Full Radio Removal (and XM Install) - Photos & Instructions!
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Has anyone tried putting the Sirius antenna under the plastic cowling by the windshield wipers on a 04'? I saw someone did it on an 03 that looks like it has slots you can actually see through.
After looking over the pictures I think I will try and install my Sirius PNP3 antenna by the 3rd brake light tonight. I have had the radio mounted to the dash just left of the stereo with the antenna laying on my dash until I could think of a good place to mount it. It is in clear view of the sky there but it drops signals every now and then, my XM worked pretty good there but the Sirius seems a little more touchy with the signal. In front of the 3rd brake light it will get good reception and look like where it should be if it were OEM.
After looking over the pictures I think I will try and install my Sirius PNP3 antenna by the 3rd brake light tonight. I have had the radio mounted to the dash just left of the stereo with the antenna laying on my dash until I could think of a good place to mount it. It is in clear view of the sky there but it drops signals every now and then, my XM worked pretty good there but the Sirius seems a little more touchy with the signal. In front of the 3rd brake light it will get good reception and look like where it should be if it were OEM.
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Wiring Question...
Not to be off topic, however I just ordered the wiring harness for my truck. When I took it apart to get things ready for my new AVN2454, I noticed another 16 pin connector on the back of the radio. It appears to use only 5 or 6 wires and the radio still works with it disconnected (along with the steering wheel controls). Does anyone know what the second harness does and where I can order it?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by CrAz3D
Do all radio bezels remove the same way? It bugs when when trying to pry off that thing in my XLT
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Wow, awesome tutorial, thanks a ton. I just installed a Sirius setup today on my 04 SCREW w/ audiophile. I followed pretty much the same route with an FM modulator, etc. However, my issue is when I'm driving and I hit the brakes, I get a loud hum back through the speakers until I let off the brakes. Any ideas?!?!
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Originally Posted by ScottFcasni
The mounting kit came in the box.
I never like to do anything that will cause a permanent disfigurment.
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