiring experience. Wire colors matched up to the head unit and the plug fits securely with factory harness.
Pros: Allows for quick connections with no cutting of the factory harness.
Cons: None that I experienced.
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Blaupankt radio
Carl from elkton va on 5/24/2015
Great sound easy to use. Goes well Subaru Baja dash
Pros: Love scan feature
Cons:
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness from New Jersey on 5/21/2015
2001 Subaru Outback
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Alex M. from Brunswick, MD on 5/18/2015
2005 Subaru Forester
Good quality wire, pre-cut insulation, and good wire markings make this a breeze to use.
Pros: Well thought out product. Good quality wire, pre-cut insulation, and good wire markings.
Cons: None.
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Easy Set Up
Nico from Maui, HI on 5/4/2015
2004 Subaru Forester
Super easy to set up. Wire housing is pre cut to ease when splicing. The accopmanying diagram left very little to chance when connecting.
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worked great
jt from North Carolina on 5/1/2015
2008 Subaru Forester
great connectivity. easy to use
Pros: good color coding & instructions
Cons: none
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Great job for this kit!
Paul from Indiana on 4/27/2015
2001 Subaru Forester
Great job for this adapter kit! Not only is it color coded with clear instructions, but each wire has what it goes to printed on it as well. That helps out a lot for someone like me who has red-green color deficiency. I don't care for crimping wires, I much prefer solder and shrink tubing, so putting this together with the connector for the radio was the longest part of the installation - but, this was one of the easiest car stereo installs I ever did.
Pros: Wires are printed with what they go to in addition to being color-coded. Clear, easy to understand instructions.
Cons: None.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Ft Lauderdale, FL on 4/21/2015
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
The harness alone makes it worth while to get car audio equipment from Crutchfield. You cant find a better deal anywhere else.
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Metra 70-8901 harness
Tony from Pennsylvania on 4/8/2015
1999 Subaru Forester
Excellent product. Made the job a breeze.
Pros: simple and easy
Cons: none
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Exact fit.
BobRap from New York on 3/26/2015
2004 Subaru Legacy
Simply works perfectly.
Pros: Exact fit. Clear instructions.
Cons: Should include either wire nuts or butt connectors for a simpler install.
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Good harness
JesseM from New Hampshire on 3/21/2015
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
Colors easily matched the new head unit and made the install very easy.
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Harness
MBaker from Oregon on 2/26/2015
2003 Subaru Forester
This harness worked perfectly with my 2003 Subaru Forester, easy to wire up to my new receiver and plugs right into the car.
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Conected!
KeithS. from Virginia on 1/31/2015
The company that makes these ends does a very good job, I have used them several time and they always work and are configured correctly.
Pros: Configured correctly for my Cars every time...
Cons: None
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Metra wiring harness
Craigg from Highland, CA on 1/31/2015
As always with Crutchfield everything works right and fits where it should.
Pros: Easy to adapt with great support.
Cons: None
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works well.
Daniel from biloxi, mississippi. on 1/21/2015
2001 Subaru Outback
The radio works so its good
Pros: Easy to wire.
Cons: Does whistle while I work.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Larry S from Vermont on 1/15/2015
2005 Subaru Baja
This kit makes it very easy to couple into the original connector. All wires are the correct color for match up.
Pros: Can't get much easier than this.
Cons: None
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Super convenient
Mike I from California on 1/9/2015
2000 Subaru Impreza RS
This adapter worked great for my '00 Impreza and was very easy to merge to the Pioneer reciever that I bought it for. NOTE: MAKE SURE TO ORDER THIS WITH CRIMP CAPS, OR HAVE SOLDERING IRON ON HAND!
Pros: Makes hooking up the reciever to the car's harness a plug and play setup
Cons: None
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Perfect fit, made installation quick
Spartacus from Pennsylvania on 12/29/2014
1998 Subaru Legacy
Perfect fit, works as advertised.
Pros: Perfect fit, speeds car installation.
Cons: None
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Easy to use, good instructions
Ryan from Delanco, NJ on 12/14/2014
Smooth installation of this wiring harness. Wire lengths are good, instructions are good, and the colors happened to match against my Pioneer head unit!
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2002 Impreza WRX Harness
Mike S from SD. CA on 12/11/2014
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
Works great, colors matched perfectly. Blue to Blue, Orange to Orange.
Pros: Perfect match
Cons: None
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metra 70-8901
steve m from edwards co on 12/6/2014
2004 Subaru Outback
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Didn't need it
Ida t from HI on 12/3/2014
2005 Subaru Legacy
Didn't need it because stock unit is one piece with air condition controls. Power and ground from different sorce. Speaker leads wired to aftermarket unit.
Pros: Free
Cons: Not needed
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flawless
savpanic from savannah ,georgia on 11/19/2014
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX
fit perfectly.. no issues at all.. i suggest that the harnesses be soldered together as i have not done this in the past and regretted it..
Pros: worked great with the alpine head unit
Cons: none
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Instillation
Russell from Myrtle Beach,S.C. on 10/23/2014
Absolutely a must have for the easiest and quickest instillation. Connected the 2 harnesses together with the Posi connectors at the dining room table the night before assembly...
Pros: There was one connection that I was unsure of. Called up Crutchfield support and they explained that connection quickly!!! That is one of the reasons I only shop Crutchfield for electronics!!
Cons: NONE
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Paul from Round Hill,VA on 10/7/2014
2003 Subaru Baja
This product was a real time saver for the installation of a new pioneer head unit. It let me do the wiring at my work bench, rather than at the car's dashboard.
