I'm in the process of removing my stock radio out of my 2012 F-250 (Sync system with Sirius satellite radio, fm radio, cd changer) and installing a Pioneer navigation system. My question is do they make an adapter that adapts the connector of the factory satellite radio antenna to fit the Pioneer connection on the Pioneer navigation units ? I would like to utilize the existing antenna if possible instead of having to run all the wiring for the antenna that came with the Pioneer.

 

I stopped by an audio store while back and was told no. I kinda shrugged it off and haven't really thought of it since. I'm sure there's something out there and hopefully someone here knows.

 

I would call crutchfield and ask them. I recently bought antenna adapters for my work truck from them.

I looked on their site and the closest thing I could find was this kit which lets you use the factory Sirius tuner.

 

Don't know about the satellite antenna, but check this out product out. Pac-Audio.com Product Details | iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future

Should allow you to still use your sync. They have a lot of things you can add, and you can keep the steering wheel controls too, I think with a extra part though.

 

Hey guys, thanks for the replies. Yes, I considered getting that PAC unit but I didn't like the idea of the additional display and there not being any decent place to mount it. Also while using this, the display on my nav unit would be blank which didn't appeal to me either. So I chose to give up Sync and use this. Pac-Audio.com Product Details | iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future

I decided since I was unable to find an adapter after spending a long time searching on the web, I would just use the Pioneer antennas that came with my system. I ran the cable above the head liner back to the third tail light where I come through the housing of the light and mount the antennas to the roof (magnetic). I did this with both the nav antenna and the XM radio antennas. I figure this would be the most unobtrusive and not require drilling any holes in the roof.

 

Sounds good. Do you have any pictures of the install and the way you ran the wires?

 

The PO put satellite radio in my truck and the antenna comes out the 3rd brake light. I had always wondered how they ran the cable through the cab until the other day when I was installing my pillar pod and discovered the antenna cable running up the A post then under the headliner.

 

I found an adapter that works perfectly, see this other thread I wrote on my install.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-f-250-a.html

 

Pioneer ?
Not the best when it comes to support.
New nav with 3 year old map data. Not likely ever again.
I have an AVIC-z130-BT I would sell.

Sean

 

What are you talking about, they just released new 2012 map up-dates. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/Map-Upgrades

 

They want you to pay for the update even after you just
purchased the "NEW" unit.

Sean

 

That's fine, you just buy whatever makes you happy, with me that's Pioneer.

 

Like to buy mine ?

Sean

 

Already have one.

 

Oh well,
Guess I'll keep it for now. Unless someone else wants to make an offer.

Pioneer AVIC-Z130-BT

Sean