What is Subaru OBD? OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics. It refers to a protocol for communication with the ECU. Why do I care if my car is OBD1 vs. OBD2? If your car is OBD1 it means that there is a basic level of communication with the ECU that...
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Subaru JDM Version Engine Guide
There can be a lot of confusion about Subaru JDM engine codes and version numbers, so we thought we would list the versions and their specs. This is a very general guide but should provide some insight. Version means which version of the Subaru Impreza it is. V1 is...
iWire's Subaru Wiring Harness Installation Video Guide
You asked so we delivered. Below is our Video Install Guide on how to install your Subaru wiring harness (wiring loom) in your Subaru. In the video we use a 2000 RS with a 2003 WRX Swap which is an example for 1998-2001 Imprezas, 1998-2001 Foresters, and 2002-2005 WRX...
iWire's GC to GD Radiator Mounting Shroud for Subaru
Did you know that iWire is not only one of the leading experts in Subaru wiring but we also make mechanical parts for your swap as well! One of the trickier aspects of a swap is mounting the new radiator into an old chassis. That is why we...
How to Install a DCCD Controller on your Subaru
This DIY Guide explains how to install a DCCD Controller on a Subaru using our easy to use adapters. Before beginning you will need to make sure your transmission is capable of accepting a DCCD Controller. To do this check what plug is coming out of the new Subaru transmission....
Stock ECU vs Standalone ECU in your Subaru
Warning - No aftermarket standalone ECU will pass an emissions test because they do not have OBD2 communications that would be required. Update April 2022 with Cobb Green Speed With ripple effect of the Cobb Green Speed update we've gotten a lot of requests for standalone ECU harnesses. Unfortunately we...
iWire Q&A - 8/9/2018
We recently held an Instagram Q&A (follow us at i_wire) and wanted to post the answers somewhere long term. We plan to do this in the future so stay tuned and follow us on Instagram to see if we will answer YOUR question! Topics Covered: - 93 Impreza to STi...
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...