2006 Sirius compatability
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2006 Sirius compatability
OK- one more question...again, sorry if this was asked already. Is there an adapter/interface for the factory 6 disc stereo to play sirius thru it? I don't want an auxilliary tuner on the dash, and I have my NAV/GPS system mounted in the pull down storage compartment already.I'd like to keep the 6 disc changer if possible and like the factory look, I have plans to add an amp to the factory system (PAC makes an interface for aftermarket amps to factory systems {model OEM-2}) but I really would love to be able to control Sirius thru the factory tuner. I went to the Ford dealer and they looked at me like I had 3 heads. Any ideas? 
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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You can't be Sirius . . .
Sorry, I couldn't resist. I have the XM Delphi tuner hooked up with the FM modulator. Both are remotely mounted so they don't take up dash space. I use the wireless remote on the Delphi tuner to control it.
Kind of a pain and not nearly as nice as if it were all integrated into the radio in the dash. I didn't know what else to do, short of replacing the whole in dash assembly with an aftermarket radio.
Sorry, I couldn't resist. I have the XM Delphi tuner hooked up with the FM modulator. Both are remotely mounted so they don't take up dash space. I use the wireless remote on the Delphi tuner to control it.
Kind of a pain and not nearly as nice as if it were all integrated into the radio in the dash. I didn't know what else to do, short of replacing the whole in dash assembly with an aftermarket radio.
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Here's a possibility:
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrd03aux.html
and another, depending on your radio type:
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrd04aux.html
This one is for the newer radios with the CAN BUS system.
Notice you can add additional adapters to make additional inputs.
I used a FRD04-AUX along with a Harman-Kardon Drive n Play iPod controller to provide a satellite auxiliary input and an iPod input into the radio. Just push AUX and control everything else from the Harman-Kardon interface and the Sirius radio. Hope this helps.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrd03aux.html
and another, depending on your radio type:
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrd04aux.html
This one is for the newer radios with the CAN BUS system.
Notice you can add additional adapters to make additional inputs.
I used a FRD04-AUX along with a Harman-Kardon Drive n Play iPod controller to provide a satellite auxiliary input and an iPod input into the radio. Just push AUX and control everything else from the Harman-Kardon interface and the Sirius radio. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the info guys. What I am TRYING to do, which I think is becoming more of a "pie in the sky" idea at this point, is to control a sirius tuner through the factory radio, not just have the audio come thru, but to actually change the channels, etc. as if it was a factory installed option.I don't want any aftermarket tuners, etc. mounted in/on the dash if I can help it. I hate the way it looks. Ford should get their act together and offer Sirius with all their radios, not just a few select models! 
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Originally Posted by SpeedE55
Thanks for the info guys. What I am TRYING to do, which I think is becoming more of a "pie in the sky" idea at this point, is to control a sirius tuner through the factory radio, not just have the audio come thru, but to actually change the channels, etc. as if it was a factory installed option.I don't want any aftermarket tuners, etc. mounted in/on the dash if I can help it. I hate the way it looks. Ford should get their act together and offer Sirius with all their radios, not just a few select models!
