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Pete M · 06-05-2016, 11:53 AM

Hi guys, I'm seriously considering upgrading to an Android unit in my 2014 1LT.
I currently only have the basic stock radio.
I know i'll need a Scosche or Metra face plate, but i'm wondering what else is involved.
I don't need one with a DVD or CD in it since I will use my phone for a lot of the music.
How do I keep my Sirius XM?
Can I store play lists in the unit?
Can I add a SD card to store music or GPS data?
What additional harnesses will I need for my steering wheel controls?
Will it talk to my on board data as far as all my diagnostics?
I need to run a cable from the unit to the backup camera, right?

I'm sure these questions have probably been covered somewhere already,I guess I'm just too lazy to dig through multiple threads..

Thanks....

Pete M · 06-07-2016, 01:37 PM

Ok, so I've learned through some research that SiriusXM can be had only by using my phone or an external Sirius receiver. Has anyone set it up with the separate receiver? If so, where did you mount the antenna and the receiver so it looked good?

nosmr2 · 06-08-2016, 01:28 PM

Not sure I'm a lot of help here. But I have installed a stand alone XM receiver on a previous vehicle. It was pretty large back then and had to be mounted under the seat, not sure of the current size. But don't forget you will need to run power to it. And I've never had good luck mounting an XM antenna inside the vehicle, regardless of if it was in a window or hatchback. And the small XM magnet will create cool little rust spots under it on your paint job, or at least it did in the Houston humidity.

I really like XM, don't want to open that debate again, but I don't think its worth the hassle to install stand alone. YMMV.

One more factor to consider, my XM radio sounded fine with my stock BA stereo. After installing an amp and woofer you can really tell a difference in sound quality between XM, CD and the regular radio. The XM sounds pretty bad.

Good luck either way.

Firebreed · 06-10-2016, 09:35 AM

I reused the factory antenna, you just have to take the plastic clip off the connector and plug it into the external Xm unit. Just make sure your aftermarket radio supports Xm radio.

sent from the middle of nowhere, Pacific ocean

06-05-2016, 11:53 AM	#1
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	Sirius XM with Android unit and other questions.. Hi guys, I'm seriously considering upgrading to an Android unit in my 2014 1LT. I currently only have the basic stock radio. I know i'll need a Scosche or Metra face plate, but i'm wondering what else is involved. I don't need one with a DVD or CD in it since I will use my phone for a lot of the music. How do I keep my Sirius XM? Can I store play lists in the unit? Can I add a SD card to store music or GPS data? What additional harnesses will I need for my steering wheel controls? Will it talk to my on board data as far as all my diagnostics? I need to run a cable from the unit to the backup camera, right? I'm sure these questions have probably been covered somewhere already,I guess I'm just too lazy to dig through multiple threads.. Thanks.... __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

06-07-2016, 01:37 PM	#2
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	Ok, so I've learned through some research that SiriusXM can be had only by using my phone or an external Sirius receiver. Has anyone set it up with the separate receiver? If so, where did you mount the antenna and the receiver so it looked good? __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

06-08-2016, 01:28 PM	#3
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Not sure I'm a lot of help here. But I have installed a stand alone XM receiver on a previous vehicle. It was pretty large back then and had to be mounted under the seat, not sure of the current size. But don't forget you will need to run power to it. And I've never had good luck mounting an XM antenna inside the vehicle, regardless of if it was in a window or hatchback. And the small XM magnet will create cool little rust spots under it on your paint job, or at least it did in the Houston humidity. I really like XM, don't want to open that debate again, but I don't think its worth the hassle to install stand alone. YMMV. One more factor to consider, my XM radio sounded fine with my stock BA stereo. After installing an amp and woofer you can really tell a difference in sound quality between XM, CD and the regular radio. The XM sounds pretty bad. Good luck either way. __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion

06-10-2016, 09:35 AM	#4
Firebreed Got Boost? Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 SLP TVS 2300 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 404	I reused the factory antenna, you just have to take the plastic clip off the connector and plug it into the external Xm unit. Just make sure your aftermarket radio supports Xm radio. sent from the middle of nowhere, Pacific ocean __________________ 2011 1SS/RS M6 MOD List: SLP 2300 Supercharged, Flowmaster AT Cat back, aux 4 guage cluster, 12" kicker sub and Kicker Zx400.1 amp, PFADT Lowering springs CAI Inc. CAI, Hurst Short throw shifter, JBA 1 7/8 Long tube headers. Future Mods: 416ci stroker.