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C

. In-glass, in the rear windshield:

 Several strands of wires in the rear windshield glass, usu-

ally near the top of the window. There is a difference between the rear window defroster wires 
found in many vehicles and the FM antenna. The rear window defroster wires have uniform spac-
ing and all wires run from edge to edge in the glass while the FM antenna wires have uneven 
spacing, breaks in the wires, and some of the wires do not run from edge to edge in the glass.

D

. Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof:

 A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the rear part of 

the roof (often just above the back windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer.

E

. Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk:

 A fixed or retractable whip or aerial 

antenna located on the rear fender or trunk of the vehicle.

F

. Whip/aerial mounted on front part of roof:

 A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the front part of 

the roof (often just above the front windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer.

G

. In-glass, in the front windshield:

 One or more strands of wire in the front windshield, usu-

ally near the top of the windshield.

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. In-glass, in a rear side window:

 Several strands of wires in a rear side window, especially 

in some SUV, mini-vans and station wagons.

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Summary of Contents for FEA25

Page 1: ...FEA25 FM Extender Antenna Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...4 Overview 5 Installation 6 Appendix A Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna 18 Copyrights Trademarks 2007 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc All Rights Reserved SIRIUS the SIRIUS dog logo channel names and lo...

Page 3: ...the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident The installation and...

Page 4: ...hown is present If anything is missing or damaged or if the antenna fails to operate properly notify your dealer immediately It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials...

Page 5: ...her connection method such as a Direct Connection or Cassette Adapter please refer to the manual which accompanied your SIRIUS plug and play radio or vehicle dock Vehicle Radio SIRIUS Radio FM Extende...

Page 6: ...tep 1 Determine the type and location of your vehicle s FM antenna Being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle s FM antenna is the key to prop erly installing the FEA in your vehicle...

Page 7: ...mounted on the rear part of the roof often just above the back windshield glass The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer E Whip aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk A fixed or retractable...

Page 8: ...NA DURING THE FINAL INSTALLATION USE THE CABLE GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE IN POSITION UNTIL IT REACHES THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING CONNECTS TO THE FM OUT CONNECTOR OF YOUR SIRIUS RADIO OR DOCK ANTENNA CA...

Page 9: ...the glass on the same side as the antenna i e nearest to the antenna Figure 3 Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab The antenna wire between the two suction cups should be pulled...

Page 10: ...a center the FEA below the antenna whip For vehicles with the in glass antenna the FEA should be directly over one of the FM antenna s wires Note Do not install the FEA over the defroster wires see Fi...

Page 11: ...n the rear windshield at the edge of the glass on the same side as the antenna i e nearest to the antenna Figure 5 Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab The antenna wire between t...

Page 12: ...top antenna center the FEA below the antenna whip For vehicles with the in glass antenna the FEA should be directly over the antenna wire itself Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol...

Page 13: ...tly over the FM radio antenna If the in glass antenna wires are horizontal mount the FEA horizontally on the glass directly over the FM radio antenna Figure 7 Clean the suction cup mounting areas with...

Page 14: ...the FM OUT plug on a radio however your radio may look different depending upon your particular model of radio FM OUT From FM Extender Antenna FM OUT From FM Extender Antenna Step 5 Find an FM channel...

Page 15: ...For Stiletto radios select Settings then Dock then FM Transmit For S50 radios select Settings then Device Settings then FM Frequencies Set the channel number on your SIRIUS radio to match the SIRIUS p...

Page 16: ...your vehicle s FM radio If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or minimized Figure 11 3 If the level of static or interference...

Page 17: ...cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or moulding at the edge of the window Take advantage of any existing cable channel or wiring conduit and route the cable around...

Page 18: ...the FM antenna but in reality they are not Instead they may actually be GPS OnStar cell phone factory installed satellite radio antennas or other type of antennas Please be aware of the following when...

Page 19: ...of 7 inches or longer are likely to be the FM antenna If your ve hicle has a short stubby antenna you should continue searching your vehicle s FM antenna If after searching your vehicle you re still...

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