XM Direct™ Satellite Radio Package Allows you to play XM through your XM-ready Chrysler factory stereo Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it work with my system? Item# 209XMDCPK offer details Item# 209XMDCPK Review Sumary 9 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all Car-only Satellite Radio Packages In-stock Alternative SiriusXM SXV100V1 $59.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the XM Direct™ Satellite Radio Package by Matt Freeman Is the factory stereo in your Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle XM-ready? Reluctant to pay dealership prices to get the equipment you need for XM service? Then this is the solution for you. The XM Direct package includes everything necessary to play XM over your compatible factory stereo: an XM tuner box, a roof-mount antenna, and the adapter cable that connects the tuner to your stereo. The tuner box is compact, so you can mount it easily in a convenient spot behind the dash. The adapter cable connects to the tuner at one end, and to your factory stereo at the other, providing both signal to the stereo and power to the tuner. The antenna mounts magnetically on your vehicle's roof, and connects to tuner box. The cable also has a pass-through that lets you keep an extra component, such as a factory (or factory-compatible) CD changer, connected to the system. Note: Your factory stereo must be XM-ready to work with this package. You'll find a list of vehicles that might have the XM option below. Please enter your vehicle information or call a Sales Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to check compatibility. If you're not sure whether or not your factory stereo is XM-ready, ask your local dealership. Compatible Vehicles 2005 2004 2003 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler 300M Chrysler 300M Chrysler PT cruiser Chrysler Concord Chrysler Concord Chrysler Sebring Convertible Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Sebring Sedan Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Sebring Convertible Chrysler Sebring Convertible Dodge Caravan Chrysler Sebring Sedan Chrysler Sebring Sedan Dodge Neon Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Ram 1500 Chrysler Voyager Chrysler Voyager Dodge Stratus Dodge Caravan Dodge Caravan Jeep Liberty Dodge Dakota Dodge Dakota Jeep Wrangler Dodge Intrepid Dodge Durango Dodge Neon Dodge Intrepid Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Neon Dodge Stratus Dodge Ram 1500 Jeep Grand Cherokee Dodge Stratus Jeep Liberty Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Wrangler Jeep Liberty Jeep Wrangler Note: A subscription to XM< Highlights:XM Direct adapter package includes XM tuner, factory-system adapter cable and box, and roof-mount XM antennaworks with compatible, XM-ready Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep factory stereosaudio cables includedtuner dimensions: 4-1/2"W x 1-5/16"H x 4-1/2"Dantenna cable length: 19-3/4"adapter box dimensions: 3-3/16"W x 1-3/16"H x 3-11/16"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Note: this system will not work with your factory stereo if your vehicle has a factory navigation system installed. Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Service Loading... XM Compatible Brand Loading... Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Display Lines Loading... None Channel Presets Loading... None Song Memory Loading... None Built-in FM Transmitter Loading... No Car Kit Loading... No Home Kit Loading... No Changer Jack/Pass-Thru Loading... No NavTraffic Compatible Loading... No Included Antenna Loading... Car Antenna Dimensions and Warranty Width (inches) Loading... 4-1/2 Height (inches) Loading... 1-5/16 Depth (inches) Loading... 5-1/8 Parts Warranty Loading... 1Yr(tuner)/3Yrs(adapter) Labor Warranty Loading... 1Yr(tuner)/3Yrs(adapter) Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One box containing an XM Tuner blister pack and an XM Smart Digital Adapter box: The XM Tuner blister pack contains: Universal XM Satellite Radio tuner (for satellite-ready car stereos) Magnetic antenna with attached 19.75' cable (terminating into an SMB connector) 4 Plastic wire ties Installation Guide XM101 Channel Guide The XM Smart Digital Adapter box contains: XMDirect Smart Digital Adapter for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep factory radios (XMDCHY100) 38" DIN cable (has an 8-pin male connector on each end) 16" Cable harness 37" RCA cable (has left and right RCA audio connectors on each end) Installation & User's Quick Guide Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Inputs and Outputs Specifications Dimensions Features Overview: This package includes the XMD1000 universal XM Satellite Radio tuner, an XMDCHY100 Smart Digital Adapter, and a magnetic XM antenna. The adapter allows you to connect the XMD1000 tuner to select Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles with compatible factory radios. In addition to the tuner, adapter and antenna, you must have a subscription to XM Satellite Radio to receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio: XM Satellite Radio programming offers 170 digital radio channels including 69 channels of commercial free music, plus news, sports, talk, comedy, and other entertainment programming from coast to coast. XM also offers instant traffic and weather alerts for 21 major US cities, as well as live sports broadcasts from Major League Baseball, NHL, the PGA tour, Indy car racing and several major college conferences. Antenna: The XMD1000 includes an ultra-thin Micro Antenna with a 19-3/4' cable. The strong magnetic base securely attaches the antenna to the vehicle. Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted on a metal surface of the vehicle roof in the center of an area with at least 12" x 12" of surface area, and a minimum of 6" from a window or sunroof. The antenna has the following dimensions: W=1.769", H=0.654", D=2.323". Cable Harness Connections: One end of the cable harness plugs into the adapter and the other end interfaces with the factory radio. The adapter end of the cable harness has a white 10-pin rectangular connector. The radio side of the harness has the following two connectors: a gray 10-pin female connector and a gray 10-pin (8 pins present) male connector. The female connector plugs into the back of the factory radio and the male connector is used as a pass-through for other audio devices. Inputs and Outputs Tuner Inputs and Outputs: Antenna: SMB connector for use with supplied antenna Controller/Head Unit: 8-pin jack that connects to the adapter using the supplied DIN cable Audio Output: left and right RCA audio jacks (manual incorrectly states this is a 3.5mm minijack); connects to the adapter using the supplied RCA cable Adapter Inputs and Outputs: To Factory Radio: 10-pin jack that connects to the factory radio using the supplied cable harness To Tuner: 8-pin jack that connects to the tuner using the supplied DIN cable Audio Input: left and right RCA audio jacks; connects to the tuner using the supplied RCA cable Specifications Tuner Specifications: Frequency: 2320 to 2332.5 MHz Bandwidth: 12.5 MHz Dimensions Dimensions: Tuner: W=4.456", H=1.295", D=4.464" (5.121" including tabs) Adapter: W=3.141", H=1.186", D=3.652" (5.458" including cables) Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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Written By Darren, Vienna, Virginia on Thursday, July 12, 2007 I just installed the unit in my 2006 Chrysler RBQ 6 Disk Radio and all works great! I even get all the song and artist information. I guess since I have such a new radio such as the RBQ with the RDS logo on the front all went so smoothly. I love it and as I tap the MODE button I go from AM-FM-CD-XM with no problems. I recommend it if you have one on the late model Chrysler radios. PS: I bought one for our other Chrysler vehicle back in 2005 that has a RB1 Navigation Radio in it and I got the same great results! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great product Written By Kevin, Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 Upgraded to this from the SkiFi2 unit that broadcast the signal to the radio via FM. The XM Direct package took 30 minutes to install in my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 RBK radio. Only one screw to get the dash covering the radio off, 4 screws to remove the radio and had enough room to place the XM Direct components behind my dash. Activated the new unit and I have perfect digital sound a step up from having to listen to static and interference due to the crowed FM spectrum in the Atlanta area. This unit is a great deal and easy to install. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 XM Direct™ Satellite Radio Package Written By Ron, Waynesboro, PA on Friday, October 13, 2006 I installed this in my Dad's Grand Cherokee and it works great. My only small complaint is that it may take up to 1-2 minutes to initialize when you start the car. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 XM install for 2006 Jeep Liberty w/RBK radio Written By Greymud, Chula Vista, CA on Monday, August 14, 2006 XM Radio does work, but no channel 0. This makes it difficult to activate (must get radio ID off of the receiver before installation). It will only show channel number (except 0), no Artist, Title, Genre, etc information will be displayed. This was confirmed with Terk.Installation was simple. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 XM install for 2002 Dodge Caravan w/RBQ radio Written By Tom, Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 Unit installed great, have no problems. It took longer to tie the excess cables and route the antenna wire than do the hardware install. Everything plugs right in where it should.I found great space behind climate control under stock radio for adapter and receiver. This may vary for your van. I have a base model with only front a/c. Antenna cable was not long enough to mount at rear of roof, but works great at front of roof with wire tucked in behind windshield weatherstripping.Crutchfield now says this unit will not work with the RBQ radio. I do know that XM ready means satellite ready. I though only Sirius could be used with the Chrysler radios. This install recognizes it as XM radio on the display.Hope you enjoy having satellite radio for under half what the dealer would charge for the Sirius equipment, I sure have. