sat.radio install help
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sat.radio install help
im needing some help on installing a sirius sat radio in my 06 f150. i understand that i can hardwire the power to the back of the head unit and hardwire to the aux. wire instead of using that fm transmitter on the inside of my windshield. but my truck doesnt have an aux. plug port. is there a special adaptor or peice i need these up to my radio. many thanks
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im needing some help on installing a sirius sat radio in my 06 f150. i understand that i can hardwire the power to the back of the head unit and hardwire to the aux. wire instead of using that fm transmitter on the inside of my windshield. but my truck doesnt have an aux. plug port. is there a special adaptor or peice i need these up to my radio. many thanks
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I tapped into a wire behind the dash that was only hot when key was on.
And just let it use the FM broadcaster built in.
Then used my preset #1 tuned to that channel.
I liked mine down low out of the way, so put self sticking velcro on the back of the unit, and another piece on the hump of the floor, near the dash.
And then it was not too permanent, as it was just held by velcro.
I ind it easy to read there, and not a far reach either.
And just let it use the FM broadcaster built in.
Then used my preset #1 tuned to that channel.
I liked mine down low out of the way, so put self sticking velcro on the back of the unit, and another piece on the hump of the floor, near the dash.
And then it was not too permanent, as it was just held by velcro.
I ind it easy to read there, and not a far reach either.
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From: BC Canada
Oh ya, I forgot to mention the antenna.
I ran it thru an existing grommet in the firewall, and then tucked the wire into the rubber seqal on the edge of the windshiel, to the roof.
The magnet on the antenna held it to the roof without ever moving.
I at first tried it with the antenna on the front near the wiper blades, attached to whatever you call that piece of plastic from the hood, to the windshield thats say 4 inches wide or so.
But found it was no good unless the satelite it needed was in front of me.
If it was behind me I lost signal.
With it on the roof I only lose it briefly going thru tunnels, or under a bridge or overpass.
I ran it thru an existing grommet in the firewall, and then tucked the wire into the rubber seqal on the edge of the windshiel, to the roof.
The magnet on the antenna held it to the roof without ever moving.
I at first tried it with the antenna on the front near the wiper blades, attached to whatever you call that piece of plastic from the hood, to the windshield thats say 4 inches wide or so.
But found it was no good unless the satelite it needed was in front of me.
If it was behind me I lost signal.
With it on the roof I only lose it briefly going thru tunnels, or under a bridge or overpass.
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