iDataLink Maestro AR User manual

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PROGRAMMED FIRMWARE
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PRODUCTS REQUIRED
iDatalink Maestro AR Amplifier Replacement Interface
iDatalink Maestro aTO3 Installation Harness
INSTALL GUIDE
SUBARU FORESTER
20162018
ENABLE A SEAMLESS AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION,
WITHOUT CHANGING YOUR RADIO.
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WELCOME
NEED HELP?
Congratulations on the purchase
of your iDatalink Maestro /
Rockford Fosgate DSR1 Amplifier
replacement solution. You are
now a few simple steps away from
enjoying your new car amplifier.
Before starting your installation,
please ensure that your module
is programmed with the correct
firmware for your vehicle and that
you carefully review the install
guide.
1 866 427-2999
[email protected]
maestro.idatalink.com/support
www.12voltdata.com/forum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation Instructions 3
Wiring Diagram 4
Vehicle Wire Reference Chart 5

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
• Remove the factory amplifier (refer to wire chart for
amplifier location).
• Connect the factory amplifier harnesses to the aTO3
T-harness.
STEP 2
• Connect the wires from the aTO3 T-harness to the
aftermarket amplifier.
Note 1:
If you are running your own speaker wires from the
amplifier to the speakers, this step is not necessary.
Note 2:
The amplifier output colors and labels on the aTO3
T-harness do not correspond to the vehicle. For vehicle
specific wiring designation, see the wiring chart.
• Plug the connector from the aTO3 T-Harness into the
aftermarket amplifier.
• Plug the Data cable to the data port of the aftermarket
amplifier.
STEP 3
• Connect all the harnesses to the Maestro AR module.
Note 3:
The aftermarket amplifier will not turn OFF with the key, it
will shut down when the vehicle goes to sleep.
• For technical assistance call 1-866-427-2999 or e-mail
“[email protected]”. Visit us at “maestro.idatalink.
com/support” and “www.12voltdata.com/forum/”
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A B
B
A
C
C
AMP TURN ON
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 8
INPUT 5
INPUT 6
INPUT 7
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
CONNECTIONS NOT REQUIRED
WIRING DIAGRAM
STEP 2
WIRES FROM
VEHICLE
STEP 3 MAESTRO AR MODULE
DATA
CABLE
KENWOOD AMPLIFIER
SECOND AMP
18 PIN CONNECTOR
N.C.
CONNECT THE BLUE WIRE (PIN 16)
TO SECOND AMPLIFIER (IF PRESENT)
(TO TURN IT ON)
STEP 1
aTO3 T-HARNESS
FACTORY AMPLIFIER
HARNESSES
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
GRAY/RED
WHITE/RED
GRAY
WHITE
PURPLE
ORANGE
ORANGE/BLACK
ORANGE
ORANGE/RED