Pros: ease of installation
Cons: none
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Good harness
Don from Scio, Oregon on 10/5/2014
2003 Subaru Legacy
Subaru harness worked good.
Pros: Easy to use. Just soldered, taped and plugged in! Worked great!
Cons: Wasn't sure which wire to use to power the antenna amplifier on my subaru. Marking that wire would be nice. Looked online and it was the blue and white wire.
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Wiring harness
Vince from Rimersburg Pa on 9/28/2014
The wiring harness was great. I'll definitely order from Crutchfield again.
Pros: Very easy to install. Just plug it in and play
Cons:
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
beat2def from kansas city, mo on 9/27/2014
2003 Subaru Forester
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It's a harness
CMitch from Poughkeepsie, NY on 9/25/2014
It's a wiring harness, it did what it was supposed to. Can't really say much more than that. It works.
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Did just what I needed it to do
AJ from Silver Spring, MD on 9/24/2014
2003 Subaru Forester
Product did just what I needed it to do. It provided the perfect splice between my stock wiring and the head unit wiring. Wiring code on the side of the packaging was easy to read and understand, and I had zero issues splicing and soldering the wiring together.
Pros: Had all the wires I needed Fit the stock plug perfectly Wiring code on the side of the packaging
Cons: Wires came pre-stripped. I wish they weren't as I didn't use the harness for the speaker + and - leads. I would rather have solid ends instead of potential bare wires sitting behind the head unit.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Jacob M. from Knoxville, TN on 9/20/2014
2000 Subaru Forester
Fast shipping and the product help my radio deck installation extremely easy. Crutchfield comes in clutch as usual.
Pros: The harness came sooner than expected which is always a plus.
Cons: Zero cons.
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Perfect fit
Jason S from Freehold, NJ on 9/17/2014
1999 Subaru Legacy
The wiring harness was a perfect fit to my car.
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Richard
Crutchfield customer from Somers ny on 8/31/2014
1999 Subaru Legacy
very easy to match up information written right on the wires
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great fit
Ravi from Charlotte, NC on 8/18/2014
2001 Subaru Forester
Fit my 2001 Subaru Forester perfectly. Wires are better than the ones on the Pioneer receiver harness.
Pros: wires are color coded to match current receivers. i did not have to look at the manual to match up the speakers.
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great
matt from vermont on 8/12/2014
2003 Subaru Legacy
This Metra wiring harness came with clear and understandable directions. It even went into detail about what each specific wire powers in the vehicle. Awesome product!
Pros: Easy install, detailed instructions.
Cons:
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Loose pins required 2nd installation attempt
sturmeyhack from Seattle, WA on 7/31/2014
2002 Subaru Outback
Not too impressed. Was installing this into a 2002 Subaru Outback. The individual wires are well labeled and the insulation on each wire is pre-cut for splicing to the HU's connector wires, and soldering up the harness was pretty easy. However, the connector shell on mine looked like it was either made of cheap plastic or came out of a worn-out mold. After I installed my new HU, I discovered that one of the speaker channels wasn't working, and I had to disassemble everything to check on the problem. Turned out the pins on the Metra connector weren't all lining up correctly with the slots in the factory connector, pushing one or two of the connector pins out the back of the Metra socket and causing a short. At least the problem was obvious--no shorts in the solder joints between the Metra harness and the HU harness--and I was able to push the pin back into the plastic housing and hold the adaptor harness by the wires as I plugged it into the factory connector. After that, everything worked fine. So the Metra kit gets points for ease of soldering and for working with the factory harness; points off for making me install the HU twice to fix a short circuit due to bad assembly.
Pros: Consistent color-coding along with good labeling of individual wires makes soldering/splicing to the aftermarket HU wiring harness pretty straightforward. Hooray for industry standards! Once I figured out what went wrong, installation was straightforward and the new stereo works great.
Cons: Problems either in harness assembly or plastic casting resulted in loose pins in the connector, causing a short-circuit.
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Great
Rick from ny on 7/20/2014
2000 Subaru Legacy
Great product. Really simple with this kit.
Pros: Easy and simple
Cons: Non
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Easy Intstall
reconbbs from York PA on 6/5/2014
2000 Subaru Impreza RS
Worked just as described. Very easy to install in my 2000 Subaru RS 2.5. The only issue (which was my fault) had to do with my pioneer unit not exactly fitting in the aftermarket mounting harness that the prior sony head unit was installed it.
Pros: Works Flawlessly Easy to wire
Cons: none!
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Wiring harnes
rrapheal from Minnesota on 5/22/2014
1998 Subaru Forester
worked exactly as expected and was affordable. Went into a 98 Subaru Forester
Pros: Colors all matched up with the stereo harness
Cons:
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harness
blazeyellowwrx from foxboro ma on 5/4/2014
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
it works. its easy to set up. its boss!
Pros: easy, cheap. good
Cons: none
0 of 0 found this helpful
Perfect
DaveS from Hendersonville, NC on 3/28/2014
2000 Subaru Legacy
Same color code as the original factory wire harness and the Sony stereo unit I purchased. Wires are long enough to work with - just match them up, splice, and plug-n-play.
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Worth the money
Jeff from Washington UT on 3/26/2014
2003 Subaru Legacy
This little part made installation so easy and I didn't have to cut stock wiring.
Pros: Don't have to cut stock wiring.
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wire harness
Brian from vermont on 3/15/2014
2001 Subaru Forester
This product was easy to install...and came with all the instructions needed to perform the task quick and flawlessly...would recommend this product
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Great wiring harness
Mike from Portland, Oregon on 3/9/2014
1996 Subaru Impreza
This harness and instructions made installation, quick and easy. Good product and best of all, great customer support.
