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1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio 86201SA021 Receiver 2003-06 Subaru Forester AM FM CD

SKU CH-F0Q0-Q3RKG

OEM replacement radio with AM, FM and CD playback for 2003-2006 Subaru Forester, professionally remanufactured and tested

  • TypeRadio
  • BluetoothNo
  • AUXNo
  • Weight6
  • Direct-fit replacement for 2003-06 Subaru Forester
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit with 100% working order
  • AM FM CD playback with no code required
  • Face ID P126 ensures correct vehicle match
  • Light cosmetic wear only on display and face

OEM Replacement for 2003-06 Forester

This remanufactured head unit replaces the original 86201SA021 radio in 2003 to 2006 Subaru Forester models. It provides AM, FM and CD playback with face ID P126 and requires no security code after installation. The part is a direct fit only for vehicles already equipped with this exact part number.

Low Power Draw and Silent Operation

The unit weighs 6 and draws minimal current from the vehicle electrical system. With no internal amplifier or moving parts beyond the CD mechanism, it adds negligible heat and no audible fan noise to the cabin during normal use.

Remanufactured Finish with Display Wear

The radio has been professionally cleaned, serviced and tested to 100 per cent working order. Cosmetic blemishes include light paint wear on the face and scratches on the display screen. Matching the part number is essential; units with different data streams will not function even if connectors appear identical.

Highlights

  • Direct-fit replacement for 2003-06 Subaru Forester
  • Professionally remanufactured OEM unit with 100% working order
  • AM FM CD playback with no code required
  • Face ID P126 ensures correct vehicle match
  • Light cosmetic wear only on display and face

Specifications

Brand1 Factory Radio
Model86201SA021
TypeRadio
BluetoothNo
AUXNo
Weight6

Questions about this item

How is the 86201SA021 radio installed in a 2003-06 Subaru Forester, and what step is often missed?

Remove the factory unit, confirm the part number matches 86201SA021 exactly, connect the factory harness, and secure the radio; the step often missed is verifying the Face ID P126 matches the original, otherwise the data stream will not code.

What maintenance or replacement will the CD mechanism in this 86201SA021 unit need later?

The CD transport may eventually require laser-lens cleaning or a full mechanism swap if discs skip or fail to load; no other user-serviceable parts are inside.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this remanufactured 86201SA021 receiver?

The display screen, which already shows scratches, can become harder to read in bright sunlight before any electronic fault develops.

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