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YOUR RESEARCHRadio / XM help needed
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Use fm modulator
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I am using the FM modulator to try and hook up the unit.
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I am selling my car and want to disconnect the FM modulator.
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Use a test light to find switched power in the phone connector and then splice-in a power wire and ground for the XM.
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I am trying to install an XM Sat Rec in my 04 996 with the standard radio. I realize this is not the best set up for the purist, but that is not what I am looking for. I have the PSE for the best of sounds...
The problem I have is at the antenna connection. The P cars is different then a standard antenna connection. I am using the FM modulator to try and hook up the unit. Does anyone know of an adaptor for this? I tryed the local car audio dealer but they could not find any listing for an adaptor. TIA
I got mine at Circuit City. I looked ALL OVER for the damn correct adapter to convert the antenna from Euro to Standard. They had to order it so I don't have it yet. It should be any day now. I can post a pic of the packaging, etc, so you know which one to get. It is a kit that has both the female and male adapter you will need. I am installing the hardwire FM modulator as SOON AS THE ADAPTER ARRIVES!!! I can't handle the wireless FM trnasmission anymore
Shoot me a PM or email Dave to remind me and I will make sure and post up the pics ASAP.
It looks like there are some enterprising folks out there that might have overcome the MOST bus issue as I recently saw an iPod adapter that plugs into the MOST bus. If you contact them...maybe they have a similar adapter for the satellite radio. There website is
http://www.dension.com/oem_info.htm
Hope this helps...otherwise LVDell has presented the most probable solution. Let us know how things turn out.
Thanks guys for the input. I called Chrutchfield and they were not sure but a picture on their website looked about right. It was a "euro" adaptor. Took the radio down to the local shop. Turns out they had an adaptor that worked great. It was listed for BMW/VW-EURO. I am now listening to XM through the FM modulator and I am very happy....again thanks for taking the time to reply....
In the last update from the
www.densionusa.com
soap opera, it was definitely May, definitely May.
I think they've been drinking more Purplesaurus Rex than we have.
All I can say is ...... amateurs.
You guys crack me up. We have over 300 Dension units installed, and maybe 10 of them are quirky. And of course, those ten are the posters.
Really though, we've had numerous pro installers put in the Dension units, WITH sat radio, and it works just fine.
densionusa is a joke. Dension is a totally separate company. Densionusa has nothing to do with Dension.
The antenna adapter is Metra Euro Adapter part # 40EU30. Make sure you get this part# because it has 2 pieces needed for radio to FM relay and FM relay to antenna.
http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/69729/40eu30.html
You need special tools to get radio out - dealer should have them for @ $5. They are two little metal knife-like pieces with rings on the ends for your fingers. Insert tools in slots on radio until they click and then pull on rings. There is auxilliary power for oem phone kit behind the lower dash cubby. Look for a loose plastic connector. You'll need to pop-off the side trim pieces and carpet pieces - by your knees when seated. Pull from the back forward on the leather/plastic pieces that your knees rest against and then pull the carpet peices out of the tabs. Use a test light to find switched power in the phone connector and then splice-in a power wire and ground for the XM. I bought an auxilliary power outlet from radio shack and used it to plug in the power wire that came with my radio unit. This will allow easily switching devices later if desired.
Not to deviate from this tread but can someone tell me how to remove the radio from the dash. I am selling my car and want to disconnect the FM modulator.
Thanks.
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