Found this on a mailing list:
I do not normally interest myself in other than the performance type
forums but a chain of events got me looking for more info on the Legacy
electric antenna to close the gap on a few questions I have. I think
from what is supplied here, and what some are asking here, I can say
that now I almost qualify as an expert on the subject. I say ALMOST
because there are still some anomalies in my part number catalog versus
what has actually been observed.
To really understand the "Mysteries Of The Mast", It may be helpful to
first understand the curious factory radio situation. When the first
gen Legacy was introduced as a sedan, The radio/cassette/CD combo was
provided by Clarion. There was an electric antenna option which
apparently Clarion was responsible to provide wire harness, electric
antenna motor, and mounting brackets. The motor, brackets, and
telescoping mast with toothed style cable were all provided and listed
as an antenna assembly with one part number.
When the Legacy wagon was introduced a year later, for whatever reason,
the radio combo was provided by Matsu************a, under the familiar brand
name of Panasonic, with corresponding responsibility for harness,
electric antenna motor, and mounting brackets. Well, Matsu************a went to
somebody other than did Clarion for the motor, and had the foresight to
list the telescoping mast as a separate subassembly. The result for the
wagon; different harness terminations, a different style smooth cable to
mate with the different style motor take up reel, and different Subaru
part numbers for the radio, the motor assembly and a separate Subaru
number for the mast, none of which are interchangeable with the Clarion
equipment on the Sedan.
Apparently, to "normalize" the disparity in part number designations
between the sedan and the wagon, Subaru later created a "synthetic" part
number for the sedan mast corresponding to the format of the wagon OEM
part number, even though Clarion did not provide a break out.
Curiously, they also created another part number with a totally
different format, for an antenna mast "option" for the sedan, which is
priced considerably lower than the OEM number. Probably went straight
to the motor vendor for it rather than thru Clarion.
The wagon radio has the word Panasonic at the lower right corner of the
multi monitor display window which is in the upper right hand corner of
the radio. The cassette door cover will also have the alphanumeric
characters P113...P for Panasonic. Not certain what the Clarion
equipment has but I'm told it's some similar identification. Most cars
do not have the CD player, which is what gives the most trouble and the
reason for my search also for a radio combo after having it repaired
twice already. It may be the CD player, which is a separate unit in the
same bracket housing is a Clarion. My parts manual only list radio w/
cassette and radio w/o cassette.
To see a picture of a stock 92 Legacy wagon radio/cassette/CD combo go
here
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Now the part numbers as listed in what appears to be a factory catalog;
AM/FM Radio
w/o cassette
Clarion
90 SOA333D165
91-94 86201AA200
Matsu************a
90 86201AA140
w/ cassette
Clarion
90 86201AA110
92-94 86201AA340
Matsu************a
90-94 86201AA350
Power Antenna Assembly
Sedan to 8/90 90-91 SOA447D465
Sedan from 9/90 91-94 86321AA090
Mast Subassembly 86322AA110
Mast Subassembly SOA447D466 (non listed option)
Wagon 90-94 SOA333D470
Mast Subassembly 86322AA020
Subaru of America has changed the alphanumeric formatting of many part
numbers from SOA to non SOA somewhere in the early to mid 90's. So you
might have a part which if not identical is interchangeable and that
part may have two numbers, with the old still in stock along with the
new, and at different prices. Motor mounts or trans mounts are another
example of this I have experienced. If your parts man is sharp he can
save you a few bucks by looking up the cross reference, but the dealer
may not want him to tell you.
