Turn Satellite Radio Into Aux Input

The first thing to do when planning to install a satellite radio tuner in your vehicle is to decide whether you would like to replace your factory stereo with a new stereo that has an xm satellite radio interface integrated into it or more of an add on option much like the unit in the picture below.

Turn satellite radio into aux input.

Refer to your xm radio user guide for instructions. Just press the sat button to activate the input. You ll find the auxiliary jack under the center stack below the hvac controls. Turn on the radio.

Turn on the ignition. If your vehicle s stereo system has an auxiliary input aux in connection or jack the aux in cable solution provides the best audio quality. Make sure the radio is off. You can connect any portable music player that uses headphones with a 3 5 mm jack.

Get an aux adapter kit rig up a satellite radio receiver. You can find xm radio user guides here. Connect the cable to the auxiliary jack. If your vehicle has this you can buy a satellite receiver unit run a wire from that unit to the aux input and then power the receiver.

Add a factory style adapter kit that goes behind the dash. The first way is straightforward. Several companies manufacture auxiliary input interfaces that mimic the presence of an optional satellite radio tuner module. No fm modulator no getting into the dash.

Connect your device to the extension cable. If not turn the fm transmitter off. The main problems with this. Plug the other end of the cable into the aux or aux in or line in jack of your vehicle s stereo system.

This plugs into the back of your stereo and functions like a factory installed satellite radio. This connection or jack is usually denoted as aux or aux in or line in on your vehicle s stereo system. The kit should include a satellite radio in a box a dash mount a wire that goes into your dash and then another wire that plugs into a cigarette lighter. Some newer factory stereos have an auxiliary input on the stereo s face.

Radio installation how to vw gti jetta r32 2006 2009 duration. Turn on your xm radio and insure that the fm transmitter is off. Leave the ignition off.