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Nov 26, 2007 | 01:23 PM

pyro2nite

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Satellite remove help

I have a factory radio with Sirius satellite in a 08 f250. I want to replace it with an after market GPS, DVD, MP3, Sirius satellite radio. Two questions.

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I don’t believe the satellite receiver in the factory install is part of the radio. If not could it be used with the after market one?

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How do I get the factory radio out?

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Thanks in advance.

Nov 26, 2007 | 05:29 PM

black04lariat

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From: Greenville, SC

Not sure where the factory sirius box is but there are 2 "angled rectangular" panels towards the bottom of the radio bezel. Pop those out and remove the (2) 9/32 screws and pop the entire bezel off then remove the (4) 9/32 screws that hold the radio in place. I will try and find a link for you.

http://documents.victorytechnologies...ct/95-5812.pdf
Scroll down to pg. 10 for written instructions if you need them.

Nov 26, 2007 | 08:44 PM

thom_s

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The factory Sirius is just above the e-brake pedal. Just remove the panel below the steering wheel and you will see it on the left.

I don't think you can use it with an aftermarket radio. I don't know if the antenna wire is the same as aftermarket Sirius units.

Nov 27, 2007 | 01:13 PM

pyro2nite

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Thanks much for all the help. I guess the question about the factory Sirius receiver is better left to the manufacture of the after market radio. Again thanks much for the info.

Nov 29, 2007 | 09:31 AM

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You can use the factory antenna, but I don't believe you can use the factory receiver/tuner because there is no wiring harness adapter for it yet.

I used the factory antenna on my Sirius SC-C1 tuner. Once you unplug the antenna from the factory tuner box, you can remove the plastic plug casing from the antenna end itself. This end is the same as Sirius or XM and will plug into their tuners.

I have the Alpine IVA-W205 double din head unit. I use it, the PMD-B200 Blackbird navigation unit that can be inserted behind the face and controlled by the head unit. For Sirius, I have the SC-C1 tuner and an Alpine KCA-SC100 interface to control the Sirius through the head unit also.

I am waiting on Directed to release the VDOC1 docking station for Sirius so I can put one in each of my vehicles and use a portable tuner like a Starmate. I've got the same head unit in all of my vehicles, so the Blackbird navigation can be used in any of them and controlled from the head unit or be portable. I want to do the same with the Sirius instead of paying for a subscription for each vehicle.

Nov 29, 2007 | 11:29 AM

pyro2nite

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Thanks for the info. I was afaid of that, not being able to use the factory Sirius receiver. Seems like a waste.

Nov 30, 2007 | 08:50 PM

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Just be glad you can use the antenna. I would be upset if I had an antenna I could not use. Thanx for the info as later I too will want to upgrade to an aftermarket unit and was wondering if I coud use the same (painted) oem antenna.