[Blind_reaper8]

I understand that just because the button is on the radio, that does not necessarily mean the sat receiver (a separate part from the head unit) is installed.
I have been told that you cannot install aftermarket sat receivers and you must purchase from Subaru if you want it to work with the stock head unit. Is this true?

 

[damu0703]

Unfortunately, yes. You might be able to find someone on this board that for whatever
reason is selling their Sat.Module. That is how I got my Sat.Module.

 

[Blind_reaper8]

Unfortunately, yes. You might be able to find someone on this board that for whatever
reason is selling their Sat.Module. That is how I got my Sat.Module.

SHENANIGANS!uke: this makes me, sad, angry, and yet... relieved. Thanks for the 100% answer... good thing i haven't purchased my forester yet.

Thanks again/.

 

[SubieOutlaw]

It is quite expensive. $400. Get them to make it part of the deal at no cost to you.

 

[SVXdc]

The company PAC Audio makes a less-expensive solution that works in some Subarus. As of several months ago, it did not work in 2009-2010 Foresters, but they may have released a firmware fix by now. Check with them before buying.

See this thread:

Universal Sat Tuner and 2009 Factory Radio?​