jseabolt
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- 2006 Explorer Limted V8
Just got through installing my Sirius reciever in my 96 XLT.
I'll try to do a proper write up and post them one by one when I get time but here's some pics.
http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/turbofiat/Sirius receiver install 96 Explorer/
I pulled the radio out to get to the wiring. For two reasons. I wanted to tap into the wire that turns the radio on and off with the ignition switch which also frees up a power point. So I mounted a power point plug and power reducer under the console. I found this to be the yellow wire with a black stripe going at the radio.
Second this reciever has the weakest FM transmitter I've ever seen on a device. They include a wire that is supposed to be mounted near the radio's antenna but I can tell you it's a piece of junk and doesn't work.
The guy at Radio Shack told me they had to reduce the power due to FCC complaints about Howard Stern coming across adjacent cars.
So I mounted their inline device that goes between the radio and it's antenna. Crystal clear reception now. It was $20 at Radio Shack.
I grinded some of the velvet off the center console pocket and secured the docking device with two sided tape. Not my first choice. I was going to use clear RTV but couldn't find anything small enough to clamp it down while it cured. I tried Velcro but it was too flimsy. So I used 3M double sided tape.
I mounted the satellite antenna in the corner of the dashboard. I tested this prior and have never lost a signal even when going through some deapest "hollars" around here. The instructions make a big deal about where to mount the antenna about making sure it's not near a roof rack but so far it works fine where it's at and I have 3 bars most of the time.
So all the wiring is mounted below the center console so I don't have a rat's nest of wiring hanging about. I can also remove the reciever and use it in another car. But the docking station is there to stay but could be removed if I ever sell or total the vehicle.
I'll try to do a proper write up and post them one by one when I get time but here's some pics.
http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/turbofiat/Sirius receiver install 96 Explorer/
I pulled the radio out to get to the wiring. For two reasons. I wanted to tap into the wire that turns the radio on and off with the ignition switch which also frees up a power point. So I mounted a power point plug and power reducer under the console. I found this to be the yellow wire with a black stripe going at the radio.
Second this reciever has the weakest FM transmitter I've ever seen on a device. They include a wire that is supposed to be mounted near the radio's antenna but I can tell you it's a piece of junk and doesn't work.
The guy at Radio Shack told me they had to reduce the power due to FCC complaints about Howard Stern coming across adjacent cars.
So I mounted their inline device that goes between the radio and it's antenna. Crystal clear reception now. It was $20 at Radio Shack.
I grinded some of the velvet off the center console pocket and secured the docking device with two sided tape. Not my first choice. I was going to use clear RTV but couldn't find anything small enough to clamp it down while it cured. I tried Velcro but it was too flimsy. So I used 3M double sided tape.
I mounted the satellite antenna in the corner of the dashboard. I tested this prior and have never lost a signal even when going through some deapest "hollars" around here. The instructions make a big deal about where to mount the antenna about making sure it's not near a roof rack but so far it works fine where it's at and I have 3 bars most of the time.
So all the wiring is mounted below the center console so I don't have a rat's nest of wiring hanging about. I can also remove the reciever and use it in another car. But the docking station is there to stay but could be removed if I ever sell or total the vehicle.