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: None
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Receiver Wire Harness
Jose from Utah on 3/7/2014
1995 Subaru Impreza
Wire harness is of good quality, easy to read the instruction in the wires...
Pros: Very easy to install...
Cons: None ...
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Perfect!
TKB from Estes Park, CO on 3/7/2014
1999 Subaru Outback
The wiring harness worked perfectly, no problems.
Pros: Clear instructions, easy to wire, perfect fit
Cons: None
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Great wiring harness
weezy from Clarksville, TN on 3/5/2014
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
Easy to install. The wire ends were pre cut which saved a lot of time during install.
Pros: Pre-cut wires.
Cons: None.
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Wiring Harness
Chris from Charleston on 3/4/2014
1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
Extremely happy with my purchase, not only did it fit exactly as stated, I ordered it late in the afternoon one day and the next evening it was at my house, I was astonished with the speed and quality of my purchase....I will order again from Crutchfield...I can't recommend them enough, I am a fan.
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Worked like a charm
Mike R from Athens, GA on 2/14/2014
This was great. I was able to take the wiring harness from the Pioneer DVD receiver I was installing in my Subaru Outback and this harness and with the supplied instructions solder the two together right on my work bench then plug in each side one to the receiver and the other to the factory wiring. No laying across the seats trying to wire under the dash in an awkward position.
Pros: Brings plug and play to consumer installs.
Cons: Would have been a bonus if it had included wire connectors
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easy and it works
JVH from Santa Monica, CA on 2/11/2014
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
It's a wire harness that works for said vehicle
Pros: All the wires are pre-stripped and ready
Cons: none
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Crutchfield wiring harness
Crutchfield customer from Roanoke, VA on 2/8/2014
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback
Like a magic easy pill. Crutchfield wiring harnesses and instructions have never steered me wrong. What used to be the domain of serious diy-ers is now within reach of anyone that can read and turn a screw. Thanks!
Pros: Um...it's perfect
Cons: It's not free enough? Sheesh, I have no idea how you could improve upon free perfection.
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Plug and Play
EJRay from Santa Cruz, CA on 2/6/2014
2003 Subaru Outback
Installing an aftermarket radio with this product made it quite easy. The adapter harness plugged into the dash receiver harness. All I had to do was mate the conductors color for color to the new radio connector. I used crimp butt splices. In only took minutes and it work flawlessly.
Pros: Great directions and easy implementation. Excellent quality wire and connector.
Cons: None
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Harness connector
Kristofer S from Ticonderoga NY on 1/17/2014
2001 Subaru Forester
It for perfectly, not a single issue and my head unit works great with it. It was so simple to install, literally a snap, highly recommended.
Pros: Easy to use, don't have to cut your factory harness, snaps together in a synch
Cons: Little tab holding it to the other connector is hard to see, I wanted to ensure it for before I wired it all together and had a hard time getting it apart till I realized the tab was there, lol. Awesome to use though
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from New Egypt, NJ on 1/14/2014
2003 Subaru Baja
Great wiring diagram. Fits and works great.
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good quality
ld from li, ny on 12/20/2013
2007 Subaru Forester
Good simple harness. Good instructions.
Pros: Easy
Cons: None
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Excellent as usual!!!
MikeB from Allentown, PA on 12/1/2013
2004 Subaru Legacy
As usual Crutchfield comes through with quality free installation accessories. Made the install a breeze. Great quality and Free! Can't beat that!
Pros: High quality, FREE, good instructions, ALL GREAT!!!
Cons: None!
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Crutchfield harness for Subaru
osX from Springfield, VA on 11/3/2013
2004 Subaru Outback
Easy to solder. Glad all wire colors matched stereo coloring (Alpine).
Pros: Convenient to reinstall factory radio later if needed.
Cons: None
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Receiver Wire Harness
Hilldog from Union Dale, PA on 10/21/2013
2005 Subaru Outback
Works fine, would have given me a bit more warm and fuzzy if the instructions said if it was better to mount the ground to a chassis screw, or solder it into the harness, which I did.
Pros: works fine, instructions could have been more clear
Cons: none
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Perfect
Dave S from Sissonville,WV on 10/19/2013
Worked perfect, can't say anything bad.
Pros: Again perfect plug in fit lots of room in a 01 Forester.
Cons: None!
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Receiver Wire Harness
Larry from Irmo SC on 9/13/2013
Great Product and easy to read instructions! Made it a snap to install
Pros: Awesome fit
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Great product
Sledbrat from Arlington, wa on 8/29/2013
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Made my install go fast and easy. I have always ordered my head units from Crutchfield for the fact I get the install gear and the detailed install instructions. Thank you for making it so easy and simple!
Pros: Easy and fast
Cons: None
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Perfect connector for my Subaru
prugs from 85140 on 8/25/2013
1998 Subaru Legacy
Would be even better if there were splices included.
Pros: Perfect adapter
Cons: No splices
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Can't beat this product.
steve from Harveys Lake PA on 8/4/2013
2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
Just wire this up to your new receivers wiring harness and plug it in. It's that simple!
Pros: Matches factory plug exact.
Cons: None
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Easy to connect
Kris from Bristol,Ct on 7/13/2013
1998 Subaru Outback
Very easy to connect to other wire harness, everything is color coded
Pros: Very easy to use
Cons: No con
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Perfect!
Tindergarten from Moscow, ID on 7/11/2013
2006 Subaru Forester
Worked perfect. Double check the wiring diagrams for both the harness and your receiver to make sure the colors match (mine did) and it's easy as pie!
