Happy Hummer
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Goal:
To find a feasible and economical means to achieve mp3/ipod input on base radio lacking xm.
(The cable sold by Schwartzy will only work with xm)
Was able to get the time and opening in the weather to do the 1st phase of installation of direct hard wire fm modulator.
Positioned the unit to the passenger side of radio directly to left of glove box. There is a perfect metal frame at this location. I placed sticky back foam and one 11 inch zip tie to restrain modulator.
The cables were neatly routed and bundled so as to avoid trouble later.
Used a basic hard wire fm modulator from Mobile spec / basic .
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=281376180832
Very simple install. Bought the proper connectors and reducer on ebay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=390435795818
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=271312235869
I also used a 12v cig lighter adapter and on rca/3.5mm 3 foot long cord.
The 12v cig adapter will be removed and the wiring will be attached directly to a switch that fits the oem blanks nearest rear window wiper control via fusible link.
just wanted to make certain this product would meet my needs. It seems to.
The rca/3.5mm cable was gotten at radio shack.
Phase 2 will be the permanent installation I spoke about above and will delete any stray background hiss or feedback noise.
Chris
To find a feasible and economical means to achieve mp3/ipod input on base radio lacking xm.
(The cable sold by Schwartzy will only work with xm)
Was able to get the time and opening in the weather to do the 1st phase of installation of direct hard wire fm modulator.
Positioned the unit to the passenger side of radio directly to left of glove box. There is a perfect metal frame at this location. I placed sticky back foam and one 11 inch zip tie to restrain modulator.
The cables were neatly routed and bundled so as to avoid trouble later.
Used a basic hard wire fm modulator from Mobile spec / basic .
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=281376180832
Very simple install. Bought the proper connectors and reducer on ebay.
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=390435795818
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=271312235869
I also used a 12v cig lighter adapter and on rca/3.5mm 3 foot long cord.
The 12v cig adapter will be removed and the wiring will be attached directly to a switch that fits the oem blanks nearest rear window wiper control via fusible link.
just wanted to make certain this product would meet my needs. It seems to.
The rca/3.5mm cable was gotten at radio shack.
Phase 2 will be the permanent installation I spoke about above and will delete any stray background hiss or feedback noise.
Chris