Hey guys-

I just got my 2005 supercrew lariat that came with an in-dash 6-disc mp3 deck and I want to transfer my XM subscription from my Ranger.

I did have an alpine deck but I am leaving that and the XM kit for that in the Ranger.

So the question is...ASIDE from FM Modulation what can I do? I am also adding the JL Audio Clean Sweep with front/rear RCAs and a single aux RCA as well. anyone know what I can do about getting XM working with RCAs?

 

http://www.pie.net/ - the FRD04-AUX is the answer. $90 and works like a champ.

 

Thanks a lot man...that looks to be my savior!
Now to decide on the external XM receiver...

any suggestions on a unit that will work well, not break the bank too much, and be easy to locate without damaging the truck?

 

Get the Terk XM Commander the controller can be mounted in the ash tray no drilling & out of sight when the ashtray is closed, can be hooked up through the included FM modulator or by RCA jacks when using the P.I.E. FRD- 04 Adapter (Recomended)

 

Now is a good time to invest in one of the XM2GO units. I recommend the Pioneer Airware, but the three xm2go units are internally the same, just differences in appearence and control layout.

Any unit will work the PIE adapter though; just use the output that would be used with a cassette player adapter.

There will be some AMAZING new units coming out in October.

 

ANy chance you, or anyone else has pics of an external XM Radio receiver crammed into the dash ashtray? I like that idea LOT

 

I do have a pic it is a sweet install I am not sure how to post a pic on here I can research and try to put a pic up

 

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=9510 try this link to my gallery.

 

Man, that's sweet! A perfect fit for sure. Did you just pull the RCAs out the back of the ash tray?

I think that is precisely what I intend to do. Also, how did you mount it so it didn't rattle and stuff?

Thanks!

 

they are not RCA's coming from the display/control. The main unit is located remotely, in most cases under a seat. There is a multiconductor wire that goes from the main box to the display mounted in the ashtray. All the other power and audio connections go to the main box wherever it may be.

 

I used a piece of foam and put a wrap of duct tape around it so adhesive velcro would stick to the tape as velcro tape will not stick to the foam the leads come out the top right of the ashtray, by the way the ashtray insert(ash recepticle) is to be removed, the unit fits perfectly as far as the works box there is plenty of room to secure it behind the factory radio,I have my XM antenna mounted under the panel by the wipers on the right side (out of sight) rca cable will run from the P.I.E. adapter to the works box.

 

Hey, which route did you choose for mounting your antenna under the panel by the wipers? Thanks!

 

Antenna is magnetic no need to remove the panel just slide it up under the panel so you can see it through the slots in the panel run the wire through where the wires to the door (power windows & stuff) go seal with a dab of black silicone leave a small loop just below the boot where the door wires go to prevent water from running down the wire & into the truck just in case the silicone dosent seal fully reception on mine is pretty good it will occaisonally cut out if there is heavy tree cover on the sides of a few select roads.