Pros: I like that the wire sheaths were pre-scored, I just had to pull them off. Further, the two wires that were not needed for my installation (power antenna lead and steering wheel controls) were already capped off so I didn't have to mess with them.
Cons: None.
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Receiver Wire Harness
MN from Fortson, GA on 6/21/2013
2005 Subaru Outback
Followed the directions and it went fine. Used a crimping tool on mine. Follow radio installation directions along with the ones included for harness to avoid going back in and attaching video wires.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
anonymous from Los Angeles, CA on 6/15/2013
1999 Subaru Forester
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It is what it is
Quinten from Eudora, Kansas on 6/4/2013
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
0 of 0 found this helpful
Worked fine
Ringo360 from Grand Rapids, MI on 6/3/2013
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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Does the job!
achmafooma from South Riding, VA on 5/24/2013
2008 Subaru Outback
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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It works!
Danielle from Brooklyn, NY on 5/18/2013
2004 Subaru Forester
It works! Easy-to-follow chart made wiring this to my new receiver a snap!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Wildwood, MO on 5/8/2013
2008 Subaru Outback
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Perfect
Scott from W WI on 4/27/2013
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
worked perfectly.
Pros: instructions were easy to follow. installation was a snap.
Cons: none
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Simple
Brian from Crystal Lake, Illinois on 4/20/2013
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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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Its a harness... Worked as expected
Kookookachew from Potsdam, NY on 3/27/2013
2001 Subaru Outback
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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car radio wire harness
mike from floyd, va on 3/23/2013
1995 Subaru Legacy
right part, quick delivery, good quality, great instructions.
Pros: all good
Cons: none
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PERFECT!
Alan from Charleston, WV on 3/18/2013
2005 Saab 9-2X
As usual, Crutchfield provides the right harness for my particular car and stereo. ACES!
Pros: Always a pleasure!
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None better
Thiebs from Beaumont, CA on 3/11/2013
2007 Subaru Forester
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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Perfect
Augie from Boone, NC on 2/18/2013
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
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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wire harness review
phillyherb from vineland, nj on 2/4/2013
2003 Subaru Legacy
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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Great Product
Doug from Philadelphia, PA on 1/16/2013
2009 Subaru Legacy
Product worked perfectly fine. Hooked into my Kenwood head unit with no issues.
Pros: Great fit. Works fine
Cons: None
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Quick and simple harness
DeCirce from Royal Oak, MI on 1/14/2013
2007 Subaru Forester
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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Exact fit and functionality
Allan from Marietta, PA on 1/8/2013
2003 Subaru Baja
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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Factory Atereo Adapter
Greg C from Everett, PA on 12/4/2012
1997 Subaru Legacy
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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Subary Legacy 2005-2009 Wire Harness
Crutchfield customer from Gillette, NJ on 11/18/2012
2007 Subaru Legacy
Perfect, well done.
Pros: -Perfect match to the factory plug to join aftermarket stereo.
Cons: None
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Subaru Receiver Wire Harness
ChrisN from Colorado Springs, CO on 10/15/2012
2006 Subaru Outback
Works well but the soldering is is a bit of a hassle.
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Saved me a LOT of installation time
Ken from Lakewood, CO on 9/26/2012
2003 Subaru Outback
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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Harness
Drew from Ma. on 9/16/2012
2002 Subaru Forester
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It worked great, but failed to mention critical info
Crutchfield customer from Altoona, IA on 8/29/2012
2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS
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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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
JimJ from Seattle, WA on 8/17/2012
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Removes the headaches...
GA from Santa Cruz, CA on 8/10/2012
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Love not having to cut the original wires in order to splice it to my new system. Made the installation so much easier and I still retain the option to cleanly reinstall the stock system back if I sell the car.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
This is a have to have item. I always get the things that make the job easy. Match'em up, hook'em up and that,s all there is to it.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
DPW from New Mexico on 8/3/2012
2000 Subaru Forester
I decided to by this receiver from Crutchfield primarily because of the availability of this connector for my make and model car. I connected the wires between the car connector and the receiver connector and the installation went smoothly. I have no regrets with making this purchase.
Pros: Matched vehicle audio connector
Cons: None at this time
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Altoona,PA on 7/28/2012
2000 Subaru Forester
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Roy, WA on 7/22/2012
2004 Subaru Forester
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Subaru harness
DonA from Santa Cruz,CA on 7/5/2012
2006 Subaru Outback
I, too, had trouble after connecting the harness with any reception. FM was bad, AM none. Checked out continuity on antenna connector and found center wire had none. Cut off OE connector and spliced onto the supplied antenna adapter. Still nothing, other than a lot of extra work and removing the radio again. Called tech, they were very helpful and knowledgeable. As others have posted, was told to connect the blue wire to the blue and white lead. Pulled out the new radio, again. Did so and works great. Why doesn't the instructions point out the importance of this for the Subaru? (I guess Saab also) It could save a lot of frustration
Pros: easy and clean hook-up
Cons: incomplete instructions
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Worked perfectly
Ian B from Woodbridge. VA on 6/30/2012
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Worked like a charm. I do wish they would include the wire crimps as part of the kit, though. It sucks to have to go to the store to get them, because I always forget that I need them.
Pros: Clear instructions align the wiring to the new receiver.
Cons: I keep forgetting to get wire connectors.
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Crutchfield harnesses
RJ from Chelsea, MI on 6/30/2012
I have self installed many aftermarket sound systems, and I have had a number of professionally done systems put in. Since I first discovered Crutchfield harnesses, I have always used them. The first time I took one to a professional installer, they wanted to know where I got it, and then they started ordering them for their use! I wouldn't consider installing an aftermarket sound system without one of these!!!!!
