AVIC-D1 Antenna ?

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Topic: AVIC-D1 Antenna ?

Posted By: GEORGE32
Subject: AVIC-D1 Antenna ?
Date Posted: November 10, 2005 at 11:15 AM

Has anyone tried locating the AVIC-D1 antenna in the XM module housing located on the roof of a GM vehicle? What I'm saying is remove the existing XM antenna from the housing on the roof and replace it with the AVIC antenna.

Is this a difficult operation? I have a Chev. Tahoe and would like to do this if possible. Also, I would like to locate the GEX-P10XMT antenna there also.

Thanks,

George

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George

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Posted By: SoundAudio
Date Posted: November 10, 2005 at 1:24 PM

I've heard that it works for the really easy for the Cobalt so I would assume it to be the same. Sounds like a good idea.

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Good Luck!
-Thad

Posted By: GEORGE32
Date Posted: November 10, 2005 at 2:35 PM

Thanks for your reply.

It appears that it will work, as "useridzero" has a very detailed instruction on a post I just came across (see below).

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=61265&KW=Colorado

I will be locating both antennas in the XM housing over the weekend and will reply with the results. I used to have the antennas located just under the upper dash trim panel but found receiption in some circumstances less than optimal.

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George

Posted By: dsime
Date Posted: November 10, 2005 at 9:47 PM

Does your factory XM antenna have 1 terminal or 2?

If it's got 1 then you could use that for your new XM tuner instead of gutting it. Just a thought to save you time....

I've done plenty replacement XM installs this way posted_image

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It can be done but how much are you willing to pay?

Posted By: GEORGE32
Date Posted: November 11, 2005 at 6:12 AM

dsime,

I'm not sure, how do I tell? The vehicle is a 2005 Chev. Tahoe. If it has 1 terminal could you tell me how I can use the existing antenna?

Thanks,

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George

Posted By: GEORGE32
Date Posted: November 14, 2005 at 8:26 AM

Well, I am using the factory XM antenna now as suggested "dsime". After dropping the headliner and unbolting the factory antenna I could see that this was going to be a little more involved than I would like. Anyway, the XM radio is located below the glove box (2005 Tahoe). The antenna is a single brown wire. Simply remove the yellow plastic cover and plug into the Pioneer GEX-P920XM (see photo).

I removed the upper dash trim panel and mounted the GEX-P920XM underneath. This is the easiest way I've found the work on the entire install, not difficult to remove and opens everything up so wires can be secured properly.

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George

Posted By: GEORGE32
Date Posted: November 14, 2005 at 8:47 AM

Correction: GEX-P10XMT

Photos:

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George