I am not sure if this has been covered yet, if it has I searched and found nothing.
I have an 08 XT Sports with the 6 CD changer head unit. I really do not want to change out the factory unit but I do want real ipod integration. I have seen that on some of the models subaru has come out with integration kits. Also on other head units made by kenwood you can use the standard kenwood CD changer pinout to get an pseudo AUX in.
I decided to figure what is in my car and what I have to do to make it work! My first step was to take apart my car and pull out the HU. To my surprise it is made by Clarion.
Here it is:
^Edited to show what the buttons are labeled
Here is the model info:
So now I was looking at the back of the unit for what connectors are available for things like Satellite Radio, CD Changer and what ever the CAT button might do on my radio.
Here are the plugs on the back:
Ok, now starting from Left to Right it goes (I think):
1. Antenna (plugged in from factory)
2. Main harness for power and speakers (plugged in from factory)
3. AUX input connection? (plugged in from factory)
4. Could this be the plug I need to use? (nothing plugged in from factory)
Here is a better pic of Plug #4:
I searched on the internet for Ipod integration kits for a Clarion HU and found this: Clarion CCAIPOD CeNet Audio iPod Interface
Take a look at these pictures that I found, it sure looks like the plugs are the same! :woohoo:
Has anyone tried this yet? For $47 could I really go wrong?
Let me know your thoughts and comments. I will most likely order one tonight just to see if it works!
I have an 08 XT Sports with the 6 CD changer head unit. I really do not want to change out the factory unit but I do want real ipod integration. I have seen that on some of the models subaru has come out with integration kits. Also on other head units made by kenwood you can use the standard kenwood CD changer pinout to get an pseudo AUX in.
I decided to figure what is in my car and what I have to do to make it work! My first step was to take apart my car and pull out the HU. To my surprise it is made by Clarion.
Here it is:

^Edited to show what the buttons are labeled
Here is the model info:
So now I was looking at the back of the unit for what connectors are available for things like Satellite Radio, CD Changer and what ever the CAT button might do on my radio.
Here are the plugs on the back:
Ok, now starting from Left to Right it goes (I think):
1. Antenna (plugged in from factory)
2. Main harness for power and speakers (plugged in from factory)
3. AUX input connection? (plugged in from factory)
4. Could this be the plug I need to use? (nothing plugged in from factory)
Here is a better pic of Plug #4:
I searched on the internet for Ipod integration kits for a Clarion HU and found this: Clarion CCAIPOD CeNet Audio iPod Interface
Take a look at these pictures that I found, it sure looks like the plugs are the same! :woohoo:


Has anyone tried this yet? For $47 could I really go wrong?
Let me know your thoughts and comments. I will most likely order one tonight just to see if it works!