Pros: Makes installation SO-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O much easier!
Cons: There are none!
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Good system
Hoyt from Marshall NC on 6/14/2012
2008 Subaru Forester
When I first powered on the radio I could receive only four FM stations, but Bill at Crutchfield tech support took 10 seconds to tell me, "connect the blue wire on the adaptor to the blue wire with white stripe on the radio." That worked. Moral: don't give up before you call tech support. One suggestion: the wiring kit doesn't include crimp caps, so if you don't have any it's either a trip to town or solder the joints. Crutchfield should tell you this in the descriptive material on its website.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Morrow, Ohio on 5/28/2012
2009 Subaru Legacy
jUST CONNECT ALL WIRES....... YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN YOU WILL NEED THEM BECAUSE THE INSTRUCTONS TELL YOU ONE THING WHEN YOU SHUOLD DO IT DIFFERENT
Pros: IT WAS FREE
Cons: POOR INSTRUCTIONS....
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Really simplifies installation
soundmandave from Spokane Valley, Wa on 5/26/2012
2001 Subaru Forester
Couldn't make the installation any easier. Wouldn't order a new head unit without also ordering one of these adapter plugs. Another great reason to by from Crutchfield.
Pros: Cuts hours out of the installation time.
Cons: None
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Excellent for 98 Subaru Forester
JD from Big D on 5/22/2012
1998 Subaru Forester
Replaced stock Clarion cassette player with JVC KD-X50BT. The wiring harness worked properly. It took about 30 minutes to strip the cables, solder, and seal with heat shrink tubing. The color of each wire, and their function, matched propery for my installation. The harness made installation really easy. I would whole heartedly recommend using an interface harness like this for your install.
Pros: Easy and quick installation to existing car wiring harness
Cons: It wasn't installed for me by the folks at Crutchfield.
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Super easy!
Phil from Connecticut on 5/13/2012
2002 Subaru Forester
The wiring harness matched the Subaru perfectly!
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Instructions omit important wires
silentdoug from Omaha NE on 4/26/2012
2005 Saab 9-2X
The wiring diagram doesn't show the blue leads that have to be connected to power the antenna signal booster in my Saab 92-X (same chassis as a Subaru Impreza.) I followed the instructions but found I had bad AM radio reception. Happily, when I called Crutchfield technical support, they were able to tell me right away that I had to connect the blue leads, which solved the problem.
Pros: Works fine once you know how to install it.
Cons: Instructions are flawed
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Crutchfield customer from Hesperia,CA on 4/2/2012
2005 Subaru Legacy
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Receiver Wire Harness
Dino from Limerick, PA on 4/2/2012
works very well
Pros: attached with no problems
Cons: n/a
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Dave K from Allentown, PA on 3/12/2012
1997 Subaru Legacy
Spot on and very easy to install even for an ameture like me!
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Very useful
ChaseF from Fort Worth, TX on 3/12/2012
2001 Subaru Legacy
The only thing you need to hook up you receiver
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Absolutely Essential!
geezerhiker from Bellingham, WA on 3/7/2012
2001 Subaru Forester
I've been working with electronics for about sixty years but I would have been in deep doo-doo without your wiring harness.
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Not quite accurate
tsd from Illinois on 2/14/2012
2004 Subaru Forester
The instructions were good with the exception of the blue wire. The instructions didn't address the wire, but a Google search indicated that I must connect it to the blue/yellow wire to power the FM booster.
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Perfect fit
Sewbike from Aberdeen, WA on 2/3/2012
2001 Subaru Legacy
Wiring harness was a perfect fit, made installation of the head unit very easy.
Pros: Easy
Cons: None
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Convenient Wiring Harness
N3NF from Pittsburgh on 1/28/2012
1999 Subaru Forester
This wiring harness greatly simplified radio installation. I've done installs before where I had to create my own connections between after-market radio and the factory wiring. This handy product saves hours and hours of time from an otherwise painstaking process. Soldering to radio harness can be done in the home allowing for quick plug-in installation in the car. This alone makes shopping a Crutchfield worth every penny.
Pros: Well constructed. Greatly simplifies installation.
Cons: I have a red-green color blindness. Wire color matching requires a little extra care. (Not a product fault)
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Rob from East Berlin, PA on 1/21/2012
1996 Subaru Impreza
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PERFECT
T C from Misawa Japan on 9/21/2011
1998 Subaru Forester
Easy to read labels cut out all the confusion. I used solder and electric tape (out of heat shrink) instead of crimps or twist.
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Spot ON!
Bill H. from Thurmont, Md. on 9/16/2011
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
I have installed a lot of radios in my time and each and every one that I have purchased through Crutchfield has come with the harness that is plug-n-play to the factory harness. I remember back inthe day of having to cut and solder every wire in the harness and these adapters just do away with all that. You still have to connect the harness to the radio, but after that is done, you're done. Couldn't be much easier.
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So easy a caveman could do it...
Craig from Alfred, ME on 8/16/2011
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Crutchfield pretty much does all the work for you. If you can put colors together, and crimp cap or solder, you are golden! It really is plug and play after that. And if you aren't sure, just call support!
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works perfect
Franz from Portland on 8/4/2011
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
Came with my order to install a Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD into a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX. pretty much match the colors and done. super simple.
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Works, but dimming wire in the wrong spot.
CJ from Carbondale, CO on 8/2/2011
2005 Subaru Forester
This harness works well, but the dimming wire was in the wrong spot. It should be in the open spot next to it.
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2002 Subaru Forester
Swanny37 from Jamestown,NY on 7/8/2011
2002 Subaru Forester
The harness and accompanying instructions were exact and perfect. My unit functioned flawlessly and the fit was factory-like....
