Auxiallary Input?

[BigBlueV8]

I was looking to install Sirius satellite radio to my truck and wanted to hardwire it instead of using the FM modualtor. Can anyone tell if my radio has the aux. input. the radio i have is AM/FM CD with RDS.i want to install a portable unit so i can use it with a boombox so i don't think the soundgate interface would work? thanks for the help

[sperry]

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Remember, this is presuming you do not have any GM RPO accessory equipment XM (obviously), CDX-6-disk external or RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment).

 

For those who have any of those, use the AAIGM12.

[lrymal]

I was looking to install Sirius satellite radio to my truck and wanted to hardwire it instead of using the FM modualtor. Can anyone tell if my radio has the aux. input. the radio i have is AM/FM CD with RDS.i want to install a portable unit so i can use it with a boombox so i don't think the soundgate interface would work?  thanks for the help

 

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JP Customs might have what you need. Typically, as far as I understand it, the accessory input port on your radio is used. http://www.jpcustoms.com

[sperry]

There's this too:

 

Aux Adapter

[BigBlueV8]

the exact model i was looking at was the Xact XS021 Vehicle Kit and it says that you can use the docking station's mini-jack output and connect it to your fm radio's auxialary input. the exact question i have is do i need an auxillary input harness or will the Xact kit plug right into the radio? here is the link for the Xact kit

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-m6cQoYwfvZC/c...7950&I=612XS021

thanks for the help and sorry for all the questions

[lrymal]

....do i need an auxillary input harness or will the Xact kit plug right into the radio? ...

 

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As you probably suspect, yes. You need to get an input harness, such as those in the previous messages.

[aa21830]

As you probably suspect, yes.  You need to get an input harness, such as those in the previous messages.

 

Be careful...compatability can very confusing (at least it has been for me). I have the RDS radio with 6-disc in-dash CD changer (with the "Band" button). Still haven't figured out which will work, but I CAN say that the Soundgate AUXGM does not work. Whatever you buy, make sure it's returnable.

[wcervin]

Sperry -

 

That Aux DVD Adapter (SVG-707) looks AWESOME!! Is it reputable and will it work well? That is exactly what I am looking for in terms of connecting my aftermarket DVD player to my factory '04 Nav headunit in my Denali.

 

I was thinking of using the PAC Audio GM12 to connect, but I like how this one integrates the real factory controls and displays on the Nav. Will probably still use the PAC C2A-GM24 to add a JL Audio 500/1 sub.

 

Has anyone bought a USASpec device before? How do they sound?

 

There's this too:

 

Aux Adapter

 

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[BigBlueV8]

Well I purchased the AAI-GM24 and installed it in the Silverado. The first one I received did not have any output from the aux 1 input cables but aux 2 worked also the RAP(retained accessory power) output was not working correctly. i returned it and got a replacement and it works perfectly. was very easy to install, i got a relay from radio shack and and the RAP feature works great. i have the aux input connected to my SIRIUS satellite receiver and i love it, would recommend SIRIUS to anyone, thanks to everyone for their help

[DogTrout]

Well I purchased the AAI-GM24 and installed it in the Silverado. The first one I received did not have any output from the aux 1 input cables but aux 2 worked also the RAP(retained accessory power) output was not working correctly. i returned it and got a replacement and it works perfectly. was very easy to install, i got a relay from radio shack and and the RAP feature works great. i have the aux input connected to my SIRIUS satellite receiver and i love it, would recommend SIRIUS to anyone, thanks to everyone for their help

 

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BigBlue-

 

Do you have the HU with the 6 CD changer built in? Also, did your HU come all the way out easily? Mine gets hung up after coming out about 3".. I don't want to pull it to hard, I don't want to unplug anything. Finally, once you have it out is the AAI-GM24 easy to figure out?

 

Thanks,

DT

[BigBlueV8]

DT

 

No my head unit does not have the 6 disc changer, is just a single disc CD. As far as removing the HU, the harness only has a couple inches of slack. to unplug the harness pull on the tab on the bottom of the plug up and away from the back of the head unit. this can be a real pain but it does come off. i found it helpful to remove the hvac control, this lets the hu come down and gives your hands some room, the removal of the hvac control is just 2 screws and releasing the white snap tabs, their was two plugs on the hvac control, mine is just the manual dual zone.to remove the antenna wire just pull it straight back from the head unit,as far as the aai-gm24 goes its pretty simple you plug the female harness into the hu next to where the main harness connects (there is two plugs on the aai-gm24 the other is not used), i got a relay from radio shack to power the sat. radio receiver using RAP. i got a add a circuit kit from autozone and ran 12V to the relay from the fuse box and the RAP output from the aai-gm24 controls the relay, then just connect a ground for the relay and aai-gm24 and run 12v constant to the aai-gm24 and your good to go, hope this helps, anymore questions let me know

[arens]

Well I purchased the AAI-GM24 and installed it in the Silverado. The first one I received did not have any output from the aux 1 input cables but aux 2 worked also the RAP(retained accessory power) output was not working correctly. i returned it and got a replacement and it works perfectly. was very easy to install, i got a relay from radio shack and and the RAP feature works great. i have the aux input connected to my SIRIUS satellite receiver and i love it, would recommend SIRIUS to anyone, thanks to everyone for their help

 

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BigBlue-

 

Do you have the HU with the 6 CD changer built in? Also, did your HU come all the way out easily? Mine gets hung up after coming out about 3".. I don't want to pull it to hard, I don't want to unplug anything. Finally, once you have it out is the AAI-GM24 easy to figure out?

 

Thanks,

DT

 

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I have the in dash 6-disc CD changer and just installed the SVG-707. It took about 1 hour from start to finish and works great. I did some research on the other auxilliary input connectors and don't think any are really compatible with this HU.

 

Anyway, installation isn't that difficult. I wound up installing the box just above the gas pedal and running the wires back through the dash.

 

Just ask if you have any questions.