Turn Satellite Radio Into Aux Input

Add a factory style adapter kit that goes behind the dash.

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. Leave the ignition off. Some newer factory stereos have an auxiliary input on the stereo s face. Several companies manufacture auxiliary input interfaces that mimic the presence of an optional satellite radio tuner module.

Plug the other end of the cable into the aux or aux in or line in jack of your vehicle s stereo system. Get an aux adapter kit rig up a satellite radio receiver. The main problems with this. No fm modulator no getting into the dash.

The interface will have a stereo input connection for your music and will connect to your factory radio via the satellite radio tuner interface port. This plugs into the back of your stereo and functions like a factory installed satellite radio. Turn on the ignition. Refer to your xm radio user guide for instructions.

2005 5 vw jetta turn satellite radio into aux input for ipod iphone or mp3 duration. You ll find the auxiliary jack under the center stack below the hvac controls. 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. Radio installation how to vw gti jetta r32 2006 2009 duration.

Connect the cable to the auxiliary jack. You can connect any portable music player that uses headphones with a 3 5 mm jack. Turn on your xm radio and insure that the fm transmitter is off. The aux in cable directly connects the audio from the radio to the vehicle s stereo system.

This connection or jack is usually denoted as aux or aux in or line in on your vehicle s stereo system. Just press the sat button to activate the input. If not turn the fm transmitter off. 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.

You can find xm radio user guides here. 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. Connect your device to the extension cable.