Question about a satellite radio install
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Question about a satellite radio install
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I'm getting ready to install my Sirius radio, I'm using this to hook up the receiver to the stock head unit, but I don't know how to hook up the power. I don't want to use the cigarette lighter (it doesn't even work, anyways), but I don't know what my other options are. Someone help me out?
I'm getting ready to install my Sirius radio, I'm using this to hook up the receiver to the stock head unit, but I don't know how to hook up the power. I don't want to use the cigarette lighter (it doesn't even work, anyways), but I don't know what my other options are. Someone help me out?
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i too would like to know about this, i right now have the cigerette lighter adapter and i have to turn the receiver on and off as i leave the car, i would like it to turn on with the car as i turn the key, i had the idea of getting another power cable (so i dont mess up the one i have and cant use it again) and cutting it and wiring it to a power source with a ground, only probably is the receiver is 5v and i dont know what is or isnt a 5v source in my car...........
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I'm probably gonna route the power cord to the fuse box and wire it up to a 5V terminal. I'll use a Voltmeter to find it
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Originally Posted by petraman
I'm probably gonna route the power cord to the fuse box and wire it up to a 5V terminal. I'll use a Voltmeter to find it
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You may find an installation kit similar to this helpful.
http://www.crutchfield.com/*-imDoMvx...0&I=607SIRPVK1
It comes with hardwired adapters for both 12V and 5V along with other helpful items.
http://www.crutchfield.com/*-imDoMvx...0&I=607SIRPVK1
It comes with hardwired adapters for both 12V and 5V along with other helpful items.
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There'* also the old redneck way of getting a cig lighter extension from Radio Shack..cutting and hooking to 12V that is switched then hooking your cig adapter to it.