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Originally Posted by dlmerchant
Hello All,
I have been reading through all the excellent instructions detailing how to retrofit a Sirius tuner into an old X5. Unfortunately, all of the instructions are for cars with Navigation and DSP, or no Navigation and No DSP. I have a 2001 X5 with DSP and a factory CD-Changer but no Navigation. First question is do I need an old radio to new radio adapter cable in order to accomodate a new in-dash CD-Player, or is this only required for X5's with NAV? Secondly, it appears that the Sirius receiver is cabled in series with the CD-Changer using 3 and 6-pin cables. Currently, my CD-Changer is attached using a Coax (Digital Audio) connection. Should there be an unused 6-pin analog audio cable somewhere in the trunk? If so, do I disconnect the Coax connection and use the 6-pin analog connection instead? Finally, I'm also installing a Bluetooth kit in the car from Advanced Autovations. Does this change any of the Sirius install kit requirements?
Any insight would be appreciated.
Dave
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Hi Dave,
1. You will need to replace your current radio module (the in-dash CD unit is actually what needs to be replaced, I believe), and yes you will need the conversion harness. You have the round pin connectors on the back of your radio unit (and your accompanying harness, of course) and the newer style have the flat pin connectors.
2. Yes, look for the 6-pin connector, it should be there.
3. Bluetooth is completely independent of Sirius, so no issues there.
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