Aftermarket XM with 2004 Head Unit
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Originally posted by Slows2k
Iv'e got a .PDF file of the XM installation instructions. I'm not sure how to post them. It appears that the XM reciever uses the same bus cable that the factory CD changer has. I don't know of any XM reciever that uses the same connector. (I freely admit to not knowing much about XM recievers) I have installed the Honda XM reciever on a Pilot (which is FM modulated) The accessory reciever is identical to an off the shelf Alpine unit. I'm not sure if Honda stuck with Alpine for the S. Most Honda audio systems are supplied by Alpine and Panasonic.
Iv'e got a .PDF file of the XM installation instructions. I'm not sure how to post them. It appears that the XM reciever uses the same bus cable that the factory CD changer has. I don't know of any XM reciever that uses the same connector. (I freely admit to not knowing much about XM recievers) I have installed the Honda XM reciever on a Pilot (which is FM modulated) The accessory reciever is identical to an off the shelf Alpine unit. I'm not sure if Honda stuck with Alpine for the S. Most Honda audio systems are supplied by Alpine and Panasonic.
You'll also find a set of installation instructions for the in trunk CD player and they show that the car is prewired for both the CD player and the XM radio option. The CD play comes with a "Y" harness that connects between the player and the car, and the other side goes to the XM radio. The nice part is that you don't have to pull the radio itself, or any interior trim to run the wiring harness between the trunk and the radio which, if I'm not mistake, was something that was required for the '00-'03 model cars. Makes things a lot easier.
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Steve R.
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Looking at the pictures of the Pioneer GEX-P900XM and -P910 XM on several websites, they don't connect with a simple 14-pin connector; instead, they look like they have a power-in connector and a separate data connector.
I've emailed the Blitzsafe tech guys to see if they have any plans for an interface unit between the stock Honda 14-pin connector (pre-wired in the car) and any aftermarket units.
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Rhino Driver
I've emailed the Blitzsafe tech guys to see if they have any plans for an interface unit between the stock Honda 14-pin connector (pre-wired in the car) and any aftermarket units.
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Rhino Driver
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Originally posted by Rhino Driver
Looking at the pictures of the Pioneer GEX-P900XM and -P910 XM on several websites, they don't connect with a simple 14-pin connnector; instead, they look like they have a power-in connector and a separate data connector.
I've emailed the Blitzsafe tech guys to see if they have any plans for an interface unit between the stock Honda 14-pin connector (pre-wired in the car) and any aftermarket units.
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Rhino Driver
Looking at the pictures of the Pioneer GEX-P900XM and -P910 XM on several websites, they don't connect with a simple 14-pin connnector; instead, they look like they have a power-in connector and a separate data connector.
I've emailed the Blitzsafe tech guys to see if they have any plans for an interface unit between the stock Honda 14-pin connector (pre-wired in the car) and any aftermarket units.
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Rhino Driver
Please let us know what they say.
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Steve R.
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Thanks for the tip, I'll go check that out.
Personally I think Sirius is a better way to go, so I am firting with getting one of those HU's installed and my biggest concern is not losing the dashboard functionality.
Personally I think Sirius is a better way to go, so I am firting with getting one of those HU's installed and my biggest concern is not losing the dashboard functionality.