Subaru Crosstrek Hella Horn pair install (front bumper fascia removal method)

[@bubble2643]

I don't even have a Crosstrek, I just like your videos. Good job, man.

[@TheSkate78]

Dude I appreciate it. I am installing a light bar on my crosstrek. Your demonstration made it much easier for me to figure out.

[@diremoss3813]

Best hella horn install for the Crosstrek I’ve watched a couple and it’s seems everyone is guessing most of the time. Very good video I just bought a brand new Crosstrek and Hella horns are one of 15+ mods I’m doing in the next two weeks. Thank you I Subscribed to your KZbin channel

[@bluseman]

I have an Outback that I'd like to do this install, hoping the bumper concepts are the same. Thanx for the easy to follow instructions.

[@Willhartford]

This was the most helpful video ever! I installed mine on my 2011 Impreza and used your idea with the 2 home made ground wires and extension. It was my first wiring job anyhow, but super helpful Jerry! Peace out!

[@SafetyThirdProps]

Thanks for the detailed tutorial. I've bought my Hella horns, made my extension and grounding cables, and I'll be installing them this weekend, time permitting.

[@edwincheung3561]

Snarkticon i want to do this but i’m not familiar with electrical stuff. can you explain what grounding is for and how to make the extension? I have a 2016 crosstrek

[@SafetyThirdProps]

Hi Edwin. The ground wire completes the electrical circuit between the horn and the car's battery. You can make your own cables very easily from items you buy at your local auto parts store. I bought some 18 gauge wire and a a set of assorted connectors for less than $15. You'll need a crimping tool, which you can also find there. And here is a simple how-to for crimping: www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Crimp-Cables-and-Wires!/

[@edwincheung3561]

Snarkticon just to make sure i don’t get the wrong things but can you tell me specifically the names of the wires you used or the wires that the video used? also, how does the extension connect to the original power source?

[@abrams313]

I appreciate the extensive detail that you did on the video. I'm about to do the same install on a 2017 Subaru Forester. Thank you!

[@IamWedge]

Nice horn upgrade. Ive got a 2014 Crosstrek, been doing LED upgrades on mine. Thanks for the share. Ill be digging through some of your other update videos soon. Take Care.

[@louisvilaros9066]

Thank u for the great video I will be doing that upgrade to mine just picked up my 2023 2wks ago it took 3months to come in but your subie looks great I like the wheels also my wheels are the base black and chrome

[@WhenThingsGoSouthNJ]

That grill is a nice touch with the blue horns!

[@dumbelldorkx2568]

How did you black out the condenser coil? And how did you make extension wires and ground? Thanks

[@alxdacrow]

Hi, saw a relay harness that comes with your horn unit. Did you install it? Didn't see it in the video.

[@msgmayjing]

I don't think you need to install the new relay if you're replacing the horns. If you are adding the horns you'll need to add the new relay into the setup

[@athenalorraine]

Thanks for the video. Can you use the existing mounts? Also, why the ground? The stock horns didn't have those.

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

Nice job and nice bike! Just picked up a Crosstrek and checking out future mods. Nothing too crazy but still like to get ideas. The stock horn is lame and people won’t even bat an eye around here hearing that !

[@zacharywgilbert]

Great post! What gauge of wire did you choose? Thanks!

[@AZAdventureInc]

18 ga

[@vTRage]

How about a video install w/o removing the entire bumper..?

[@xskullazGaming]

where can i get those headlight eyelid

[@chrispyett5157]

What gauge of wiring is req'd the make up the New Wiring harness( also what colors did you use), Great Video

[@edwinedk]

any chance of a rear bumper removal video?

[@twrecks4598]

Very nice video! My wife bought our very first Subaru ... a Desert Khaki Crosstrek just like yours! You have really don't a great job with your Crosstrek... one day my wife will let me make some mods to ours! lol. Hey.. where did u get those color-coded plugs for the front plate holes in the bumper cover? How much has the new tires affected your mpg? Thanks again for doing such great vids!

[@AZAdventureInc]

The front bumper plugs are just plastic hole plugs from Ace hardware painted with desert khaki tough up paint (google 'My Crosstrek has nipples' to see my post on subaruxvforum about it). The wheels/tires were installed first day at the dealer so no before/after mpg stats.

[@BR-rp3ym]

I have seen a few other videos where they use a whole new wiring harness and relay, with direct to battery connection. Is there an advantage to that way over the way you did it? Your way definitely seems a lot easier.

[@AZAdventureInc]

In my opinion the stock wiring/fuse/relay are adequate for these horns.

[@ExileXCross]

no sound test?

