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(More customer reviews)This review is specific to the product as I had zero issues with the seller.
I have a 2009 Subaru Forester that I ordered this kit for and while in the end all things are working, the directions for exactly how to install this thing just do not exist in the contents.
I was able to find a manual direct from Subaru on how to install an OEM ipod cable/kit and used that as my guide, which was very helpful for how to take my dash and center console apart as well as removing my stock radio. What wasn't covered anywhere however was how to cable in this device with the factory wires. One thing that threw me was there is an extra harness that goes to nothing for my Forester. I looked high and low online to find out if there was something I was overlooking but in the end couldn't' find anything and just left the mystery harness/cable disconnected and only connected up what physically could be and it all worked!
Navigating songs/tracks/playlist is about as clear as mud on this thing. I can't say this is the fault of the PAC product though since I've never seen the OEM one in action.
I cannot seem to find a way to just shuffle all the songs on my iPod through this thing and even worse, I can't kick off that function direct from the iPod when this is in use as it just gives me a "safe to disconnect" message on the screen of the iPod and you can't do anything with it directly, only through the car radio.
It's looking like just having a bunch of playlist is probably the best way to easily use this thing, which isn't ideal but better than nothing else.
I do plan on buying the HD radio add on down the road but it's already looking like navigating the menus is going to be about the same with HD radio as it is with an iPod.
Really though when all is said and done it does what it says it will do and that's what counts. If you want to keep your stock radio and add in iPod functionality with steering wheel controls like I did then this or the OEM iPod cables are pretty much your only option, that alone makes this a pretty solid choice with all things considered.
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