Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna Installation Guide
Warning and Safety Information Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the rubber cover/tail, it is recommended that the antenna be installed at or above room temperature (68 degrees). Lower temperatures may cause the adhesive on the rubber cover/tail to not adhere properly to the vehicle roof.
Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your kit in the future.
Installation The installation of the magnetic antenna consists of two installation steps: • Mounting the magnetic antenna and cover/tail on the vehicle • Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock The following sections provide instructions for both installation steps. Antenna Mounting The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold the antenna in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city).
Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van Convertible Figure 1 Follow this procedure to mount the antenna: 1. Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna. 2. Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 2, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The rubber cover/tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid. 3.
Protective Material Strain Relief Adhesive Strips Rubber Cover/Tail Antenna Cable Figure 2 5. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press firmly down on rubber cover/tail for another 30 seconds. At room temperature (68 degrees), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail.
Cable Routing When you have successfully mounted the antenna, you can begin the cable routing portion of the installation. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle: • • • • Sedan/Coupe on page 7 Pickup Truck on page 8 SUV/Mini-Van on page 10 Convertible on page 11 Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com.
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer. 2.
2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield 3. Route Cable Out of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue to Bottom of Door Opening. 1. Route Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 5. Bring Cable Out to SIRIUS Radio Location 4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet. Figure 5 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1.
5. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock. SUV/Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 6 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini-Van. 1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening 4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Radio Location 3. Route Cable Under Carpet to Dashboard 2.
doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 4. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location.
1. Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut. 2. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness. 3.
Tips The following Do and Do Not antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed. Do Mount the antenna on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge. Do Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
Do Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it. Do Use the supplied rubber tail cover to protect the antenna cable.
Do Not Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. Do Not Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. Do Not Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.
Do Not Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away. Do Not Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied rubber tail/cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SIRIUS receiver displays Antenna Not Detected message The SIRIUS antenna is not properly connected to the radio or vehicle dock, or the connection has become loose. Check the SIRIUS antenna connection to the radio or dock and make sure it is a good, snug fit. If the antenna is properly connected to the radio or vehicle dock, there may be a break in the cable or a problem with the antenna. SIRIUS receiver displays Acquiring Signal message.
Troubleshooting Continued Symptom Solution There is static or loss of clarity in the SIRIUS radio’s audio signal If you are using your SIRIUS radio’s FM transmitter to wirelessly transmit the audio from your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle’s FM radio, the FM channel you selected is most likely being used by a local broadcaster, which is interfering with the performance of your SIRIUS radio. Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle radio to locate an FM channel (between 88.
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