XM TO SIRIUS Conversion
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
XM TO SIRIUS Conversion
I bought a SIR GM-1 used from someone here, to convert the vert, but the adapter is not the right one. Has anyone got, or know where I can get the correct wiring adapter?
Last edited by Ken07AOVert; Sep 23, 2007 at 02:48 AM.
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http://www.tss-radio.com/images/SIR-...all-Manual.pdf
there are the install instructions. the stock xm harness plugs directly into the box.
there are the install instructions. the stock xm harness plugs directly into the box.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
no
well I do not know which unit you guys have, but I have the SIR-1 and the XM connector is nothing at all like the one shown in the picture, and in my car. Not even close.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
noooooo
Oh Mike- you didnt need to do that, I am sure I will find the adapter. That was by far the nicest thing anyone has EVER done for me online, after a transaction was completed.
There is no chance of tossing it, if I can not get it to work, I will pay it forward and give it to someone that can use it, if that is ok with you?
There is no chance of tossing it, if I can not get it to work, I will pay it forward and give it to someone that can use it, if that is ok with you?
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
pics
It's sirius, but the xm is 16 pin, the sirius 10. Not even close.
The Sirius Mike sent me 10 pins
The XM 16 pin
The adapter that came with it, nothing close.
The Sirius Mike sent me 10 pins
The XM 16 pin
The adapter that came with it, nothing close.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
schematics
If I can find schematics for both, I may just cut and solder, looks like they both use 7 wires. Shouldn't be too hard to make a plug.
Hmm- I remermber seeing something like this done in a cartoon once, I am pretty sure I can do it.
"famous last words?"
wish me luck.
Hmm- I remermber seeing something like this done in a cartoon once, I am pretty sure I can do it.
"famous last words?"
wish me luck.
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I have the same module sitting in my closet awaiting delivery of my 08 convertible. The module actually comes with two different wiring harnesses. One for cars that came pre-wired for XM, and another for cars that didn't. Do you happen to know if your car came prewired? If your car did NOT come prewired, I may be able to send you the other harness that came with the module.
This link has a good how to on the general process. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733829
This link has a good how to on the general process. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733829
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
adapters
I have the same module sitting in my closet awaiting delivery of my 08 convertible. The module actually comes with two different wiring harnesses. One for cars that came pre-wired for XM, and another for cars that didn't. Do you happen to know if your car came prewired? If your car did NOT come prewired, I may be able to send you the other harness that came with the module.
This link has a good how to on the general process. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733829
This link has a good how to on the general process. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1733829
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If your car is factory equipped for XM, we actually need the same harness. I would have been happy to send you the other harness, but then I'd be in the same boat as you are now. :-(
Sorry I couldn't help.
Sorry I couldn't help.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
thanks
No troubles Sir.I truly appreciate the offer.
I will make it work, or I wont and will buy another one.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
sometimes black is grey
I would love to see a sirius that actually came out of a corvette, I still say the head unit plug may be different.
But, if anyone has a connector laying around........please let me know.
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The harness that comes with it is not used. Mine (the extra harness they give you) is sitting right behind me as I type. What is on the unit itself plugs directly into the factory connector. Again, you don't use the harness. That comes with the kit for those who actually need it for one reason or another.
Does that help?
Does that help?
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[QUOTE=cerino2000;1562027602]The harness that comes with it is not used. Mine (the extra harness they give you) is sitting right behind me as I type. What is on the unit itself plugs directly into the factory connector. Again, you don't use the harness. That comes with the kit for those who actually need it for one reason or another.
Did you look at the pictures? There is no way to plug it in without some kind of adapter.
Take another look, I think that the one I got may be different that the one used for vettes. OR, I need an adapter. There is no mystery here, it just has to happen.
Did you look at the pictures? There is no way to plug it in without some kind of adapter.
Take another look, I think that the one I got may be different that the one used for vettes. OR, I need an adapter. There is no mystery here, it just has to happen.
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Damn, now you made me actually go out there and look. Austinvettes is correct. There is another small harness that goes between the Sirius unit and the XM connector. It is only about 6-8 inches long or so and only has two ends on it vs the pic you have of the other harness which has a whole bunch of stuff on it.
That is what you are missing is in fact the short adaptor harness. You may be able to call Sirius and get one or check some other car forums (as in classic cars where it wasn't pre-wired) where people had to use the harness you are showing in your pic. They would have the other laying around.
That is what you are missing is in fact the short adaptor harness. You may be able to call Sirius and get one or check some other car forums (as in classic cars where it wasn't pre-wired) where people had to use the harness you are showing in your pic. They would have the other laying around.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12
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Damn, now you made me actually go out there and look. Austinvettes is correct. There is another small harness that goes between the Sirius unit and the XM connector. It is only about 6-8 inches long or so and only has two ends on it vs the pic you have of the other harness which has a whole bunch of stuff on it.
That is what you are missing is in fact the short adaptor harness. You may be able to call Sirius and get one or check some other car forums (as in classic cars where it wasn't pre-wired) where people had to use the harness you are showing in your pic. They would have the other laying around.
That is what you are missing is in fact the short adaptor harness. You may be able to call Sirius and get one or check some other car forums (as in classic cars where it wasn't pre-wired) where people had to use the harness you are showing in your pic. They would have the other laying around.
Thanks for the verification. Now, if anyone has one laying around.....
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interesting
[QUOTE=cerino2000;1562027602]The harness that comes with it is not used. Mine (the extra harness they give you) is sitting right behind me as I type......
Can I get you to do something for me? Can you take a couple pics of the plugs/wiring? If I can get that, I will cut the end off my factory harness, and rewire on the one I need. It only uses 7 wires, so it should be very straight forward.......
Can I get you to do something for me? Can you take a couple pics of the plugs/wiring? If I can get that, I will cut the end off my factory harness, and rewire on the one I need. It only uses 7 wires, so it should be very straight forward.......
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I can't really do it without tearing it apart. I don't just have mine sitting in place, I actually bolted it in place and honestly, after going through the nightmare of my widebody conversion this past week, I can't say I am honestly wanting to work on the vette for a while.
The pinouts would likely need to be tested for confirmation anyways.
What I would do is go to the C5 section and post looking for someone that added Sirius. Since theirs weren't pre-wired, they would have had to use the harness you have pictured thus they would have the other.
The pinouts would likely need to be tested for confirmation anyways.
What I would do is go to the C5 section and post looking for someone that added Sirius. Since theirs weren't pre-wired, they would have had to use the harness you have pictured thus they would have the other.