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 XM Direct Install for Jeep Rubicon (TJ) 2005 Written By Mark, San Antonio on Thursday, January 26, 2006 The XM Direct install went surprisingly well. The biggest problem I had was finding a place to mount the XM receiver in the Jeeps cramped quarters. Under the drivers side of the dash provided the best place. Use industrial strength Velcro and you'll have no problems.For Jeep owners: You can mount the antenna underneath the hardtop on your soundbar with no problem. The signal comes in clear and strong because the fiberglass top does not deflect it. Best of all you have nothing inside or out that advertises to thieves that you have anything other than a factory stereo. Run your wires out of the dash, up the weather stripping on the door frame, over the rollbar and onto the soundbar. It looks clean and no wires ever show.Oh, XM direct worked just fine. I have the RBQ head-unit with the 6-disk CD changer, and I receive all stations with no problem 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Don't Buy It! Written By Stephen, Leesburg, VA on Thursday, December 29, 2005 I bought this product from Crutchfield in March of 2005. As of December 2005, I've returned the XMDirect Smart Digital Adapter (model # XMDPIO100) twice, once to Crutchfield and once to TERK. I've also returned the Universal Tuner Box (model # XMD1000) once to TERK.The problem I was experiencing was not being able to receive all the XM satellite radio stations. It started with all the channels not displaying. I called XM and they refreshed the stations for me. Only some of the stations displayed. I called again, and again, and finally was told to return the hardware because that was probably the problem. This problem hasn't gone away or been corrected.The TERK equipment STINKS and I wouldn't recommend anyone to buy it. Don't even take it if it's free.The other big problem with this product is that it's two pieces and difficult to fit behind your vehicle's dashboard. XM should NOT be indorsing this product. 2 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Best Thing since the invention of xm radio Written By jgglzz, Brownsville, Texas on Thursday, November 03, 2005 This xm radio factory just work perfect with my factory radio ( no more extras on the dashboard it's worth the money even if you have a rbk or rbb model radio still work great ) My Sebring looks like has to be luxury !!! And it is the easy thing to install in less then and hour i was hearing frank sinatra, jazz, clear and loud with the factory radio also do is not intefere with my factory 6 cd changer with the mode button you switch from am / fm / cd player/ 6 cd player and the satelite radio It's PERFECT ! 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 XM Tuner Install in '04 Dodge Ram 1500 Written By David, Blue Grass, IA on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 I installed this XM kit into my 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with the RBQ In-Dash 6CD Radio and Infinity System. The antenna was easy and I mounted it at the rear of the cab, just ahead of the 3rd brake light, running the wire through and behind the 3rd brake lens, above the headliner, and down the A-pillar.The lower half of the dash had to be removed to find a location to install both the tuner and the adapter. I used velcro to secure both units, placing the tuner on top of the glove box enclosure and the adapter behind a vertical panel directly behind the radio surround bezel.The installation instructions are geared toward the professional, but with some forethought and planning, the install was not all that bad. It helped to have the factory tech manual for my truck to open up the headliner and remove and replace the pillar trim pieces and lower dash parts. I did not even have to call Crutchfield's Tech Support. But knowing they were available really gave me the confidence to try the install myself.Once everything was installed, connecting the wires was straight forward, truly plug and play. What's really nice about this setup, is there's nothing stuck on the dash, and the look remains factory.The XM system works great with my factory RBQ radio, including the display, the presets, and the factory steering wheel controls.Activation was a snap, and XM Radio really makes a nice addition. Total install time was about three hours. On a scale of 1 to 5 for difficulty, with 1 being a snap and 5 being rather difficult, I'd say this install was between 2 and 3. 