Looking for XM install write up...
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Itasca IL
St. Jude Donor '12
Looking for XM install write up...
Didn't have luck using "search" feature. Gonna be installing skyfi 2 and want to get some tricks and advice before I start.
Thanks in advance....
Thanks in advance....
Safety Car
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You may get a better response if you give the information necessary for a detailed answer.
Or you may get the "wise guy" answer that follows :
Well since we dont know whether you are putting in an FM Modulator, or a direct connect XM unit, or for that matter what model vette, I would suggest you just give it power and hook it up to the car
Sorry, couldnt resist
Or you may get the "wise guy" answer that follows :
Well since we dont know whether you are putting in an FM Modulator, or a direct connect XM unit, or for that matter what model vette, I would suggest you just give it power and hook it up to the car
Sorry, couldnt resist
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From: North Augusta, SC
Assumptions: your profile is correct and you still have a C5, you're going to use the FM transmitter feature on a stock radio.
Check out my "RAP for an amp WITH the stock HU still installed:" spiel at post #9 of the C5 FAQ thread to see how to hard wire the car kit so it only (and always) comes on when the radio is on. You wouldn't need a relay, that thing doesn't pull much power.
Or you could just use the accessory plugs in the footwell to power it and let it turn off when you kill the ignition, but then you'd get static on the radio until you open a door.
How's that? Any specific questions?
Check out my "RAP for an amp WITH the stock HU still installed:" spiel at post #9 of the C5 FAQ thread to see how to hard wire the car kit so it only (and always) comes on when the radio is on. You wouldn't need a relay, that thing doesn't pull much power.
Or you could just use the accessory plugs in the footwell to power it and let it turn off when you kill the ignition, but then you'd get static on the radio until you open a door.
How's that? Any specific questions?
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Itasca IL
St. Jude Donor '12
Thanks guys...You are correct I should have been more specific...I actually gonna have pentavolvo do the install. He did the stereo upgrade and I might as well have a pro do it.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