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Essential!!
mtlmstr from Colorado on 6/26/2011
1995 Subaru Legacy
This wiring harness is so simple and easy to use, a very essential tool for installing a stereo trouble free. Almost idiot proof....just too easy to figure out and hook up.
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Great benefit when buying a head unit
ericO from Austin, TX on 6/10/2011
2005 Saab 9-2X
This came with my JVC HDR720 which I installed in my 2005 Saab 9-2X. Install was super easy and the instructions are clear and easy to understand. A great benefit when buying a new stereo from Crutchfield.
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Easy
luis from Long Island, NY on 6/8/2011
This harness simplified my life, installation was really easy and took about 15 minutes to me to install my new headset.
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huge advantage
G.Cuevas from Puerto Rico on 5/5/2011
2002 Suzuki Esteem
this wiring adapter is a huge time saver, color matching and installation guide are just great
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soldering required
Rick from rotten@windfish.net on 4/29/2011
2008 Subaru Outback
I didn't realize I was going to have to spend 1/2 an hour or more soldering this thing up. Otherwise, it worked great.
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Incredibly easy to use
Eric from Albany, NY on 4/24/2011
1998 Subaru Impreza
The wiring harness and instructions Crutchfield gives you make the job incredibly easy. Had my wiring set up in about 5 minutes, and wouldn't want to install a stereo without it.
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Works great. Don't forget to connect the blue wire.
Vlad from Boston, MA on 4/13/2011
2005 Subaru Outback
Works as intended. Wires were color-coded to my head unit, then after connected to HU harness, directly plugs to my Subaru Outback 2005. Don't forget to connect the blue wire as it is needed for antenna signal booster. Otherwise your reception will be poor. I like the pre-stripped wires. I wish the head unit harness had that too. This item is included with your car stereo install but I wish it came with crimp connectors. Crutchfield claims all that is needed for the job is included. Almost. You still have to buy crimp connectors (or something else to connect wires).
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Easy Install
Glen from Leavenworth,wa on 4/11/2011
This harness made the install nice and easy!
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Antenna Power - NOT Power Antenna
Bryan from Massachusetts on 4/8/2011
2002 Subaru Forester
2002 Subaru forester: Fits perfectly. One comment - the blue line is labeled "power antenna". I didn't have a power antenna so I didn't connect it. Reception was HORRIBLE. I was just about to drill a hole in the roof for an nmo mount antenna. Then I realized the Subaru has an antenna amplifier. Connect the "power antenna" wire to a source of power (from receiver) and excellent reception. Second comment: There are wire butt connectors that have heat shrink tubing, and low temperature solder in them. Put the wire in those and just use a heat gun to shrink the tubing AND melt the solder. Couldn't be easier and makes a solid connection.
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absolute must
msl from greenwich, ct on 4/4/2011
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX
for my subaru wrx, this was a must. the instructions were very good as well. they said to get crimp caps and wire strippers. don't know whether the installation would have been different, but with the wire stripper and crimp caps, the wiring was a piece of cake. it is a must. and it came FREE with my stereo kit from crutchfield.
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Don't forget the power antenna connection
mark from NJ on 3/9/2011
2005 Subaru Legacy
Worked well, but remember to connect the radio's power antennae lead to the matching lead on the adapter, even if you don't a power antennae! That lead is used to power up the signal amplifier near the anteanne in the back window.
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Works as Intended.
. from Phoenix, AZ on 2/26/2011
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
It works as intended. Installation instructions were clear and concise. The wire length was sufficient, and the colors matched the wire colors of receiver. The only negatives are absence of a latch groove to properly engage with car's wire harness connector; and absence of dimmed illumination wire which may be useful in certain installation cases.
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Be sure to attach Antenna wire in addition to plug
MikeC from Ohio on 2/10/2011
2006 Subaru Legacy
These wiring harness make install a snap. Just make sure that you attach the wires for the antenna amplifier. If you don't, you will get like 3 stations with very poor reception. If you do that, it will work perfectly.
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It's a wiring harness...
And the pin-out is correct. These wiring harnesses are great, they fit perfectly and each wire is very clearly labeled. The construction is top-notch and honestly you really can't screw them up too badly. Don't cheat and cut into your vehicle wiring harness. They give you this one for free. Use it!
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Harness OK, but not if you have a subwoofer
heidi from Colorado on 2/9/2011
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX
Harness worked great, but my Subaru WRX (2006) has a subwoofer installed most likely by the dealer (came with the car when I bought it new, but given the splicing of wires that was done *after* the factory harness and before the radio, we think it was not factory installed). I still have not figured out how to get the subwoofer to work ...
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
BigG from Knoxville, TN on 2/6/2011
2001 Subaru Outback
This harness made installation simple. The instructions were easy to follow. All the soldering was done on the bench rather than in the car. It did take 45 minutes of soldering to connect to the Pioneer DEH-2200UB.
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easy to soder
Brian from Silver Sprind MD on 2/6/2011
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
Great harness, easy to follow wires to appropriate wire and then solder. Way to go again Crutchfield!
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So easy to use!
Tyler from Portland, Maine on 2/3/2011
2004 Subaru Forester
This made it possible for me to undertake the installation. It took me and my partner about 45 minutes to carefully attach, check, and recheck the harness connection to the receiver in our home. Then we took it out and we able to do the whole installation in about an hour, only making a few stupid mistakes. Make sure you check to make sure it works before you replace all your dashboard panels!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Zoli from Sterling, MA on 2/1/2011
1998 Subaru Forester
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Receiver Wire Harness
Crutchfield customer from NC on 1/26/2011
1998 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
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Surprised
Paul from San Francisco, Ca on 1/24/2011
2003 Subaru Legacy
After finding a picture by picture display on how to remove my stereo online, the wiring harness made installation simple and painless. From undoing my first screw to putting the last one back in it took me 40 mins and I was going slow! I'm surprised!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
neill from scappoose ore on 12/4/2010
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Buy This!
