DNX9140 Components List
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palm Bay FL
DNX9140 Components List
Hi All,
It looks like these are the pieces I'll need to install a DNX9140 in my 2008 Coupe (Bose, On-Star, no NAV). Forum experts, please comment...
Kenwood DNX9140 NAV System
Peripheral GMAH24B Integration Module
Peripheral GMAHCM Chimes Module
PAC Audio PAC-SWI Steering Wheel Controls Adapter
Kenwood KCA-IP301V Ipod Adapter
Kenwood KCA-XM100V XM Radio Tuner Adapter
Kenwood XM Mini Tuner XM Radio Tuner
Metra 95-3304 Double-DIN Mount
Metra 40-GM10 Antenna Adapter
A local installer said the chimes module isn't needed, because the function is included in the GMAH24B. Is this true?
He also said the steering wheel adapter is a difficult install. Is this true?
Any suggestions on good vendors? There's a Kenwood dealer with good prices on Ebay.
Thanks.
It looks like these are the pieces I'll need to install a DNX9140 in my 2008 Coupe (Bose, On-Star, no NAV). Forum experts, please comment...
Kenwood DNX9140 NAV System
Peripheral GMAH24B Integration Module
Peripheral GMAHCM Chimes Module
PAC Audio PAC-SWI Steering Wheel Controls Adapter
Kenwood KCA-IP301V Ipod Adapter
Kenwood KCA-XM100V XM Radio Tuner Adapter
Kenwood XM Mini Tuner XM Radio Tuner
Metra 95-3304 Double-DIN Mount
Metra 40-GM10 Antenna Adapter
A local installer said the chimes module isn't needed, because the function is included in the GMAH24B. Is this true?
He also said the steering wheel adapter is a difficult install. Is this true?
Any suggestions on good vendors? There's a Kenwood dealer with good prices on Ebay.
Thanks.
Tech Contributor
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From: North Augusta, SC
The chimes module is only required IF YOU WANT TO HEAR CHIMES 
The SWI-Jack is easy to install if you know what you're doing and know where the wires are. Click here
The installer you talked to isn't giving me a warm fuzzy
You may also want to get a pair of GLI's since many people get a bit of alternator whine when installing aftermarket HU's with the Bose amp. The GLI's should be enough to eliminate it, I also installed a Noise Filter on the power wires since I had it sitting around.
There are forum vendors with everything packaged in one complete kit (C5BearsFan). I bought most of my speakers on ebay, but I went with SonicElectronix.com for the HU.
99% of what you need to know for a DIY install can be found here or here.
Happy modding
The SWI-Jack is easy to install if you know what you're doing and know where the wires are. Click here
The installer you talked to isn't giving me a warm fuzzy
You may also want to get a pair of GLI's since many people get a bit of alternator whine when installing aftermarket HU's with the Bose amp. The GLI's should be enough to eliminate it, I also installed a Noise Filter on the power wires since I had it sitting around.
There are forum vendors with everything packaged in one complete kit (C5BearsFan). I bought most of my speakers on ebay, but I went with SonicElectronix.com for the HU.
99% of what you need to know for a DIY install can be found here or here.
Happy modding
Instructor
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From: Bloomington IL
Sorry to butt in guys, kind of related...
What is needed if you want to use the factory xm antenna?!?!
Also I still can't find a clear answer on whether or not the rear speakers need to be hooked up?!?!
What is needed if you want to use the factory xm antenna?!?!
Also I still can't find a clear answer on whether or not the rear speakers need to be hooked up?!?!
Tech Contributor
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From: North Augusta, SC
The OEM XM unit is mounted above the drivers side rear wheel (or behind the waterfall in verts), either mount the aftermarket unit there or use an antenna extension cable to get to your new receiver box.
They don't HAVE to be anything, it's just a matter of personal preference.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palm Bay FL
Tech Contributor
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From: North Augusta, SC
The 24B uses speaker level output of the new HU (I always forget about that), so no GLI's needed.
I believe on Kenwoods all you have to do is connect the wire that is supposed to go to the parking brake wire (pink?) to a ground instead of the parking brake.
The GPS antennas all seem to work just fine mounted in the dash. The Sat radio antennas also work there, but will tend to cut out a bit more the deeper you mount it. For a while I had mine sitting on top of the vent above the radio (with the center speaker still installed), it 'worked', but did cut out more than I liked. I eventually removed the center speaker and fabed up a small metal bracket to put the sirius antenna on. It now works much better, but I suspect that just removing the center speaker (huge magnet that was sitting a few inches directly above antenna in original mount) would have done about the same thing.
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The OEM XM unit is mounted above the drivers side rear wheel (or behind the waterfall in verts), either mount the aftermarket unit there or use an antenna extension cable to get to your new receiver box.
They don't HAVE to be anything, it's just a matter of personal preference.
They don't HAVE to be anything, it's just a matter of personal preference.