[@AZAdventureInc]

I guess you missed it near the end

[@ChinookOutdoors]

Thanks for all the great videos! It mostly all crosses over to my '15 Impreza, for which I'm super grateful! How are you liking those Sparco Rims?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Love the wheels

[@brandonhoughtlin8887]

Any idea if these work on the 2015 Impreza?

[@paulhawkins548]

You mentioned blacking out a part behind where the grill goes because the new grill allows you to see little further in, What paint did you use for that and to paint the yellow on the horns black?

[@AZAdventureInc]

I used Krylon semi-gloss black enamel to spray the non-black areas behind the grill (condenser etc), and the same paint to spray the horn grills. I removed the horn grills (dissembled: took out the screws), cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and painted the pieces, then baked them at 200 degrees F for about a half hour to give the paint a tougher finish (typical when I paint car/motorcycle pieces that aren't powder painted). Any semi-gloss or flat paint would work.

[@phillipswerdlow1772]

what is the plastic piece removed at 1:55? I have a 2013 impreza and that piece on my car extends down much further and blocks the horns on the left side. Please help :[

[@AZAdventureInc]

If you listen to the audio it's explained. That piece is the top cowling that needs to be removed first to remove the grill.

[@iindyrcng]

Quick question, you wouldn't happen to have the link to those wires would you? & how did you create the extension to lead to the second horn?

[@AZAdventureInc]

There is no link for the wires, I made them. The 2 horn ground wires re 18 gauge 7" long with a female spade connector on one end (plugs into the male ground connector on each horn) and a ring connector on the other end to put the ground screw through. The extension wire positive lead for the passenger side horn is 18 gauge wire about 16" long with a female spade connector on one end (plugs into the horn + side) and a male spade connector on the other end (plugs into the original passenger horn positive connector in the passenger wheel well area). The wires are shown at 6:30 in the video.

[@iindyrcng]

+Subaru XV Crosstrek Central thank you very much! It worked out perfectly! Much appreciated sir!

[@Brandon-ch2ot]

Can you do a video on vinyl wrapping the headlights?

[@AZAdventureInc]

No, my headlights, hood, and door handle pockets were all wrapped by a customs shop in PHX.

[@Brandon-ch2ot]

Subaru XV Crosstrek Central OK Thanks!

[@CYALLC]

Hi. I am just about to pick up a Quartz Blue 2017 Crosstrek. How did you fill those factory plate holes? Its retarded they put those on vehicles when many states do not require front plate. I think its tacky and Subaru should have something to deal with that or at least sell a small faceplate in stainless or something. You apparently got plugs and painted them. Where did you buy them?

[@AZAdventureInc]

I bought the plastic plugs at an Ace hardware and ordered a vial of touch up paint

[@AZAdventureInc]

I bought the plastic plugs at an Ace hardware and ordered a vial of touch up paint

[@CYALLC]

Thanks man. I have an Ace 1 minute away. Anything special or did you just look for ones that looked like they fit? Were they body panel plugs? I found a guy on Bumperplugs.com that matches them exactly to your paint. $27.95 though......nice business because he does them for all cars and all he needs is paint code. I'll try Ace but maybe just spend the $27 and have them painted and ready to plug the damn holes!

[@bextar6365]

I installed a BAD BOY brand compact air horn on my Kia, louder for $40.00Bought on Ebay...The front facia on new cars offers "0" crash protection.

[@lucidnightmare927]

How about that black underneath the door handles? Vinyl as well?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Yep

[@blazeedge93]

Hey I was wondering, do those horns block a significant amount of air coming to your rad? Like do you notice your car running hotter or any cooling system issues?

[@AZAdventureInc]

No issues. The stock grill probably blocks more air. In any case, adding an extra horn (there was already one) isn't going to have any significant effect.

[@rebeccamaag738]

Do I need to purchase this item with a relay if I have a crosstrek 2016?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Nope

[@avargaz38]

Did you have to lift your crosstrek to fit AT tires?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Watch this and the answer you will find: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYS4qYOZjreNjas

[@575empress]

Love the wheels n tires.

[@djcraig1992]

Quick question, would spray dipping the blue part of the horn have any effect or cause any malfunction or should it be fine? Trying to keep the yellow, and blacken the blue

[@AZAdventureInc]

Paint it

[@djcraig1992]

Subaru XV Crosstrek Central oh cool thank you! Mine should be arriving here in a few days, think removing the entire bumper is necessary for the whole setup, or do you think just removing the front grille would be good enough?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Just the grill is enough

[@djcraig1992]

Subaru XV Crosstrek Central very nice! Thanks for the replies. This will be my go to for the install and bumper removal if ever needed haha

[@msgmayjing]

I'd like to do the same mod but just use the original locations for the horns. Do the OEM cables plug right into the Hellas? And do I really need to install a ground wire?

