hey when you install this will the steering wheel controls still work or is their something i am going to need to buy to make those still work too

i have an 04 f-150 lariat if that helps you understand what im tryin to say

but thanks in advance man

 

You need PAC SWI-PS Steering Wheel Controller

 

I did A COMPLETE REVIEW that describes what you need to hook up to the PAC unit to make it work. It's not too bad if you're patient..

 

Yea thats a pretty sweet write-up... But I agree with the lack of features for the sirius units on the D3

 

What do you mean by "desperately missing low end"?

Also, will I be able to connect a XM receiver to the stock Sirius antenna?

 

Sirius and XM use different, but VERY close frequencies. There has been talk about the antenna being active- meaning it filters out unwanted frequencies, but even so, I have HEARD it will work - I just have not attempted it myself.

The antenna 'plugs' should be the same.

Worst case, you definitely will not HURT anything by plugging it in- if you hear nothing, though... you have the definitive answer.

So, to remove myself from 'the fence' - I am pretty sure it will work.

 

My $.50 says it will works but no way to tell for sure until you try it. Low_e may have further insight...

 

Did you confirm whether it would work or not?

 

from what i heard yes it works either sirius or xm... same connection

 

Not sure if you're talking to me but.....

I have not purchased the unit yet, but I plan on soon. That was just one of the ideas I had in my mind while planning the install out.

Thanks.

 

I mean that I need to add some bass to get decent full sound. My mids and highs are actually acceptable considering I'm running stock speakers in the rear and just some Alpine 5x7's up front. But defintely need that low end..

 

Oh I see. I thought that you might have meant that the D3 bass pre-amp was not as powerful as the stock radio.

 

Nope, with the exception of the sh**y Sirius interface I couldn't be happier with the D3. I thought I could survive without a little thump, I was wrong. My sub is on the way.

 

I got the audiophile and it def makes some good sound.

 

Got my D3 in the mail today after a month of waiting, but hey I only paid $495 shipped to my door, brand new. Gonna have ot wait to get installed though until I get the truck back from the shop sometime next month (hopefully). Damn crappy azz drivers.