Ed Faver
Second Unit
- Joined
- Jul 30, 1999
- Messages
- 376
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If you have an AUX port on your head unit, it's probably to allow you to connect a trunk-mounted CD changer. You CAN use this to hook up your sat radio. I am in the process of doing this for my 2003 Accord EX w/o the navigation system. I needed to buy an AUX interface unit specific to my make & model of car (cost approx $110). This gets plugged into the female on the head unit. The attached box has RCA jacks that will connect with yoursatellite tuner. There are sites out there that have directions (sometimes with pix) for DIY. My mechanic can do the job for very little labor, so I am going to avoid the frustration & leave it to him.
One more thing: I am powering my unit from one of the in-cabin 12 volt recepticles. If you power from the circuit box, your unit could (and most likely will) pick up a whining noise from the engine. You would need to add a ground loop isolator (about $15) to resolve the issue.
If I misunderstood and you have an AUX port on the face plate, I envy you that ease with which you can plug right in. In either case, enjoy the streams!
If you have an AUX port on your head unit, it's probably to allow you to connect a trunk-mounted CD changer. You CAN use this to hook up your sat radio. I am in the process of doing this for my 2003 Accord EX w/o the navigation system. I needed to buy an AUX interface unit specific to my make & model of car (cost approx $110). This gets plugged into the female on the head unit. The attached box has RCA jacks that will connect with yoursatellite tuner. There are sites out there that have directions (sometimes with pix) for DIY. My mechanic can do the job for very little labor, so I am going to avoid the frustration & leave it to him.
One more thing: I am powering my unit from one of the in-cabin 12 volt recepticles. If you power from the circuit box, your unit could (and most likely will) pick up a whining noise from the engine. You would need to add a ground loop isolator (about $15) to resolve the issue.
If I misunderstood and you have an AUX port on the face plate, I envy you that ease with which you can plug right in. In either case, enjoy the streams!