9" Wireless CarPlay for the Subaru Forester, Impreza and WRX No Phone Button, No Factory Nav, SWC Retained

Product Overview

The Aerpro AMDSU5 is a complete head unit upgrade kit for the Subaru Forester, Impreza, and WRX (all 2007–2011), specifically for variants without a phone button on the steering wheel and without factory navigation. It replaces the factory head unit with a 9" capacitive touchscreen at 1024x600 resolution via the AM905D multimedia receiver, adding wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in DAB+ digital radio, and Bluetooth V5 while retaining factory steering wheel controls.

The kit includes the AM905D multimedia receiver, matte black facia kit, SWC interface harness, and a 720P AHD universal rear camera. Factory reverse camera, AUX, USB, parking tones, amplifier, and vehicle menu are all N/A for this platform. The park brake wire must be connected to the park brake for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to function.

Features & Benefits

Three-model Subaru coverage — a single kit suits the Forester, Impreza, and WRX (all 2007–2011) in the non-phone-button, non-navigation specification
Without phone button and without factory navigation — both required — this is a dual fitment gate; the AMDSU5 suits only variants that have neither the steering wheel phone button nor the factory navigation system; confirm both before purchasing
SWC retained — factory steering wheel audio controls carry over via the SWC interface harness
Park brake wire connection required — Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will not activate unless the park brake wire is correctly connected to the park brake during installation
Matte black vehicle-specific facia kit — matched to the 2007–2011 Forester, Impreza, and WRX interior
9" capacitive touchscreen at 1024x600 resolution — a significant display upgrade across all three models
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto — connect over Wi-Fi for maps, music, calls, and messages; wired USB also supported for simultaneous phone charging
Built-in DAB+ digital radio — digital audio clarity and expanded station access; AM/FM with RDS, 18 FM and 12 AM presets included
Bluetooth V5 with HD Voice — hands-free calling, audio streaming, and phonebook access; internal and external microphone included
720P AHD universal rear camera included — Sony 225 1/3" CMOS sensor, 150-degree lens; adds reversing visibility to vehicles not factory-equipped with a reverse camera
4 x 50W max output with 5CH 4V RCA preouts — supports external amplifier integration via front/rear/sub preamp channels

Technical Specs

Specification	Detail
Display size	9"
Head unit model	AM905D
Resolution	1024x600
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
OS	Linux
DIN size	Fixed Screen Style (Trapezoid)
Max power output	4CH x 50W (4 ohm)
RCA preouts	4V, 5-channel (Front / Rear / Subwoofer)
Preamp voltage	4V p-p
EQ	13-band (32/63/125/250/500/1K/2K/4K/8K/10K/12K/14K/16K Hz)
Preset EQs	6 + 2 custom
Time alignment	Yes
Subwoofer level control	Yes
Smartphone connectivity	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto (wireless and wired)
Bluetooth version	V5 (A2DP, AVRCP, HFP 1.6 HD Voice, PBAP)
Microphone	Internal + external (with mount)
DAB	Yes
FM tuner range	87.5–108.0MHz (0.05MHz step) / 18 presets
AM tuner range	522–1710KHz (9KHz step) / 12 presets
RDS	Yes
USB1 (rear)	CarPlay / Android Auto + charging (5V / 1.5A)
USB2 (rear)	Media playback + charging (5V / 1.5A)
USB max capacity	FAT32 / 32GB
Media formats	MP3, MP4, MKV, FLAC, Xvid
Rear A/V input	RCA type (3 pcs)
Composite video output	Yes (x2)
Reverse camera input	Yes (720P AHD compatible)
Second camera input	Yes (720P AHD compatible)
Button illumination	6-colour (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, White)
OSD language	English
Rear Camera (AHD)
Image sensor	Sony 225, 1/3" CMOS AHD
Lens angle	150°
Mount type	Surface mount
Feature Retention
Steering wheel controls	Yes
Factory reverse camera	N/A
Factory AUX / USB	N/A
Factory amplifier	N/A
Vehicle menu	N/A
Parking tones	N/A
SWC fitment gate	Without phone button models only
Navigation fitment gate	Without factory navigation models only
Park brake requirement	Park brake wire must be connected for CarPlay/Android Auto

Compatible With / Goes Well With

Subaru Forester (2007–2011) — without steering wheel phone button, without factory navigation
Subaru Impreza (2007–2011) — without steering wheel phone button, without factory navigation
Subaru WRX (2007–2011) — without steering wheel phone button, without factory navigation
Not compatible with any variant fitted with the factory phone button on the steering wheel
Not compatible with any variant fitted with factory navigation
Use the Aerpro What Fits Your Car Guide to confirm fitment before purchasing
Pairs well with external amplifiers via 4V 5-channel RCA preouts (front/rear/sub)
Second camera input supports an optional front or towing camera (720P AHD compatible)

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my Subaru has the phone button on the steering wheel?

Look at the button cluster on your steering wheel — if there is a telephone handset icon (for answering/ending calls) among the controls, your vehicle has the phone button and this kit is not the correct fit. If the steering wheel buttons are limited to audio controls (volume, track, source) with no phone button, the AMDSU5 is compatible for the SWC fitment requirement.

Does this suit Subaru models with factory navigation?

No — the AMDSU5 is specifically for variants without factory navigation. Subaru Forester, Impreza, and WRX models fitted with the factory navigation head unit have different integration requirements and need a different kit. Use the Aerpro What Fits Your Car Guide to identify the correct kit for navigation-equipped variants.

What factory features are retained and what is not?

Only factory steering wheel controls are retained. Factory reverse camera, USB, AUX, amplifier, parking tones, and vehicle menu are all N/A for this platform — the 2007–2011 Forester, Impreza, and WRX (non-navigation) did not have these features integrated through the factory head unit in a way that this kit can retain.

Does the WRX of this era have the same dash fitment as the Forester and Impreza?

The 2007–2011 WRX (GH/GE generation) shares enough dash architecture with the Impreza GH/GE to use the same facia kit for single or double DIN head unit replacement. The matte black facia panel included in this kit is designed to fit all three models in the compatible variant range. Use the Aerpro What Fits Your Car Guide to confirm your specific WRX variant before purchasing.

Why is the park brake wire required?

The AM905D head unit includes a safety interlock requiring the park brake wire to be connected to the actual park brake. Without this connection, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will not activate.

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