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🔗 Upgrade your ride, keep your connection — factory USB, reinvented.
The RED WOLF USB Port Retention Cable is a precision-engineered 4-pin wiring harness designed to maintain the factory USB port functionality in 2011-2022 Subaru models when installing aftermarket stereos. Featuring high-quality copper core wiring and a plug-and-play design, it supports seamless integration with popular brands like Pioneer and Kenwood, ensuring your center console USB and AUX ports stay active without any modifications to OEM wiring.
| ASIN | B0B8VSQSKF |
| Best Sellers Rank | #267 in Car Audio & Video Wiring Harnesses |
| Brand | RED WOLF |
| Brand Name | RED WOLF |
| Cable Type | AUX |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | DVD Player |
| Compatible Phone Models | Likely compatible with smartphones, specific models not listed |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Connector Type | Usb |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 91 Reviews |
| Included Components | USB PORT WIRE CABLE |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | RED WOLF |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Model | AXUSB-SUB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 4 |
| Part Number | RWF-AX02-17 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Retaining factory USB port when installing aftermarket stereo head units |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
B**P
Red Wolf is Great
WOW! Haven't bought much audio equipment off of Amazon. I typically use Crutchfield. Red Wolf USB Port Retention cable worked like a charm with my idoing stereo upgrade in my 2016 Legacy 2.5 Premium. I can use the factory USB ports and Aux port without any issues. Was easy to install, plug and play! The years compatible are true, but make sure your radio has the 4 pin connector.
S**R
I’d give it 5,000 stars if I could
Used on a 2013 Legacy with HK and no nav. Fit is snug, high quality, worked right away. Was able to connect the USB port in the center console to my new pioneer head unit. Wired CarPlay and other features work seamlessly.
M**A
Keep the usb
Works perfect with my android headunit to retain the ability to use the factory usb.
E**0
Does the job, fitting is a little loose
This adapter let me use my OEM USB port with an aftermarket head unit, as intended. My only complaint is that the fit is a little bit loose, which is concerning when this thing lives in the rat's nest of cables crammed inside of your dash. You can always just tape it up with electrical tape, but it would be nice if it had a reassuringly snug fit, so as not to come loose while driving over potholes.
C**S
Didn't work for my car
Did not work with my car. It's the correct fitting and adapter. But when I try to plug something into my stock USB port it does not pop up on the head unit
B**H
Super happy with it 2018 WRX
Did I get the same product as the negative reviews? I did, and I had zero issues with it. Car: 2018 WRX premium. Head unit: iDoing (android style highly recommend). Everything fit correctly and tight, nothing was too deep or shallow, nothing broke and needed taping. Another critical review said it makes android auto spotty when connected, I promise the cable has zero to do with that. My android auto, when plugged in the correct USB that came with the radio, was often spotty and I actually have better luck with wireless android auto. It's a common complaint with the android head units, not the cable. Another one said that the cable did not work with their 2019 WRX with Harman kardon stereo, which wasn't true if you read the review it was actually an issue with the Kenwood head unit not being compatible. Nothing wrong with the cable, or the available info on what stereos are compatible. They can't possibly know if every single available stereo for all the vehicles that it fits I made sure it worked with everything I have specifically before I bought it. I was also happy to read in some reviews that this also will work with the factory auxiliary Jack next to the 2 USB ports! I'm happy with it
C**Z
Works well with my new head unit install
I installed this with all my Idoing head unit I purchased for my 2017 Subaru Outback. This cable allowed me to use the the built-in USB ports located in the storage area under the climate controls.
N**I
Plug and play
Plug and play straight the the factory plug for aftermarket antenna is needed for aftermarket antenna to any double din. Price was ok. Quality for money.
Y**U
Perfect.
Fit well in my Subaru Impreza 2015 radio upgrade.
J**N
Perfect
Works perfectly on my 2021 STi, both plugs in centre console work again with the after market headunit
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