Michael from Milwaukee, WI on 10/20/2010
1998 Subaru Legacy Outback
If you ever install a stereo yourself, do yourself a favor and buy a wire harness. I couldn't imagine connecting all the wires while sitting in your car....
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Instruction omissions
John H from Penn Hills, PA on 10/11/2010
The instructions for installing the radio in a Forester omitted 2 items to gain access to the passenger side heater control cable. You must remove the glove box and side kick panel. The glove box hides 2 screws that secure the panel which must be removed to access the cable end. Also, if you are careful, you can install the radio with the heater control wires still attached as one of the connectors is very difficult to disengage. The wiring harness worked as it was intended. [Editor's Note: Our Research Team did not need to remove the glovebox and kick panel to access the heater control cable, although it may make it easier for a few people.]
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Wiring Harness for 1999 Subaru Legacy GT
IsaacB from Poconos, PA on 9/24/2010
Wiring harness makes the installation a breeze...Connect the wires, solder and tape and your done....
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Making installation super easy
StoutClimber from Pittsburgh, PA on 9/21/2010
2007 Subaru Forester
Got this to install a stereo into my Forester. I have big hands and was not looking forward to having to squeeze them into the dash to connect all the wires. This made installation super easy. Did all the connecting on the coffee table then just clicked it in to existing cable. This is also really nice if you plan on selling or upgrading in the next few years. You can just unplug the new stereo and plug the factory right back in to sell the car!
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Perfect fit
chriss from MA on 8/19/2010
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Easy to read and understand instructions, perfect fit, needed for any subaru aftermarket install.
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Great Harness, excellent instructions
JB from Huntsville, AL on 8/18/2010
2000 Subaru Outback
The harness worked great for a new Pioneer head unit replacing the Subaru factory radio (P120) in a 2000 Outback. All of the wires in the Crutchfield harness matched directly to the Pioneer harness wires (including color codes). The wires can be cut to length before soldering or crimping the two harnesses together, if it looks like the wire length will create a space/interference problem when mounted. The total length should be a minimum of 6" to allow access to make the final connection of the harnesses. The instructions on removing the factory radio were excellent, with the minor criticism that two Phillips-head "screwdrivers" are required. One needs a minimum 5" shank to remove the screws holding the radio, ventillatiion assembly in the dash mounting, The second screwdriver must be no more than 1.5" total length to remove the screws on the ashtray mounting. The screws are too-deeply set into the trim panel, and the ashtray too short, to angle a standard screwdriver to the screwws. I used a Phillips-head nub in a 1/4" socket and ratchet to get the ashtray screws out. A standard Phillips-head screwdriver will work on all the others.
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Easy install!
Crutchfield customer from Rapid City, SD on 5/23/2010
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
The wiring harness that Crutchfield sent with my receiver made it easy to install. My only complaint is that a plastic connector should be installed in BOTH sides so that no soldiering or crimp connectors are need. Still a great product though!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Steven from Bozeman, MT on 5/18/2010
2004 Subaru Legacy
Purchased this to install an Alpine CDE-102 in my 2004 Subaru Legacy and a couple of the wires ended up being in the wrong spot and cooked the deck. Called Crutchfield Tech Support and they said it was likely a mishap in the factory and the wires were put in the wrong spot and shipped me a new deck with a new wiring harness. I'm a first-time buyer from Crutchfield, but now plan on doing more business with them in the future! I would highly recommend buying one of these for installing your new radio, so much easier and cleaner than snipping factory wires.
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awesome
Crutchfield customer from chesapeake, va on 5/11/2010
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
This thing works great, the colors are the same and it saves the hassle of wiring the hard way, very helpful.
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Wiring made easy
Tony from Southeast Minnesota on 5/8/2010
2007 Subaru Forester
Product works exactly as described...plug wire color even matched those of the new head unit wire colors, brilliant!
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Perfect Fit
Dennis from Nashville, TN on 11/16/2009
2006 Subaru Forester
No problem with the harness whatsoever. I am not an install professional by any stretch, but the directions were clear and it only took about 15 minutes to wire to the new radio.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
CarAudio from WA on 11/7/2009
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
It plugs into my subaru WRX perfectly. Most of the wires has the same color code as the wires coming out of the receiver. After I connected this harness to the new receiver, I can unplug the factory receiver and plug in the new receiver. The only caution is, this harness plus the wires from the new receiver may drop down and interfere with the car's air vent control. So make sure they don't. If you are installing a new reciever in the WRX, you need this. If you don't, the only way you can install the receiver is to cut off the jack in the subaru and connect the wires directly to the receiver. This means you cannot easily remove the new receiver.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
John from VT on 5/30/2009
2001 Subaru Forester
Perfect fit and easy as usual. You guys rock!
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Perfect Fit On Subaru GT Wagon
Marko from Philadelphia, PA on 5/5/2009
1998 Subaru Legacy
1998 Subaru GT Wagon (B5 Chassis) Harness was trouble free, perfect fit, sounds superb. This worked perfect even though I had the factory upgraded stereo with CD & cassette (double DIN) and also worked with the factory upgraded front door tweeters. Great adapter. Thanks Crutchfield!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Geoff from Rochester, NY on 5/4/2009
1999 Subaru Legacy
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Worked great
Thomas from Brighton, MI on 4/24/2009
2000 Subaru Outback
Matched up perfectly to the JVC KD-HDR50 it came with. I didn't mind the soldering but keep that in mind.
