XM Radio on stock 2006 Expy head unit?
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XM Radio on stock 2006 Expy head unit?
Hi,
Just bought my 2006 Expedition, with the 'Audiophile' sound system (satellite capable)... However, it's Sirius-capable, according to the documentation.
I'm an existing XM radio subscriber (with Roady2 receiver!) but would very much like a 'clean' install with this head unit, i.e., would like to get my XM thru the stock radio. It's the 6-disc in-dash audiophile system.
I've read that the XM Direct 'Ford' product will permit such a setup -- i.e., using the stock head unit for full XM radio functionality. Does anyone have any info or experience on this? Can I get XM thru the stock radio with that XM Direct attachment (or some other method?)
Thanks in advance folks.
Regards,
Scott
Just bought my 2006 Expedition, with the 'Audiophile' sound system (satellite capable)... However, it's Sirius-capable, according to the documentation.
I'm an existing XM radio subscriber (with Roady2 receiver!) but would very much like a 'clean' install with this head unit, i.e., would like to get my XM thru the stock radio. It's the 6-disc in-dash audiophile system.
I've read that the XM Direct 'Ford' product will permit such a setup -- i.e., using the stock head unit for full XM radio functionality. Does anyone have any info or experience on this? Can I get XM thru the stock radio with that XM Direct attachment (or some other method?)
Thanks in advance folks.
Regards,
Scott
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But you can't if you have the rear DVD/Ent system ! Go figure!
I just bought the Delphi FM Direct Adapter SA10112 for MyFi, Skyfi 2, Roady 2 and use one of the FM stations. (It's a handy little $25 unit that bypasses the external FM antenna to give you much better FM modulation).
Seems that when a Rear DVD system is installed, on the '03-'06, that accessory interface on the radio head can't be used for an "integrated" satellite radio.
Hope they fixed that in the '07. You'd figure for $40K for a new Expy EB, that you could get BOTH Rear DVD AND integrated XM !!!!
I just bought the Delphi FM Direct Adapter SA10112 for MyFi, Skyfi 2, Roady 2 and use one of the FM stations. (It's a handy little $25 unit that bypasses the external FM antenna to give you much better FM modulation).
Seems that when a Rear DVD system is installed, on the '03-'06, that accessory interface on the radio head can't be used for an "integrated" satellite radio.
Hope they fixed that in the '07. You'd figure for $40K for a new Expy EB, that you could get BOTH Rear DVD AND integrated XM !!!!
