Confusing issue where my stock head unit reverts to fm radio from Aux input
04-15-2007, 05:28 PM
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In one of your first post you said you had to reach back behind the bezel and switch the aux ( pres a switch)? Is this adapter settling and causing it to switch from a wire hitting it or somoething?
04-15-2007, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
A weak battery can cause wierd problems. I had no trouble starting or any other symptoms of a bad battery but my auto-dimming rear view mirror would sometimes work and sometimes not. You can tell because there's a little green light on the mirror - sometimes it would be on when I started the car and sometimes it wouldn't be on. After I replaced the battery the problem went away and I haven't seen it since. You can get your battery load-tested for free at several auto parts stores like AutoZone or Advance Auto.
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one of your first post you said you had to reach back behind the bezel and switch the aux ( pres a switch)? Is this adapter settling and causing it to switch from a wire hitting it or somoething?
04-24-2007, 12:17 AM
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Welp, last Wednesday I went to AutoZone and they tested by batter and it was only giving 10 cranking volts. I had them put a new one in and I haven't had the problem since.
04-24-2007, 04:10 AM
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3 Q's for ya guys!
1.) Where did you guys buy the GM9-AUX adapter?
2.) How much was it?
3.) Wouldn't an AUX to AUX cord be fine to use to connect the sat reciever to the head unit or does it have to be this GM9-AUX part that i NEED to buy?
1.) Where did you guys buy the GM9-AUX adapter?
2.) How much was it?
3.) Wouldn't an AUX to AUX cord be fine to use to connect the sat reciever to the head unit or does it have to be this GM9-AUX part that i NEED to buy?
04-24-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6 Rampage
3 Q's for ya guys!
1.) Where did you guys buy the GM9-AUX adapter?
2.) How much was it?
3.) Wouldn't an AUX to AUX cord be fine to use to connect the sat reciever to the head unit or does it have to be this GM9-AUX part that i NEED to buy?
1.) Where did you guys buy the GM9-AUX adapter?
2.) How much was it?
3.) Wouldn't an AUX to AUX cord be fine to use to connect the sat reciever to the head unit or does it have to be this GM9-AUX part that i NEED to buy?
2. Retails for $100, available for under $70.
3. This is more than just a cable. The adapter has to fool the head unit into thinking an external CD changer is connected. There are other brands available (PAC, USA Spec) but the PIE GM9-AUX is the most popular. For example, the PAC adapter requires an installed CD changer in order to work - the PIE adapter doesn't.
04-24-2007, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6 Rampage
3 Q's for ya guys!
1.) Where did you guys buy the GM9-AUX adapter?
2.) How much was it?
3.) Wouldn't an AUX to AUX cord be fine to use to connect the sat reciever to the head unit or does it have to be this GM9-AUX part that i NEED to buy?
1.) Where did you guys buy the GM9-AUX adapter?
2.) How much was it?
3.) Wouldn't an AUX to AUX cord be fine to use to connect the sat reciever to the head unit or does it have to be this GM9-AUX part that i NEED to buy?
http://www.fadingarrow.com/XMSatelliteRadio.htm
(The receiver is not visible like in the photos. Its hidden in the spare tire well.)
