Keep your vehicle's USB port working
Metra's AX-SUBUSB2 cable allows you to keep the factory USB port in your vehicle when you install a new car stereo. One end of the cable connects to the plug just behind your vehicle's USB port, while the other end plugs into the USB port on the back of your new car stereo. You must install a car stereo with a rear USB port. Warranty: 60 days.
What's in the box:
Metra AX-SUBUSB2 USB Adapter owner's manual
- 9" Subaru USB adapter harness
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Extremely easy to use/install, and fit my needs perfectly.
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Metra AX-SUBUSB2 USB Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Staten Island, NY on 7/1/2019
2016 Subaru Impreza
Regular USB adapter.. nothing special does what it needs to
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No Android Auto
James from Anacortes, WA on 5/11/2019
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Does not work with 2017 Subaru Crosstrek for android auto. Adapter does not allow Android Auto use with factory USB. Works for charging, but not data? Eliminated the adapter and just ran my own USB to factory location and everything works perfectly now.
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Does not work for 2015 Subaru WRX STI
Oliver from Baldwinsville, NY on 4/30/2019
2015 Subaru WRX STI
Does not work for 2015 Subaru WRX STI. There is not mating connector to which this cable will plug into. I called customer support because I was confused and was told the USB cable in the Subaru is not compatible with CarPlay. So, why was it shipped? Why did I pay for it? When I read the previous review (March 26, 2019), it appears that Crutchfield was previously aware of the problem, yet shipped it anyway.
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Does not fit 2015 Subaru WRX
Crutchfield customer from Grand Junction, CO on 3/26/2019
2015 Subaru WRX
Did not fit in my 2015 subaru wrx like I was told. Waste of money and I'm not really sure why it said I needed it. And the one I do need Crutchfield doesn't sell. Very annoying getting eveything out and the new stereo plugged in and realizing I'm not going to be able to retain my factory USB ports until the new cable I had to buy comes in. Very disappointed
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Perfect for me
Nicholas from Dayton, OH on 3/23/2019
2017 Subaru WRX
Worked perfectly in my 2017 WRX Premium. I installed the Seicane android 8.1 headunut and purchased the CarPlay dongle along with it. This adapter DOES ALLOW CARPLAY IN THIS WAY. I was able to use my factory USB port with the CarPlay dongle. I cannot say it will work the same for every unit but it did for mine when plugged into the CarPlay specific USB port on the head unit.
Pros: Complete functionality
Cons: Slightly loose connection
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Works great, but CarPlay still may not work
Jacob from Hillsboro, OR on 3/10/2019
2017 Subaru Forester
Works as expected in that it connects easily from your factory USB port to new radio USB. Keep in mind however, that you probably will NOT be able to use CarPlay. If your current car has a usb hub, this adapter is not capable of supplying enough power to allow your new head unit to run CarPlay. I've head that if your car only has one USB port, it might work, but for most Subaru folks that have two USB ports in the armrest, you'll have to achieve an alternate way to get CarPlay working. I'd suggest getting a head unit with two USB's like the Sony AX5000, and use this adapter to run the USB2 cable. On Sony, the USB2 cable is used for charging your phone and loading audio files from a USB drive. For the primary USB1, replace your current cigarette lighter socket with a dedicated USB port. I bought one on amazon for $9 and it works great!
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: May not work for CarPlay; not a defect, more of an OEM USB hub limitation
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Worked in my Subaru!
Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 2/15/2019
2016 Subaru Forester
I was a bit concerned after reading reviews that my factory usb would not work with my new pioneer, but this adapter did the trick! Factory usb works great!
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Metra AX-SUBUSB2 USB Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Westminster, CO on 1/8/2019
2015 Subaru Legacy
Exactly what I needed for the new head unit for my Subaru.
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Metra AX-SUBUSB2 USB Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Evansville, IN on 12/7/2018
2015 Subaru Outback
It was the perfect length. Not too long, not too short. Connections were easy to make. Feels and looks like very good quality.
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Perfect fit
geoff from Enon, OH on 10/12/2018
2015 Subaru Impreza
Extremely easy to use/install, and fit my needs perfectly.
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Metra AX-SUBUSB2 USB Adapter
Crutchfield customer from Salt Lake City, UT on 9/26/2018
2013 GMC Sierra
Plug and play. Pay the money and eliminate having to worry about where you'll run the wire to plug your Apple or Andriod device.
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not compatible with Kenwood 574S
Eric from Manchestr Ctr , VT on 9/6/2018
2017 Subaru Outback
This didn't fit the Kenwood radio or the Subaru so I don't know why Crutchfield recommend it in the package. This was a 2017 Subaru Outback, with a Kenwood 574S receiver. The built-in Subaru USB connectors didn't support CarPlay so I had to use the female USB extension cable packaged with the Kenwood. It sticks out of the center console as a wire with a female end. I would have liked to use the built in plug instead but it I'm still so happy with the radio and the install that I can live with it. But I still wonder why Crutchfield put this in the installation package. I think maybe this is for a higher-end model Kenwood radio? There's no documentation saying where in the wiring this should go but I didn't see any connections on the radio or the car that fit that square plug.
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Perfect!
Joe from Newton, NH on 7/15/2018
2018 Subaru Legacy
Does exactly what it's supposed to do, avoiding having to snake usb cables out from behind your dashboard!
Pros: Works perfectly!
Cons: None.
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Metra AX-SUBUSB2 USB Adapter
taylor from Augusta, GA on 7/2/2017
2016 Subaru Impreza
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Features
USB Adapter Harness: The Axxess Integrate AX-SUBUSB2 USB adapter harness is used when you want to retain the factory USB port in select 2015-up Subaru vehicles, when replacing the factory radio with an aftermarket stereo that features a rear USB input.
CarPlay & Android Auto Incompatibility: The Axxess Integrate AX-SUBUSB2 USB adapter harness is not compatible with CarPlay or Android Auto.
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