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Subaru harness
tmcvermont from Castleton Vt. on 3/17/2009
Nice connection fit, easy to install. Worked as advertised. Good quality
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Dennis from San Diego, CA on 2/18/2009
2003 Subaru Outback
Thank you, the adapter made things so much easier; dare I say 'plug & play'!
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wire harness
jim from wi on 2/15/2009
2006 Subaru Forester
This product is great!! Crutchfield, thank you for providing this option. I can't tell you how much easier the installation of the radio was by using this product. By making the connections to the harness in advance (I soldered my harness but it would work just as well with non-solder connections). I took out the old radio, plugged this harness into the OEM connector, and installed the new radio in less than an hour... 'way better than having to crawl around under the dash and figure out which wires are which... If you buy a new radio, you need this harness adapter as well. The instructions were simple and easy to follow. No complaints here!!
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no dimmer
Christopher from Tucson, AZ on 1/29/2009
2005 Subaru Outback
Simple install, good directions. The Subaru wiring and the receiver both had connections for the dimmer function (controlled by headlights) but the wire harness did not connect this. The receiver also has a manual dimmer which works fine but... Three wires from the Subaru did not connect to anything in the harness, I would like to know what function they serve.
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Easy to install, but why solder?
Don from Gainesville, FL on 1/19/2009
2006 Subaru Baja
It was very easy to mate up the wires from the receiver I bought (Sony MEXBT 2600) to this harness. I just wonder why it is necessary to solder these connections. Obviously Crutchfield is relying on the buyer's technical ability to match up wires and solder them (or butt-splice them) together. Why not sell a kit where all you need to do is crimp the plug pole onto the end of the wire and then slide it into the proper slot on the plug? Fanatics could still solder the wires to the poles if they wish, the rest of us would be finished in much less time than after 10 or 12 solders. You also do not end up with all that extra wire under the dash.
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Much Easier
Dale from NJ on 12/20/2008
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX
The last 4 car recievers that I have installed, I have used the wiring harnesses Crutchfield provides. It saves so much time and makes the install much easier. Be sure to get one for your installation, you will be doing yourself a favor.
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great time saver
fernando from everett, WA on 11/6/2008
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
as many other users have stated, having pre-assembled this harness on the bench made the installation go much smoother. Only "down" side, as many other users have found, is that you lose the dimming functionality. Subaru does their dimming a little different, so even though we wired in the orange/white lead, the display still doesn't dim. A small issue, and not the fault of the harness, or of Crutchfield's. things like this harness and the free install sheet specific for my car are the reasons I got all my stereo equipment from Crutchfield!
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Todd from Virginia on 10/28/2008
2004 Subaru Forester
Unfortunately, the harness does not have all 14 wires. It may not work in some applications.
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Metra 70-8901 Receiver Wiring Harness
Daniel from Fitchburg, MA on 10/19/2008
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
At first I was a little worried about installing my new radio (haven't done it in quite some time) but with the guides and harness Crutchfield included made it a breeze. The wire harness was perfect and made it so simple to install.
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Great solution
Steve from Seattle, WA on 10/5/2008
2005 Subaru Forester
I can't imagine installing a new stereo without the Crutchfield harness and instructions. They are a great combination.
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Couldn't be easier
jajke from Minnesota on 10/4/2008
1999 Subaru Forester
Couldn't be easier, connect the wires in your new stereo to the ones in the harness, instructions provided by Crutchfield , and installation is a breeze, if I can do it, anybody can!
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This is a no-brainer
Al from Worcester, MA on 9/18/2008
2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
It's neat and clean and an exact match for the existing socket. Choose this and save time and headaches.
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Quick and Painless
David from Austin, TX on 8/22/2008
Like Erik mentioned, you can wire this adapter to your head unit outside of the car, like at a desk or your kitchen table, then take it to your car and plug it in. Ditto on the blue antenna power wire, it's a must to hook up. I've used these harnesses for other vehicles over the years, always top notch. The wires themselves are labeled which makes it extremely easy.
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Connect the Blue Wire!
Erik from Fort Wayne, IN on 8/19/2008
2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i
Someone else already mentioned this, but make sure you connect the blue wire. I didn't realize it had to be connected (no power antenna), but it needs to be connected to activate the antenna amplifier (on cars with in dash or windshield antennas). These harnesses make installation a breeze, wouldn't do it without one.
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Wiring harness adapters rock!
riceye from Wisconsin on 8/18/2008
2005 Subaru Outback
These adapters really reduce installation problems. Just being able to make up all of the connections at your workbench, kitchen table - wherever - instead of the front seat of your car make them worthwhile. And using solder splices and heat shrink tubing instead of crimp splices will add longevity to your installation. Poor sound quality due to crimp splices will almost certainly crop up given enough time. Do it right, and you only have to do it once. With the 2005 Subaru harness that I assembled it was very important to use the power antenna (blue) wires, as the in-the-windshield antenna has an amplifier that needs to be powered up by this connection. Apparently, failure to connect these blue wires will result in poor reception in fringe areas.
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Good But...
Tularem from Manassas, Va on 2/19/2008
2008 Subaru Legacy
The right part for my 08 Legacy. Only down side to this product is you loose functionality of you AUX input.
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Perfect match
Alex J from Spring Valley, NY on 8/1/2007
2006 Subaru Legacy
Great little doo-dad. The colors matched up perfectly with my pioneer head so it was real straight forward.
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