Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 46 minutes ago
Thinking about upgrading your 2022+ Base Subaru WRX dual-screen dash layout to the premium 11.6-inch factory infotainment display? STOP and watch this video before you spend a single dollar on eBay or at a salvage yard!
In today's episode, we tear down the factory VB WRX dash, pull out the stock dual screens, and try to piece together the ultimate OEM interior upgrade. On paper, it seems simple, and physically, the premium screen frame drops right into the factory location perfectly. But once we plug everything in and boot the car up, we hit a massive, frustrating roadblock—the touch functions completely break and the physical HVAC buttons refuse to map correctly!
To make matters worse, it's a brutal 100 degrees out here in my Tucson garage. With a glitching screen and zero working physical climate buttons, you’ll see the exact moment I had to resort to factory voice commands just to force the AC to blast cold air so I wouldn't melt while finishing up the project.
But we don't just leave it broken. I dig deep into the part archives to uncover the hidden trap that almost every WRX owner falls into. I explain the secret mismatch between the factory Base head unit (Model DNNS118) and the required Premium head unit (Model DNNS117).
If you want to save yourself a massive headache, hundreds of dollars, and a ton of wasted time, this is the technical breakdown you need to see. I also detail my budget game plan to piece together the correct parts for under $600 total by flipping the unused modules on eBay.
Have you run into this exact screen swap glitch or part number confusion? Drop a comment below, and make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss Part 2 where we track down the missing module and finally make this swap 100% functional.
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Premium VB WRX head unit VC650 ebay.us/2OniGe
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00:00 – The Plan: Upgrading the Base WRX Dual Screens to the 11.6" Display
01:10 – Step-by-Step Dashboard Takedown & Tooling
01:43 – Retrieving Vehicle Mileage & Next Service Records
02:53 – Side-by-Side Comparison: Base Screen Assembly vs. Premium Screen Assembly
03:34 – Uncovering the Wiring Harness and Hidden Plugs
05:32 – The Moment of Truth: A Massive Glitch!
06:34 – Rescued by Voice Commands: Forcing the AC in 100-Degree Heat
07:53 – Diagnosing the Glitch & Exploring the Dealership Factory Menu
08:40 – The Solution: Explaining the Hidden Head Unit Part Mismatch (DNNS118 vs. DNNS117)
10:13 – Budget Breakdown: Offsetting Costs by Parting Out eBay Modules
All clickable links in description help to support my channel via affiliate commissions paid by sellers. Thanks for your support.
Thinking about upgrading your 2022+ Base Subaru WRX dual-screen dash layout to the premium 11.6-inch factory infotainment display? STOP and watch this video before you spend a single dollar on eBay or at a salvage yard!
In today's episode, we tear down the factory VB WRX dash, pull out the stock dual screens, and try to piece together the ultimate OEM interior upgrade. On paper, it seems simple, and physically, the premium screen frame drops right into the factory location perfectly. But once we plug everything in and boot the car up, we hit a massive, frustrating roadblock—the touch functions completely break and the physical HVAC buttons refuse to map correctly!
To make matters worse, it's a brutal 100 degrees out here in my Tucson garage. With a glitching screen and zero working physical climate buttons, you’ll see the exact moment I had to resort to factory voice commands just to force the AC to blast cold air so I wouldn't melt while finishing up the project.
But we don't just leave it broken. I dig deep into the part archives to uncover the hidden trap that almost every WRX owner falls into. I explain the secret mismatch between the factory Base head unit (Model DNNS118) and the required Premium head unit (Model DNNS117).
If you want to save yourself a massive headache, hundreds of dollars, and a ton of wasted time, this is the technical breakdown you need to see. I also detail my budget game plan to piece together the correct parts for under $600 total by flipping the unused modules on eBay.
Have you run into this exact screen swap glitch or part number confusion? Drop a comment below, and make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss Part 2 where we track down the missing module and finally make this swap 100% functional.
🛠️ Parts & Tools Mentioned:
Premium VB WRX infotainment screen ebay.us/WFfZXY
Premium VB WRX head unit VC650 ebay.us/2OniGe
Milwaukee impact wrench amzn.to/3rxgmEt
QuickJacks 5000 lift system amzn.to/3kg39yk
Torque wrench amzn.to/3FcHmmh
Mechanics Tool Set Get amzn.to/4dqajYp
My Camera Gear
Mac Mini Pro 2024 amzn.to/4hSIeLi
Editing computer Apple 2023 MacBook Pro Laptop M2 amzn.to/45soiIS
Main Camera Sony A7IV amzn.to/3vCBdsl
Main Lens Sony 11mm F1.8 amzn.to/3YrPAeA
Full frame lens Sony 28-70mm amzn.to/3Krddit
GoPro Hero 12 BLK hamzn.to/3vw5hrX
DJI RS3 mini Gimbal amzn.to/3l5CkO6
DJI Drone amzn.to/3lnDkLF
Manfrotto Large Tripod amzn.to/3vWXS2D
Manfrotto handle grip/mini tripod amzn.to/3hQPqtp
In car camera mount amzn.to/2Lyd7GQ
GoPro in car mount amzn.to/2TBibij
➢SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/c/JDMRightHandDrive
👉🏼Music I in my YouTube videos (Epidemic Sound), sign up for a 30-day free trial here epidemicsound.com/referral/yip2yn
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Facebookfacebook.com/joshua.fenske.77
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STI S209 Brandon Semenuk ride along youtube.com/watch?v=cm3ivwAACZc
VB WRX STI brake kit youtube.com/watch?v=w1A1c2GGDnM
VB WRX Oil Cooler youtube.com/watch?v=TOAtbEOUTnc
VB WRX oil air separator youtube.com/watch?v=GWB-HzZhoLI
VB WRX FMIC youtube.com/watch?v=RZ0o59pTbwk
VB WRX STI short shifter youtube.com/watch?v=HAFi-UErbJg
VB WRX Perrin Intake heat shield youtube.com/watch?v=38ftpnPPXK4&t=163s
VB WRX Spare tire problem youtube.com/watch?v=4ff_iJkj-Cc
VB WRX Perrin Intake youtube.com/watch?v=M6l0GSmi3gY
VB WRX at Dirtfish Subaru Car Show youtube.com/watch?v=97GD3eGCRx4
#VBWRX #SubaruWRX #WRXFail #WRXScreenSwap #InfotainmentUpgrade #CarDIY #WRXBase #SubaruModding
00:00 – The Plan: Upgrading the Base WRX Dual Screens to the 11.6" Display
01:10 – Step-by-Step Dashboard Takedown & Tooling
01:43 – Retrieving Vehicle Mileage & Next Service Records
02:53 – Side-by-Side Comparison: Base Screen Assembly vs. Premium Screen Assembly
03:34 – Uncovering the Wiring Harness and Hidden Plugs
05:32 – The Moment of Truth: A Massive Glitch!
06:34 – Rescued by Voice Commands: Forcing the AC in 100-Degree Heat
07:53 – Diagnosing the Glitch & Exploring the Dealership Factory Menu
08:40 – The Solution: Explaining the Hidden Head Unit Part Mismatch (DNNS118 vs. DNNS117)
10:13 – Budget Breakdown: Offsetting Costs by Parting Out eBay Modules
All clickable links in description help to support my channel via affiliate commissions paid by sellers. Thanks for your support.