28 out of 31 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-9 of 9 items Learn more about Car-only Satellite Radio Packages Learn more about Car-only Satellite Radio Packages What Are Dedicated Car Satellite Radios? What Are Dedicated Car Satellite Radios? Matt Freeman 11/3/2011 based on 21 ratings (6 comments) An overview of satellite radios that work exclusively in the car. Video: How to Install a Satellite Radio or GPS Antenna Video: How to Install a Satellite Radio or GPS Antenna Robert Ferency-Viars 7/23/2010 based on 53 ratings (16 comments) Crutchfield shows you how to install an antenna in your vehicle for a satellite radio or GPS navigation system. 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Our take on the XM Direct™ Satellite Radio Package by Matt Freeman Is the factory stereo in your Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep vehicle XM-ready? Reluctant to pay dealership prices to get the equipment you need for XM service? Then this is the solution for you. The XM Direct package includes everything necessary to play XM over your compatible factory stereo: an XM tuner box, a roof-mount antenna, and the adapter cable that connects the tuner to your stereo. The tuner box is compact, so you can mount it easily in a convenient spot behind the dash. The adapter cable connects to the tuner at one end, and to your factory stereo at the other, providing both signal to the stereo and power to the tuner. The antenna mounts magnetically on your vehicle's roof, and connects to tuner box. The cable also has a pass-through that lets you keep an extra component, such as a factory (or factory-compatible) CD changer, connected to the system. Note: Your factory stereo must be XM-ready to work with this package. You'll find a list of vehicles that might have the XM option below. Please enter your vehicle information or call a Sales Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to check compatibility. If you're not sure whether or not your factory stereo is XM-ready, ask your local dealership. Compatible Vehicles 2005 2004 2003 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler 300M Chrysler 300M Chrysler PT cruiser Chrysler Concord Chrysler Concord Chrysler Sebring Convertible Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Sebring Sedan Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Sebring Convertible Chrysler Sebring Convertible Dodge Caravan Chrysler Sebring Sedan Chrysler Sebring Sedan Dodge Neon Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Ram 1500 Chrysler Voyager Chrysler Voyager Dodge Stratus Dodge Caravan Dodge Caravan Jeep Liberty Dodge Dakota Dodge Dakota Jeep Wrangler Dodge Intrepid Dodge Durango Dodge Neon Dodge Intrepid Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Neon Dodge Stratus Dodge Ram 1500 Jeep Grand Cherokee Dodge Stratus Jeep Liberty Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Wrangler Jeep Liberty Jeep Wrangler Note: A subscription to XM< Highlights:XM Direct adapter package includes XM tuner, factory-system adapter cable and box, and roof-mount XM antennaworks with compatible, XM-ready Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep factory stereosaudio cables includedtuner dimensions: 4-1/2"W x 1-5/16"H x 4-1/2"Dantenna cable length: 19-3/4"adapter box dimensions: 3-3/16"W x 1-3/16"H x 3-11/16"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Note: this system will not work with your factory stereo if your vehicle has a factory navigation system installed.
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Service Loading... XM Compatible Brand Loading... Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep Display Lines Loading... None Channel Presets Loading... None Song Memory Loading... None Built-in FM Transmitter Loading... No Car Kit Loading... No Home Kit Loading... No Changer Jack/Pass-Thru Loading... No NavTraffic Compatible Loading... No Included Antenna Loading... Car Antenna Dimensions and Warranty Width (inches) Loading... 4-1/2 Height (inches) Loading... 1-5/16 Depth (inches) Loading... 5-1/8 Parts Warranty Loading... 1Yr(tuner)/3Yrs(adapter) Labor Warranty Loading... 1Yr(tuner)/3Yrs(adapter) Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual One box containing an XM Tuner blister pack and an XM Smart Digital Adapter box: The XM Tuner blister pack contains: Universal XM Satellite Radio tuner (for satellite-ready car stereos) Magnetic antenna with attached 19.75' cable (terminating into an SMB connector) 4 Plastic wire ties Installation Guide XM101 Channel Guide The XM Smart Digital Adapter box contains: XMDirect Smart Digital Adapter for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep factory radios (XMDCHY100) 38" DIN cable (has an 8-pin male connector on each end) 16" Cable harness 37" RCA cable (has left and right RCA audio connectors on each end) Installation & User's Quick Guide Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Inputs and Outputs Specifications Dimensions Features Overview: This package includes the XMD1000 universal XM Satellite Radio tuner, an XMDCHY100 Smart Digital Adapter, and a magnetic XM antenna. The adapter allows you to connect the XMD1000 tuner to select Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles with compatible factory radios. In addition to the tuner, adapter and antenna, you must have a subscription to XM Satellite Radio to receive XM programming. XM Satellite Radio: XM Satellite Radio programming offers 170 digital radio channels including 69 channels of commercial free music, plus news, sports, talk, comedy, and other entertainment programming from coast to coast. XM also offers instant traffic and weather alerts for 21 major US cities, as well as live sports broadcasts from Major League Baseball, NHL, the PGA tour, Indy car racing and several major college conferences. Antenna: The XMD1000 includes an ultra-thin Micro Antenna with a 19-3/4' cable. The strong magnetic base securely attaches the antenna to the vehicle. Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted on a metal surface of the vehicle roof in the center of an area with at least 12" x 12" of surface area, and a minimum of 6" from a window or sunroof. The antenna has the following dimensions: W=1.769", H=0.654", D=2.323". Cable Harness Connections: One end of the cable harness plugs into the adapter and the other end interfaces with the factory radio. The adapter end of the cable harness has a white 10-pin rectangular connector. The radio side of the harness has the following two connectors: a gray 10-pin female connector and a gray 10-pin (8 pins present) male connector. The female connector plugs into the back of the factory radio and the male connector is used as a pass-through for other audio devices. Inputs and Outputs Tuner Inputs and Outputs: Antenna: SMB connector for use with supplied antenna Controller/Head Unit: 8-pin jack that connects to the adapter using the supplied DIN cable Audio Output: left and right RCA audio jacks (manual incorrectly states this is a 3.5mm minijack); connects to the adapter using the supplied RCA cable Adapter Inputs and Outputs: To Factory Radio: 10-pin jack that connects to the factory radio using the supplied cable harness To Tuner: 8-pin jack that connects to the tuner using the supplied DIN cable Audio Input: left and right RCA audio jacks; connects to the tuner using the supplied RCA cable Specifications Tuner Specifications: Frequency: 2320 to 2332.5 MHz Bandwidth: 12.5 MHz Dimensions Dimensions: Tuner: W=4.456", H=1.295", D=4.464" (5.121" including tabs) Adapter: W=3.141", H=1.186", D=3.652" (5.458" including cables)
5 out of 5 Works like a charm in my RBQ and RB1! Written By Darren, Vienna, Virginia on Thursday, July 12, 2007 I just installed the unit in my 2006 Chrysler RBQ 6 Disk Radio and all works great! I even get all the song and artist information. I guess since I have such a new radio such as the RBQ with the RDS logo on the front all went so smoothly. I love it and as I tap the MODE button I go from AM-FM-CD-XM with no problems. I recommend it if you have one on the late model Chrysler radios. PS: I bought one for our other Chrysler vehicle back in 2005 that has a RB1 Navigation Radio in it and I got the same great results! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great product Written By Kevin, Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, May 08, 2007 Upgraded to this from the SkiFi2 unit that broadcast the signal to the radio via FM. The XM Direct package took 30 minutes to install in my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 RBK radio. Only one screw to get the dash covering the radio off, 4 screws to remove the radio and had enough room to place the XM Direct components behind my dash. Activated the new unit and I have perfect digital sound a step up from having to listen to static and interference due to the crowed FM spectrum in the Atlanta area. This unit is a great deal and easy to install. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 XM Direct™ Satellite Radio Package Written By Ron, Waynesboro, PA on Friday, October 13, 2006 I installed this in my Dad's Grand Cherokee and it works great. My only small complaint is that it may take up to 1-2 minutes to initialize when you start the car. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 out of 5 XM install for 2006 Jeep Liberty w/RBK radio Written By Greymud, Chula Vista, CA on Monday, August 14, 2006 XM Radio does work, but no channel 0. This makes it difficult to activate (must get radio ID off of the receiver before installation). It will only show channel number (except 0), no Artist, Title, Genre, etc information will be displayed. This was confirmed with Terk.Installation was simple. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 XM install for 2002 Dodge Caravan w/RBQ radio Written By Tom, Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 Unit installed great, have no problems. It took longer to tie the excess cables and route the antenna wire than do the hardware install. Everything plugs right in where it should.I found great space behind climate control under stock radio for adapter and receiver. This may vary for your van. I have a base model with only front a/c. Antenna cable was not long enough to mount at rear of roof, but works great at front of roof with wire tucked in behind windshield weatherstripping.Crutchfield now says this unit will not work with the RBQ radio. I do know that XM ready means satellite ready. I though only Sirius could be used with the Chrysler radios. This install recognizes it as XM radio on the display.Hope you enjoy having satellite radio for under half what the dealer would charge for the Sirius equipment, I sure have. