Quick P204-UH transplant question

**GTTuner** · #1: 03-15-2013, 07:40 AM

Ok, I finally have a nice clean 08 HU to swap into my 2005. I am dizzy reading all the info at AE64.com about the swap. One thing I cannot seem to find an answer for is what antenna do I need to use for the satelite radio? Can I use my Sirius XM antenna or do I need to purchase one from Subaru?

**BigTDogg (MA)** · #2: 03-15-2013, 08:25 AM

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ight=satellite

**GTTuner** · #3: 03-15-2013, 08:50 AM

Thx, If I had known there was this much hassle I would have gotten a Non- limited car with manual temp and installed a katskin leather kit.

**BigTDogg (MA)** · #4: 03-15-2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTTuner

Thx, If I had known there was this much hassle I would have gotten a Non- limited car with manual temp and installed a katskin leather kit.

I still want to chokeslam the SOB responsible for that design decision...

**GTTuner** · #5: 03-15-2013, 10:44 AM

You and me both! So when I get this radio (should be here UPS today)I need to see if it has the XM tuner bolted to the bottom of the radio chassis? I assume if it doesn't I'm gonna blow another 300+ on a kit from Subaru.

**BigTDogg (MA)** · #6: 03-15-2013, 11:17 AM

If you have the unit attached (mine did not) I would think that's all you need.

You're using a portable Sirus XM unit now? Does it have a 2.5mm jack or the pink plug antenna? If 2.5mm, could always do something like this:

Amazon.com: SiriusXM FMDA25 Direct Adapter: Car Electronics

**GTTuner** · #7: 03-15-2013, 11:26 AM

Yes I have the 2.5mm jack on my add on XM unit but it already goes thru the FM modulator set up ( I set the radio to 88.1) but the sound quality really sucks and the XM tuner display is so bright at night I have to cover it with cardboard.....plus it looks like shit. So AUX input and SAT ready is the reason I am doing this.

**12sechatch** · #8: 03-15-2013, 11:28 AM

Instead of starting a new thread, I figured I'd post here to keep clutter down, forgive me.

related to this thread:
From what I understand, you can not use the ipod kit AND the XM tuner (they plug into the same port). Is that correct?

Unrelated:
anyone know if the Grom bluetooth kit plugs into that same port? Also, if you can use the stock aux-in AND a grom bluetooth setup?

**GTTuner** · #9: 03-15-2013, 11:40 AM

http://ae64.com/Legacy_Gen4_HU_Transplant.htm

http://ae64.com/Ordering.htm

No problem, glad to help. Chk these links out, I am pretty sure it is discussed in one of them

**BigTDogg (MA)** · #**10:** 03-15-2013, 12:21 PM

You can definitely get it into the AUX port, but running your current tuner through the SAT input is beyond my realm. Sorry dude. I'll check the local pick-n-pulls next time I go to see if I can find a box.

**AkumaMax** · #**11:** 03-15-2013, 08:06 PM

you would be better off dishing out the $350 for the SAT Unit that gets integrated with our radio. It's possible you can find one for cheaper but they get sold faster than they are listed!

**GTTuner** · #**12:** 03-31-2013, 02:41 PM

Got my P204 and AUX working, loving it. However the XM radio going thru the FM modulator is killing me, sounds like shit. So I was going to bite the bullet and get the Subaru XM module ( a used one from a member on here for 200.00 plus buying a new antenna ) but I found this sweet deal:http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KOSA...er-reviews-tab

Now I will be able to add my iPod, and a blue tooth kit and control it all from the rotary knob. My current SC-C1 XM unit will adapt right up to this unit also. Look at what I paid for it. Hopefully I'll have this installed by next weekend ( I ordered the Kenwood Bluetooth kit also) and I'll let you know how it works.

**BigTDogg (MA)** · #**13:** 03-31-2013, 06:41 PM

That looks lie a pretty sweet kit

**AkumaMax** · #**14:** 03-31-2013, 07:23 PM

If you get that let us know how it sounds. I would be interested in that for sure!

**12sechatch** · #**15:** 03-31-2013, 09:49 PM

I picked up the Grom Audio kit (3 inputs: aux jack, iPod cable with control, and Bluetooth)....love it so far. Was $230ish after buying the $50 Bluetooth cable and $30ish iPod cable.

I didn't get XM control (not sure if they offer one even), but having full BT and iPod control while still looking stock (no extra unit visually) is amazing.