Factory Xm Wiring

[jmh1998]

Okay, so I just bought a brand new 07 Silverado with the Factory XM. I want to convert it to use my Commander MT. I plan on using the antenna from the factory radio, that should be no problem. I am hoping to use the power to the factory radio to power my Commander. Does anyone know what color the power and ground wires are on the factory harness that goes into the factory xm unit? There is a red wire with a white stripe, my bet is that it is the power. There is also a black which I hope is the ground.

[fmulder21]

Okay, so I just bought a brand new 07 Silverado with the Factory XM. I want to convert it to use my Commander MT. I plan on using the antenna from the factory radio, that should be no problem. I am hoping to use the power to the factory radio to power my Commander. Does anyone know what color the power and ground wires are on the factory harness that goes into the factory xm unit? There is a red wire with a white stripe, my bet is that it is the power. There is also a black which I hope is the ground.

 

 

If you don't get a good answer here check out "xm fan" just google it.

[jmh1998]

Okay, so I just bought a brand new 07 Silverado with the Factory XM. I want to convert it to use my Commander MT. I plan on using the antenna from the factory radio, that should be no problem. I am hoping to use the power to the factory radio to power my Commander. Does anyone know what color the power and ground wires are on the factory harness that goes into the factory xm unit? There is a red wire with a white stripe, my bet is that it is the power. There is also a black which I hope is the ground.

 

 

If you don't get a good answer here check out "xm fan" just google it.

 

 

Thanks, I did post the same question at XM411 and got a good answer. It was suggested that the voltage may not be the same between the two radios, whcih I was wondering too. Instead I used the add-a-circuit thing and grounded it to a real nice looking (for grounding) bolt near the fuse panel. The antenna connection was a breeze, I did need to use an adapter that I already had. I still have to post pictures of the new truck and will try to remember to include some of this as well.