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 XM Direct Install for Jeep Rubicon (TJ) 2005 Written By Mark, San Antonio on Thursday, January 26, 2006 The XM Direct install went surprisingly well. The biggest problem I had was finding a place to mount the XM receiver in the Jeeps cramped quarters. Under the drivers side of the dash provided the best place. Use industrial strength Velcro and you'll have no problems.For Jeep owners: You can mount the antenna underneath the hardtop on your soundbar with no problem. The signal comes in clear and strong because the fiberglass top does not deflect it. Best of all you have nothing inside or out that advertises to thieves that you have anything other than a factory stereo. Run your wires out of the dash, up the weather stripping on the door frame, over the rollbar and onto the soundbar. It looks clean and no wires ever show.Oh, XM direct worked just fine. I have the RBQ head-unit with the 6-disk CD changer, and I receive all stations with no problem 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Don't Buy It! Written By Stephen, Leesburg, VA on Thursday, December 29, 2005 I bought this product from Crutchfield in March of 2005. As of December 2005, I've returned the XMDirect Smart Digital Adapter (model # XMDPIO100) twice, once to Crutchfield and once to TERK. I've also returned the Universal Tuner Box (model # XMD1000) once to TERK.The problem I was experiencing was not being able to receive all the XM satellite radio stations. It started with all the channels not displaying. I called XM and they refreshed the stations for me. Only some of the stations displayed. I called again, and again, and finally was told to return the hardware because that was probably the problem. This problem hasn't gone away or been corrected.The TERK equipment STINKS and I wouldn't recommend anyone to buy it. Don't even take it if it's free.The other big problem with this product is that it's two pieces and difficult to fit behind your vehicle's dashboard. XM should NOT be indorsing this product. 2 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Best Thing since the invention of xm radio Written By jgglzz, Brownsville, Texas on Thursday, November 03, 2005 This xm radio factory just work perfect with my factory radio ( no more extras on the dashboard it's worth the money even if you have a rbk or rbb model radio still work great ) My Sebring looks like has to be luxury !!! And it is the easy thing to install in less then and hour i was hearing frank sinatra, jazz, clear and loud with the factory radio also do is not intefere with my factory 6 cd changer with the mode button you switch from am / fm / cd player/ 6 cd player and the satelite radio It's PERFECT ! 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 XM Tuner Install in '04 Dodge Ram 1500 Written By David, Blue Grass, IA on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 I installed this XM kit into my 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with the RBQ In-Dash 6CD Radio and Infinity System. The antenna was easy and I mounted it at the rear of the cab, just ahead of the 3rd brake light, running the wire through and behind the 3rd brake lens, above the headliner, and down the A-pillar.The lower half of the dash had to be removed to find a location to install both the tuner and the adapter. I used velcro to secure both units, placing the tuner on top of the glove box enclosure and the adapter behind a vertical panel directly behind the radio surround bezel.The installation instructions are geared toward the professional, but with some forethought and planning, the install was not all that bad. It helped to have the factory tech manual for my truck to open up the headliner and remove and replace the pillar trim pieces and lower dash parts. I did not even have to call Crutchfield's Tech Support. But knowing they were available really gave me the confidence to try the install myself.Once everything was installed, connecting the wires was straight forward, truly plug and play. What's really nice about this setup, is there's nothing stuck on the dash, and the look remains factory.The XM system works great with my factory RBQ radio, including the display, the presets, and the factory steering wheel controls.Activation was a snap, and XM Radio really makes a nice addition. Total install time was about three hours. On a scale of 1 to 5 for difficulty, with 1 being a snap and 5 being rather difficult, I'd say this install was between 2 and 3. 28 out of 31 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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