radio wires for ’96 Subaru Legacy Outback

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Printed Date: May 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Topic: radio wires for ’96 Subaru Legacy Outback

Posted By: jbsbz12
Subject: radio wires for ’96 Subaru Legacy Outback
Date Posted: April 18, 2003 at 10:58 AM

Where can I find a stereo wire diagram for a '96 Subaru Legacy Outback?

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Learning about steroes as I go!

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Posted By: jbsbz12
Date Posted: April 18, 2003 at 6:07 PM

If anyone could please help me find the wire colors and their functions.

I would be most thankful.

Thanks!!

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Learning about steroes as I go!

Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: April 18, 2003 at 8:48 PM

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/detail.asp?info=alarm&year=1996-97&make=Subaru&model=Legacy&ID=18898&type=Stereo

Posted By: jbsbz12
Date Posted: April 18, 2003 at 9:20 PM

Thanks for the help, but I looked at the wires at the end of the plug( that was attached to the factory stereo) and some of those colors of wire don't match the ones in the diagram like the Costant 12V+ wire. So would my best bet be to use a circuit test and systematically test wires for voltage. Or should I keep looking online for a diagram that fits this exact Subaru

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Learning about steroes as I go!

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 18, 2003 at 11:25 PM

Email me and I'll send you a wiring diagram. I'm not sure if it's the same but it's something that you can compare.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: April 20, 2003 at 12:00 AM

If you still have the factory plugs intact I highly recommend using a wiring harness instead of cutting the plugs off. It'll save you time and make for a much cleaner install, and prevents you from having to figure out all the colors and stuff. The one you'll need to get is the Metra 70-8901 or equivalent.

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