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Hey folks, I have a 05 SCREW with the audiophile system. MP3, subwoofer, 6 disc changer and the AUX option. I have the XM Satellite connected through the FM modulation. The sound quality is awful....even with all of the adjustments. Can the XM be connected through the AUX option and if so, how?
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From: Destin, Florida
Originally Posted by SteveVFX4
yes, by using the PIE aux adapter. Do a search on this forum for more info.
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PIE Adapter.....
http://www.pie.net/store/index.cfm?Action=ViewCategory&Category=83
This link should get you to the XM related PIE adapters...
Then to order...
Go Back to the "Home Page"
In the middle at the Bottom should be a window with something like
"Order Online Now". - It should take you to a list of dealers...
Edit: Here is the AUX adapter link....
http://www.pie.net/index-2-4.cfm?rec...rdset2.apptype
Look for ..."
F150 2004-2006
P/n: FRD04-AUX
16-Pin connector at headunit
Radio must have “AUX” button" .
..
This link should get you to the XM related PIE adapters...
Then to order...
Go Back to the "Home Page"
In the middle at the Bottom should be a window with something like
"Order Online Now". - It should take you to a list of dealers...
Edit: Here is the AUX adapter link....
http://www.pie.net/index-2-4.cfm?rec...rdset2.apptype
Look for ..."
F150 2004-2006
P/n: FRD04-AUX
16-Pin connector at headunit
Radio must have “AUX” button" .
..
Last edited by FTE Trigger; Jul 24, 2006 at 04:50 AM.
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Nope as long as you have the head unit with the aux button, you can direct connect utilizing the PIE adapter. In the 06 the aux button is used to allow you to use the XM radio built into the 06 head units. Not only can you use the aux button on the 04 thru 05 with the adapter for external sattelite radio, you can also use it for external IPODS.
Last edited by KevinM; Jul 31, 2006 at 10:28 AM.
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Thank you for the advice...this seems worth doing. Any advice on getting to the connector in the dash?
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From: Destin, Florida
Originally Posted by 99Trigger3_0
http://www.pie.net/store/index.cfm?Action=ViewCategory&Category=83
This link should get you to the XM related PIE adapters...
Then to order...
Go Back to the "Home Page"
In the middle at the Bottom should be a window with something like
"Order Online Now". - It should take you to a list of dealers...
Edit: Here is the AUX adapter link....
http://www.pie.net/index-2-4.cfm?recordID=#Recordset2.apptype
Look for ..."
F150 2004-2006
P/n: FRD04-AUX
16-Pin connector at headunit
Radio must have “AUX” button" .
..
This link should get you to the XM related PIE adapters...
Then to order...
Go Back to the "Home Page"
In the middle at the Bottom should be a window with something like
"Order Online Now". - It should take you to a list of dealers...
Edit: Here is the AUX adapter link....
http://www.pie.net/index-2-4.cfm?recordID=#Recordset2.apptype
Look for ..."
F150 2004-2006
P/n: FRD04-AUX
16-Pin connector at headunit
Radio must have “AUX” button" .
..
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dadstud...
is that implying a similar virtue as MILF
if you have the dVD you are allready set !!! in fact in 2004 when these trucks came out , you would have been the only ones (having factory dvd) to have line level input for aux devices.
if you hit the aux button once, you get the dvd to start, hitting it again goes to the rca aux inputs right on your dvd.
do like i do... connect the rca cables from your sat to these jacks and you are all set !!. Line level input quality .
I ran my wires above my railport bins, then down at the rear view mirror to my mounted Sat headunit that is on a suction cup attachment to the windshild.
since the Brand motion unit is there, you may need another place to mount your sat tuner adn hide wires. you could try to stuff it into a railport bin. if your truck is 05 or later, there is key switched power and ground available above the first railport bin
or with long enough rca cables, you could route to the front, across the front edge of the headliner, down the "A" pillar trim, then to the headunit near your cup holder or something....
you are 90% there
hope this helps
let me know if you have Q's
Ramb
is that implying a similar virtue as MILF
if you have the dVD you are allready set !!! in fact in 2004 when these trucks came out , you would have been the only ones (having factory dvd) to have line level input for aux devices.
if you hit the aux button once, you get the dvd to start, hitting it again goes to the rca aux inputs right on your dvd.
do like i do... connect the rca cables from your sat to these jacks and you are all set !!. Line level input quality .
I ran my wires above my railport bins, then down at the rear view mirror to my mounted Sat headunit that is on a suction cup attachment to the windshild.
since the Brand motion unit is there, you may need another place to mount your sat tuner adn hide wires. you could try to stuff it into a railport bin. if your truck is 05 or later, there is key switched power and ground available above the first railport bin
or with long enough rca cables, you could route to the front, across the front edge of the headliner, down the "A" pillar trim, then to the headunit near your cup holder or something....
you are 90% there
hope this helps
let me know if you have Q's
Ramb
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Where is the connection from the radio for the PIE connector? Is it at the base of the center console or do I have to pull the radio? My 2005 came prewired for the DVD package....does this help me with the install?
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Originally Posted by rambunctious
dadstud...
is that implying a similar virtue as MILF
if you have the dVD you are allready set !!! in fact in 2004 when these trucks came out , you would have been the only ones (having factory dvd) to have line level input for aux devices.
if you hit the aux button once, you get the dvd to start, hitting it again goes to the rca aux inputs right on your dvd.
do like i do... connect the rca cables from your sat to these jacks and you are all set !!. Line level input quality .
I ran my wires above my railport bins, then down at the rear view mirror to my mounted Sat headunit that is on a suction cup attachment to the windshild.
since the Brand motion unit is there, you may need another place to mount your sat tuner adn hide wires. you could try to stuff it into a railport bin. if your truck is 05 or later, there is key switched power and ground available above the first railport bin
or with long enough rca cables, you could route to the front, across the front edge of the headliner, down the "A" pillar trim, then to the headunit near your cup holder or something....
you are 90% there
hope this helps
let me know if you have Q's
Ramb
is that implying a similar virtue as MILF
if you have the dVD you are allready set !!! in fact in 2004 when these trucks came out , you would have been the only ones (having factory dvd) to have line level input for aux devices.
if you hit the aux button once, you get the dvd to start, hitting it again goes to the rca aux inputs right on your dvd.
do like i do... connect the rca cables from your sat to these jacks and you are all set !!. Line level input quality .
I ran my wires above my railport bins, then down at the rear view mirror to my mounted Sat headunit that is on a suction cup attachment to the windshild.
since the Brand motion unit is there, you may need another place to mount your sat tuner adn hide wires. you could try to stuff it into a railport bin. if your truck is 05 or later, there is key switched power and ground available above the first railport bin
or with long enough rca cables, you could route to the front, across the front edge of the headliner, down the "A" pillar trim, then to the headunit near your cup holder or something....
you are 90% there
hope this helps
let me know if you have Q's
Ramb
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