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AUX-GM3x Auxiliary input Jack Installation Guide for GM CLASS II Radios with Satellite Tuner Created August 1, 2015
Revised March 30, 2016
Introduction: Many GM vehicles have no option to plug-in and play a portable audio device, but if your vehicle has an XM Tuner (active or inactive), the AUX-GM3x provides a 3.5mm Audio jack which can be used to connect and play all kinds of audio devices including Smartphones, MP3 Players, iPods etc. while also retaining the SiriusXM option. Keep in mind that for the AUXAUX-GM3x to work, the vehicle must have an XM tuner Module. Module . See Frequently Asked question at the end of this guide for more details.
Fig. 1 installation diagram
Installation: (connects to XM module, not Radio) Radio) This adapter connects to the XM Module (Radio removal not
3. Connect the factory 16-way plug removed in step 1 to the 16way connector on adapter harness (See See Fig. 2)
required). Purchase our AUXAUX-GM3 if you prefer to make the connection to the back of the radio in the dash. Cable lengths vary by vehicle. Please purchase the right length for your application. 1. Locate the XM tuner in your vehicle. See XM Module location Chart at the end of this Guide for possible location. location.
2. Disconnect the factory 16-way plug from Satellite Tuner (See Fig. 1) 1). Simply pull the blue locking tab then press the black release tab. (See Fig. 3) 3
Fig. 2 Adapter harness 16-way connector
4. Connect the 16-way plug from adapter harness (See Fig. 3) to the 16-way connector on XM Tuner.
6. Drill a ¼” hole in the dash or panel, push the aux jack threated end through the hole and secure with nut (See Fig. 5) 5
Fig. 5
Fig. 3 Adapter harness 16-way plug
5. Carefully route the audio jack (See Fig. 4) 4 to a location on the dash or nearby panel where it will be mounted (within 4, 6 or 10 ft.) Location will vary based on vehicle and customer’s preference.
Fig. 4 Audio Jack
Warning! Should you decide to mount the jack, make sure the panel is no thicker than 1/8” otherwise the jack threads won’t protrude enough to engage the nut. (If necessary use a dremel or sander to thin the panel). Mounting the jack is not necessary but doing so makes for a stock appearance and easier to connect and disconnect your audio device.
Test Operation: Operation:
Frequently asked questions
1. Turn the Radio “ON”
1.
(changer is builtbuilt -into the radio)? radio )?
2. Press the “BAND BAND” BAND button until XM1 or XM2 is displayed
YES; YES ; BUT S atellite Tuner is required otherwise the AUX-GM3x will
and XM Channel (preview channel) will play
not work.
3. Connect your audio device to 3.5mm jack using the included 3 ft. Audio cable or similar (See Fig. 6) 6
Does the AUXAUX -GM3x GM3x work in vehicles with a 66- CD Changer radio
2.
Will I be able to use the Speakerphone option on my phone? Yes! When in a call you may enter speakerphone mode on your phone
4. Put audio device in play mode and enjoy.
at which point you will hear the caller’s voice on the car speakers. 3.
My vehicle does not have an XM Tuner, is there any way to install a device to play my portable device? If vehicle has an external CD Changer purchase our AUX-GM3, however if vehicle does not have any external options (XM, CD Changer etc.), an auxiliary input adapter (e.g. PXDXGM3, SVG-707,
Fig. 6 3.5mm Male audio cable
PXAUX etc.) is required. 4.
Measure the distance between XM Tuner and location where you intend to place the 1/8” jack, and then select that length from drop-
5. Use the radio volume control button to set the playback level.
down menu.
If distortion is heard lower the volume on the audio device. 5. Warning! Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from the Radio. You must use the audio devices built-in controls to access audio files.
My XM subscription has expired, will this adapter still work? work? YES;; vehicle must have XM tuner. Works with or without Subscription. YES
6.
I’m not the original owner and don’t know if vehicle has SiriusXM. SiriusXM. How can I find out without ripping the car apart?
6. To listen to XM simply disconnect the 3.5mm audio cable
Turn Radio “ON”, press the “BAND” button repeatedly as the radio
from the jack and operate XM as customary
cycle through AM/FM/XM1/XM2.. If only AM/FM is displayed, your
7. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the Panels surrounding the XM tuner.
Which cable length should I select from the dropdrop-down menu? menu?
vehicle does not have an XM Tuner. 7.
I s there an adapter that connects to the radio in dash instead of the SiriusXM tuner location? location ? YES; YES ; the AUXAUX -GM3 connects to GM Class II radios in the dash.
8.
My factory radio is XM Ready but there is no XM tuner in the vehicle. vehicle Will the AUXAUX-GM3x work? NO; NO For the AUX-GM3x to work, XM tuner module must be present
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