The following is from my source for a later Subaru OEM radio with remote
CD changer I went to
Hello, These stereos were designed for use in 2000 up Subaru Legacys and
Foresters, and were manufactured in 2003. 90-94 Legacys had a 2 piece
wiring harness and 2.5 DIN or 5 inch dash opening. In 1993 Subaru
initiated a single plug wiring harness in their Impreza model with a 2
DIN< 4 inch, dash opening. This was adapted to the Legacy and Outback in
95, and is standard throughout Subaru since then, with the exception of
the 2000-2004 LTD's with a 3 DIN opening. So, these are plug and play
for 93 up Impreza, 95 up Legacy, all Outback, all Forester, and all Baja
models. I have adapted them to the 90-94 models with an adapter harness
and a 1 inch spacer to accomodate the odd dash opening. Through 99
Subaru had the clock function in the radio, but in 2000 they put the
clock in the instrument panel, so these radios don't have a clock. 90-94
Legacys had either a single DIN radio with a 1.5 DIN compartment or a
1.5 DIN cassette/radio with a single DIN compartment. I can put just
about any Subaru option in your car, but right now I have the original
Legacy radio/cassette with a 12 CD changer under the passenger seat of
my 91 Legacy, but my recommendation is the original radio/cassette with
a new 6 CD changer under the seat, or if you had the radio only, a 95-99
radio/cassette which has a clock with a new 6 CD changer under the
passenger seat. I also have options for large and small compartments.
Robert (Pinkfull) rdean@inlandnet.com <mailto:rdean@inlandnet.com>
DSCN0399 from a 95-99 radio/cassette which has a clock with a new 6 CD
changer under the passenger seat is one recommendation. The radio is the
same as yours except for the auxiliary input between the FM/AM button
and the 1/REW. This allows you to plug in your iPod with a mini-RCA
cable from the headphone/output. Beneath it is a CD changer controller
which connects to a 6 or 12 CD changer beneath the passenger seat. It
involves quick splicing in 5 wires. I have the mini-RCA cable, new 6 CD
changer, used 12 CD changer, and extra magazines. Also, the changer set
up could be used with your radio.
I would recommend replacing your single CD changer unless you can find
NOS. This is older technology and less reliable. Also, unless you like
"stock" I would not recommend continuing to repair it.
The CD changer "part numbers" belong to Nikon. The Subaru Number for the
radio is 86201AA151, made by Panasonic, the Subaru number for the
controller is H6240FS040, the 12 Disc changer is CDC 1205, and the 6
disc changer is RDC 605, all made by Clarion.
The 6 disc changer will fit in the glove box, but won't leave room for
much else. Personally, I find under the passenger seat quite easily
accessible. Try it yourself; it isn't much of a lean to reach under the
back of it.
Once you have removed your stereo, you will need to assemble the
mounting brackets to the replacement units, splice (I will furnish color
codes) in five wires to the small harness plug without cutting any
wires, lean toward the passenger side and feed one end of the changer
cable up and through to the stereo opening, press the cable up under the
lower edge of the console going back to the passenger seat, go under the
seat tracks and feed out past the back of the seat. Now plug the
controller into the radio, the cable into the controller, the lights and
power for the controller, the antenna, and the two radio plugs. Slide
the assembly in, 6 mounting screws, 4 trim screws, cupholder, and
ashtray. Plug the cable into the changer and slide it under the seat,
slide the door open, slip a magazine in, close the door. Allow the
changer to finish its cycle, push the power button on the bottom right
of the controller, and adjust the volume as it starts to play.
In order to listen to the radio or cassette, the controller must be shut
off. Also, it is advised to have everything off when plugging in the
auxiliary RCA cable.
I have another option DSCN0582 from the 98-99 Legacy/Outback Limited :
AM/FM/Cassette/CD with Weather Band, CD changer controls, and clock.
This is the Subaru Premium Stereo system from 98-99, the last year with
the clock in the radio. With this stereo you have radio, cassette, CD,
and clock in the console plus the option of putting a new changer
beneath the passenger seat. Minor scuffs on the display face are not
noticeable in normal use of the vehicle. The spacer is cherry wood and
has since been darkened by stain, or you can make your own. This will
require an adapter harness and 1 quick splice.
Installation for both systems require a stubby philips, a magnetic
tipped philips, and pliers. It takes about 10-30 minutes.
If you didn't require a clock, there are several more options available,
but both of these systems offer what you want. I can put 6 or 7 CD's in
the console, but none include the clock.
It shouldnt. The only thing it will affect is when the tranny upshifts. nipper