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1 Factory Radio

1 Factory Radio Chassis Communication Control Module 86401AE00B for 2003-2004 Subaru Legacy Outback

SKU CH-ETE5-ED1R8

Remanufactured chassis communication control module for 2003-2004 Subaru Legacy, part 86401AE00B, fully tested

  • Product typeRadio
  • Product weight6
  • Direct OEM replacement for 2003-2004 Subaru Legacy
  • Professionally remanufactured unit tested to 100% working order
  • No unlock code required for immediate installation
  • Interchange part number 591-72074 confirms exact fit
  • Compatible with part numbers 86411AE00B, 86411AE00A, 86401AE00B

Vehicle-Specific Communication Module

This professionally remanufactured OEM chassis communication control module carries part number 86401AE00B and fits 2003-2004 Subaru Legacy and Outback models. It is sold as a direct replacement for the original factory unit and requires no unlock code. Buyers who need a module for a different model year or a vehicle without this exact part number should look elsewhere.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As an electronic control module installed behind the dashboard it draws minimal current from the vehicle electrical system and produces no audible noise. Normal operation generates negligible heat that is dissipated through the chassis without any active cooling. The unit is sealed and has no moving parts so thermal performance is consistent with the original factory design.

Bundled Accessories and Software Impact

The module ships as a standalone component with no additional wiring harnesses mounting brackets or software discs included. Installation simply reuses the existing factory connectors and mounting points. Because the unit is pre-programmed for the listed part numbers 86401AE00B 86411AE00B and 86411AE00A no dealer programming or coding is required after fitting.

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Price $51.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 3,253 comparable items (median $212.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand name1 Factory Radio
Model name86401AE00B
Product typeRadio

Questions about this item

How do I install the 86401AE00B chassis communication control module and what step is often missed?

Mount the unit in the factory dashboard location, connect the wiring harness, then verify the part number matches your vehicle VIN before powering up — mismatched data streams prevent coding.

What maintenance or replacement will the remanufactured 86401AE00B module need later?

The unit is sold as a direct replacement with 100 % function; no scheduled service is required, but if internal components age or external amplifiers fail, a new module will be needed.

What limit appears first on the 86401AE00B during sustained operation?

The module handles continuous vehicle communication loads; the first practical limit is thermal stress from the engine bay environment over years of use.

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