
SWRSU-38A
Radio Replacement with Steering Wheel Control Retention for
Select SUBARU Vehicles 2007 – 2009
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Retains factory features in select Subaru vehicles while functioning with an aftermarket radio.
- Pre-programmed to retain factory Steering Wheel Controls.
- EIA color coded wiring for easy installation.
PARTS INCLUDED:

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM:

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:
SUBARU STEERING WHEEL CONTROL DIP SWITCH SETTING:
| DIP: | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Panasonic made Radio | ON | OFF | OFF | OFF | ON |
| Clarion made Radio* | OFF | ON | ON | OFF | ON |
| Clarion made Radio** | ON | OFF | OFF | ON | OFF |
| Fujitsu Ten made Radio | OFF | ON | ON | OFF | ON |

AFTERMARKET RADIO DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:

NOTE: For Atoto, Blaupunkt, Dual, Farenheit, Power Acoustik, Soundstream, and most off-brand radios, check the aftermarket radio’s manual to see if the SWC buttons need to be programmed.
3.5MM SWC CABLE
Plug in the 3.5MM to 4-Pin SWC cable to the SWC module.
NOTE: Insulate the Blue/Yellow and Green wires if not being used.
For aftermarket radios that have wires for SWC connections, cut off the 3.5mm plug on the Crux SWC Cable (option B) and connect the SWC wires as follows:
Note that there are some radios that only have SWC1 and SWC2, in this case “shield” does not need to be connected.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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| 1. Carefully remove the gear shifter trim ring. | 2. Use a plastic pry bar and carefully lift and remove the gear shifter trim bezel. | 3. Unplug the cigarette lighter connection. |
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| 4. Remove the screws holding the left and right side trims. | 5. Remove the left and right side trims. | 6. Remove the screws holding the radio. |
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| 7. Unplug the hazard light connector. | 8. Unplug the connectors behind the radio. | 9. Note that the SWC connection is made on the 8-pin connector. |
8. Use the necessary dash kit (not included) to complete the installation. Connect the aftermarket radio wires to the SWRSU-38A T-harness.
9. Plug in the SWRSU-38A 8-pin SWC connector to the factory mate.
10. Confirm the DIP Switch settings and test the steering wheel controls for functionality.
11. Test the radio for other functionality before installing the new radio into the dash. Reverse the radio removal process.

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
| SUBARU | |
| 2007-2009 | Legacy (without Automatic Climate Controls) |
| 2007-2009 | Outback (without Automatic Climate Controls) |
http://www.cruxinterfacing.com
Crux Interfacing Solutions • 21541 Nordhoff St., Unit C, Chatsworth, CA 91311
phone: (818) 609-9299 • fax: (818) 996-8188 • www.cruxinterfacing.com
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