In this blog post we talk about the plugs that are most commonly mixed up or confusing for our merge customers. Below we have pictures of each with a short description to help clarify things. This is specifically for 98-01 Impreza models. Many other models have similar connectors so this...
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Plug Spotlight - Coolant Temperature Sensor Plugs
The coolant temperature sensor plug in a Subaru is connected to a sensor that gauges the engine temperature. The sensor itself is made of a metal that raises and lowers the resistance between the two terminals of the plug depending on how hot it gets. The ECU and cluster pick...
ABS in your Subaru
In this blog post we talk about the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) in your Subaru, ABS Deletes, and how the car is impacted when those signals are removed. What does ABS stand for? Anti-lock Brake System. The fastest way to stop a vehicle is to not slide (even if that's...
Plug Spotlight - DCCD Plugs
There are a few options for DCCD Controllers in a Subaru but what stays standard between controllers is the plugs. Don't go to the junkyard or splice in a corroded connector, purchase a new plug. It's always best to install new parts instead of used parts since they are more reliable...
Subaru ECU Plugs
In this plug spotlight we talk about ECU Plugs for Subaru cars. These plugs can be hard to distinguish from each other because they are all very similar but the best way to determine what plug you need is by the number of terminal slots. iWire carries a few of...
Female vs Male Terminology for Subaru Plugs
We get a lot of confusion about which plug or terminal is needed based on female vs male. People read a forum post and then purchase the wrong side for their project. We thought we'd do a short post and define what it means when someone says a male plug...
Plug Spotlight - Impreza Fog Light Plugs
The Subaru Fog Light Plugs and Receptacles make it simple to connect and disconnect your fog lights from the body harness. The only big issue with the fog light plugs is that they change from year to year as well as model to model. We're hoping to create a catalog...
Terminal Order on a Subaru Plug
This DIY guide on Subaru wiring describes the basic breakdown of how to "read" a Subaru plug. The correct terminal order when pinning and depinning a Subaru connector is very important because the wires need to go into the correct slot on the connector for the wiring to be successful....