Alpine HU with OEM Antenna

tsutt · 10-31-2012, 11:59 AM

Has anyone successfully been able to attach the OEM antenna to an aftermarket HU? I currently have the XM antenna on the front dash with metal plate and reception is not very good. Lots of dead spots where I live with this setup. Reception was good with OEM XM and roof antenna.

Any help appreciated.

90 ST · 10-31-2012, 12:43 PM

you need this, Metra Part # 40-NI12 | Aftermarket Antenna | Metra Online
OEM Ant to Aftermrk HU.

jaycz · 10-31-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

you need this, Metra Part # 40-NI12 | Aftermarket Antenna | Metra Online
OEM Ant to Aftermrk HU.

I think he is wanting to use stock xm antenna built into the Z.

tsutt · 10-31-2012, 03:58 PM

Correct, would like to use the stock XM antenna. I'm guessing I'm SOL.

bigaudiofanat · 10-31-2012, 04:23 PM

You can use the factory XM antenna for a XM alpine receiver, I think there is one tab you may have to cut off of the factory conector to make it fit, however it will work.

BigNate · 10-31-2012, 06:14 PM

No need to cut the tab off the connector just remove the pink fakra buy disengaging the white clip on the bottom. It should pug right in after that save the fakra end for the future in case you want to return the car to factory

10-31-2012, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
tsutt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Alpine HU with OEM Antenna Has anyone successfully been able to attach the OEM antenna to an aftermarket HU? I currently have the XM antenna on the front dash with metal plate and reception is not very good. Lots of dead spots where I live with this setup. Reception was good with OEM XM and roof antenna. Any help appreciated.

10-31-2012, 04:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You can use the factory XM antenna for a XM alpine receiver, I think there is one tab you may have to cut off of the factory conector to make it fit, however it will work. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-31-2012, 06:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigNate Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 87 Drives: 07 Element SC Rep Power: 13	No need to cut the tab off the connector just remove the pink fakra buy disengaging the white clip on the bottom. It should pug right in after that save the fakra end for the future in case you want to return the car to factory __________________ MECP Master Certified Installation Technician Don't worry I've never done this before

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10-31-2012, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	you need this, Metra Part # 40-NI12 \| Aftermarket Antenna \| Metra Online OEM Ant to Aftermrk HU.

10-31-2012, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
tsutt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Correct, would like to use the stock XM antenna. I'm guessing I'm SOL.