Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't been around.... Been busy.

A friend has an OEM stereo from a 2015 Impreza XV. They installed a different stereo and he is willing to give me the factory one if I want it. Quick question - Would that stereo be very difficult to install in my 2005 Forester X? Note that I don't have a rear camera or anything like that, so there is a lot of functionality I won't be using on the newer stereo.

Thoughts?

PS. Alternately... If you have a recommendation for a good double DIN stereo, I'd love the feedback. I'd like nav, but that's not a deal breaker if it doesn't have it.

Edited January 8, 20179 yr by Sonicfrog

If the plug fits, its compatible.  Remove yours and see if the plug from the wiring harness fits into the receptacle on the back of the new head unit.  If it fits, it works.

 

Usually.

 

Edit: Google for stereo adapters.  Almost all aftermarket head units use the universal connector.  Look to see if the same adapter is used for both vehicles.  Ebay is a good place to start.

Edited January 8, 20179 yr by keith3267

sonicfrog,

 

Crutchfield is another company who make adapter harnesses for auto audio swaps. See if they use the same harness connector for the radios in the two different years and models. Good Luck!