Description
Aerpro AKSU13 + Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9" Head Unit Upgrade – Subaru WRX 2014-2015 with Factory Navigation
The Aerpro AKSU13 9" Installation Kit combined with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a modern touchscreen head unit upgrade for Subaru WRX models from 2014-2015 equipped with the factory navigation system. This vehicle-specific installation solution is designed to replace the factory navigation system with a large Pioneer touchscreen while retaining important factory functions including steering wheel controls and the factory reverse camera where equipped.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features a 9" WSVGA capacitive touchscreen, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, WebLink smartphone connectivity, Full HD USB video playback, dual AHD camera inputs and advanced Pioneer DSP audio processing.
When paired with the Aerpro AKSU13, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a clean and integrated Subaru WRX head unit upgrade for compatible MY15 vehicles with factory navigation. The Aerpro installation kit includes the vehicle-specific fascia, steering wheel control interface, SWC patch lead, antenna adaptor, camera retention adaptor and factory USB retention harness required to simplify installation.
Compatible Subaru Vehicle
- Subaru WRX MY15: 2014-2015
- Factory System: Vehicles equipped with factory navigation
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Features
- 9" WSVGA 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen display
- Perfect-fit style installation when paired with the Aerpro AKSU13 vehicle-specific fascia
- Certified Apple CarPlay – wired or wireless
- Certified Android Auto – wired or wireless
- Bluetooth 5.4
- WebLink connectivity – wired or wireless
- WebLink Cast smartphone mirroring for iOS and Android
- WebLink Browser for Android
- Full HD video playback via USB
- Dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs
- OEM CAN Bus support
- Pioneer shortcut keys for quick access to key functions
- Ultra-shallow chassis design
Pioneer Audio Features
- MOSFET 50W x 4 channel amplifier
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- High-pass filter and low-pass filter
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA pre-outs with 4V output
- AM/FM tuner with RDS
- Best Station Memory (BSM)
Aerpro AKSU13 Installation Kit
The Aerpro AKSU13 is designed specifically for Subaru WRX vehicles with factory navigation and provides the vehicle-specific components required to install a compatible 9" trapezoid-shaped aftermarket head unit. The kit is designed to retain important factory functions including steering wheel controls and the factory reverse camera where equipped.
Kit Inclusions
- Black vehicle-specific fascia kit
- Steering wheel control interface harness
- SWC patch lead
- Antenna adaptor
- Camera retention adaptor
- Factory USB retention harness
Vehicle Feature Retention
- Steering Wheel Controls: Yes, including phone button
- Factory Reverse Camera: Yes, if equipped
- AUX Input: No
- USB Input: No
- Parking Tones: N/A
- Factory Amplifier: Yes
- Vehicle Menu: No
Important Information
- This installation kit is designed for universal trapezoid-shaped radios and will not suit standard DIN or double DIN sized radios.
- The Aerpro AKSU13 is specifically designed for Subaru WRX 2014-2015 vehicles with factory navigation.
- The kit does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features and instead uses a steering wheel control adapter.
- When setting up the Pioneer head unit, instead of selecting CAN Bus Adapter on boot-up, go to Menu > Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter.
- Feature retention is radio dependent.
- Head unit ISO harness is not included with the Aerpro installation kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and sold separately.
Why Upgrade Your Subaru WRX to a Pioneer Apple CarPlay Head Unit?
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a significant technology upgrade for the Subaru WRX, replacing the original factory navigation system with a modern 9" touchscreen and advanced smartphone connectivity. With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, compatible smartphones can connect to the Pioneer system for navigation, music, phone calls, messages and supported applications.
This combination is an ideal solution for customers searching for a Subaru WRX Apple CarPlay upgrade, Subaru WRX Android Auto head unit, Subaru WRX touchscreen stereo, Subaru WRX aftermarket head unit or Subaru WRX stereo upgrade.
The Pioneer also delivers advanced audio processing with a 48-bit dual-core DSP, manual time alignment, 3-way network mode, high-pass and low-pass filters, subwoofer control and 4V RCA pre-outs, providing an excellent foundation for a Subaru WRX car audio upgrade.
Subaru WRX Head Unit Upgrade & Installation
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT and Aerpro AKSU13 combination provides a modern touchscreen upgrade for compatible 2014-2015 Subaru WRX vehicles with factory navigation. The vehicle-specific Aerpro fascia is designed to provide a clean integrated appearance while the included steering wheel control interface, camera retention adaptor and wiring components simplify the installation.
Professional installation is recommended to ensure the Pioneer head unit, Aerpro installation kit, steering wheel controls, factory reverse camera and other retained vehicle functions are correctly configured for the individual Subaru WRX.
Compatible Head Units
- Pioneer: DMH-AP6850BT
- Alpine: INE-AW409S
- Kenwood: DMX80AXS
- Aerpro: AM9X
- Various compatible Android head units
Note: Vehicle compatibility and retained functions can vary according to the exact Subaru WRX model, year, factory navigation system and equipment level. The Aerpro AKSU13 is intended for vehicles with factory navigation. Please confirm compatibility before purchase.