[@AZAdventureInc]

You'll need a ground wire for each new horn. There are 2 spade terminals on each horn one for +12v and one for chassis ground. Use the same terminal on each horn for +12v or the horns won't be as loud as possible

[@msgmayjing]

Subaru XV Crosstrek Central did these a few days ago and loving the results. thank you for your video! still haven't used them on anyone yet though 😕

[@johnleale]

Thanks for the wonderful videos. Its unfortunate there is no "+" or "-" on each of the horn terminals. There was a "k" on one terminal so I connected the ground to both terminals with that marking. I located the horns in the same place you did and was able to disconnect the lower stock horn wire without removing the full bumper. I did have to remove the grill however. Would not have been able to do this without you video. Thanks!!

[@dannynguyen2736]

What did you use to black out the air condition coil and the grill area?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Semi gloss black Krylon spray paint

[@dannynguyen2736]

thanks! have you seen any issues with the air condition afterwards? I'm worried the spray will cover the airflow

[@yermoua1153]

where and what paint was used to paint your hella horn? and where did you get the wires?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Answers are below already covered in comments: I used Krylon semi-gloss black enamel to spray the non-black areas behind the grill (condenser etc), and the same paint to spray the horn grills. I removed the horn grills (dissembled: took out the screws), cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and painted the pieces, then baked them at 200 degrees F for about a half hour to give the paint a tougher finish (typical when I paint car/motorcycle pieces that aren't powder painted). Any semi-gloss or flat paint work. I made the wires. The 2 horn ground wires re 18 gauge 7" long with a female spade connector on one end (plugs into the male ground connector on each horn) and a ring connector on the other end to put the ground screw through. The extension wire positive lead for the passenger side horn is 18 gauge wire about 16" long with a female spade connector on one end (plugs into the horn + side) and a male spade connector on the other end (plugs into the original passenger horn positive connector in the passenger wheel well area). The wires are shown at 6:30 in the video.

[@yermoua1153]

Subaru XV Crosstrek Central thank you so much!!!!

[@ChinookOutdoors]

thanks for the video, it was extremely helpful for my 15 Impreza. I like your wheel setup, I got white Terras for my car too! What wheel nuts are those?

[@AB-ob2ye]

Do these horns sound when locking and unlocking the car?

[@AZAdventureInc]

No there's a separate beeper that sounds

[@AB-ob2ye]

Subaru XV Crosstrek Central Did you just make the make the wires yourself?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Yep, says that at 6:30 in the video...

[@johnsquarewater]

would you mind posting a link to that grille?

[@AZAdventureInc]

+Andrew Barnard It's on eBay goo.gl/4fZTx7 (shortened URL). I would recommend the Subaru Sport grill though, these CF ones from China aren't the best quality.

[@johnsquarewater]

+Subaru XV Crosstrek Central ok. I will look into those as well. Thanks!

[@AZAdventureInc]

+Andrew Barnard Headlights are wrapped with vinyl, same as hood and door handle pockets.

[@kratos7678]

No relay needed?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Stock horn already has a relay

[@kratos7678]

@@AZAdventureInc wish I would’ve watched this video first. Last video I watched installed a new relay which it still works but it more wiring that has to be cleaned up. I’ll probably go back and rewire everything like you did.

[@jd9875a]

Lovin all the videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@funnyman694]

where did you get your grill from?

[@AZAdventureInc]

Put a link in the video description

[@funnyman694]

cheers mate

[@OT5Productions]

Great detailed Video, Wife has the same car and color.

[@SycsFinest]

Nice video, but you make me nervous setting loose parts in the engine bay.

[@AZAdventureInc]

+SycsFinest I used to make my mom nervous too. :)

[@brotherheed00]

Pull the entire front bumper cover off to get to that other horn? I’ll Pass on that and wife’s trek only gets half an upgrade. Lol

[@andreyteplyakov4374]

good afternoon. My name is Andrew. I live in Israel. you know, the country is very hot. I saw headlamps in your video. It is very relevant in our country. tell me where you can buy. looking for a long time ... thanks. (wrote through a translator).

[@AZAdventureInc]

Sorry, not sure what you are asking about

[@andreyteplyakov4374]

the upper part of the headlights is covered with (plastic) caps. I'm talking about it .. thanks for the prompt reply ..

[@AZAdventureInc]

The hood, headlights, and door handle pockets are black satin finish vinyl wrap done by a local customs shop