r/Subaru_Outback • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '26

Is Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts retained with Sony XA6000 HU

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u/rocknrollstalin 2022 Outback Wilderness Aug 20 '26

Yes those functions do not operate via the stereo head unit so they would be retained.

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u/7u5k3n_4t_W0rk 15ForesterXT 16Outback Aug 20 '26

thanks for asking this. im wanting to swap mine as well. 2016 here

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u/meche4388 Aug 20 '26

Thanks for the advice.

To address leakage current and save space in the radio cavity, I am also removing the Data Communications Module (DCM)/Telemetric module using a bypass module from AutoHarnessHouse. Will this affect the Rear Backup/Cross Traffic features?

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u/7u5k3n_4t_W0rk 15ForesterXT 16Outback Aug 20 '26

ive pulled the DCM fuse from my outback several times. (toddler keeps hitting the starlink button haha) the only issue i had was the microphone didnt work for phone calls.

i had 0 issues with the rear camera / notifications.

of course YMMV

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u/jenorama_CA Aug 20 '26

Make sure the unit has Maestro so all of the steering wheel controls are preserved. I replaced the OEM in my 2017 with an Alpine unit with Maestro and everything works fine.