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AUX-SRX
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XM Tuner
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Tuner
created August 10, 2016
Revised: December 29, 2017
Introduction:
Introduction:Introduction:
Introduction:
Many 2004-06 Cadillac SRX vehicles may include XM, DVD, and
Rear Seat Entertainment, GPS etc. but no “AUX” port to play
portable audio devices. The AUX-SRX audio input jack requires
requires requires
requires
and retains
and retainsand retains
and retains
the
thethe
the
XM
XMXM
XM
Tuner
TunerTuner
Tuner
Module
ModuleModule
Module
(with or without subscription)
(with or without subscription)(with or without subscription)
(with or without subscription)
to provide a 3.5mm Audio input jack which can be used to connect
and play all kinds of audio devices including Smartphones, MP3
Players, Tablets, iPod etc. See Frequent Asked question
Frequent Asked questionFrequent Asked question
Frequent Asked question at the end
of this guide for more details.
Installation:
Installation:Installation:
Installation:
This cable is exclusive to 2004-06 SRX with Navigation Radios.
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(SRX
SRXSRX
SRX
with
withwith
without
outout
out
Navigation
NavigationNavigation
Navigation
must purchase our
must purchase ourmust purchase our
must purchase our
AU
AUAU
AUX
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X-
--
-CTS
CTSCTS
CTS)
1. Using a panel removal tool, unclip and remove the top A/C
vents panel (See Fig. 1
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Fig. 1Fig. 1
Fig. 1
2. Open ash tray and remove the tray. Extract (1) 9/32" (7mm)
screw in tray cavity.
3. Using a panel removal tool, unclip and remove A/C
Control/ash tray assembly below the radio (See Fig. 2
Fig. 2Fig. 2
Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
Fig. 2Fig. 2
Fig. 2
4. Remove (4) 10mm bolts securing radio to dash (See Fig. 3
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3
5. Pull radio forward to reveal the connectors (See
Fig. 4
Fig. 4Fig. 4
Fig. 4
)
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 4
44
4
Radio Connectors
6. Disconnect 16
1616
16-
--
-pin
pinpin
pin plug from radio and connect to male 16-
pin connector (See
Fig. 5
Fig. 5Fig. 5
Fig. 5
) on adapter harness
Fig.5
Fig.5Fig.5
Fig.5
7. Connect the 16-pin plug from adapter harness (See
Fig. 6
Fig. 6Fig. 6
Fig. 6
) to
16-pin connector on radio vacated in step 6 (See
Fig. 4
Fig. 4Fig. 4
Fig. 4
)
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 6
66
6
8. Carefully route audio jack (See
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 7
77
7
) to a location on dash
or nearby panel where it will be mounted (within 4 ft.)
Mounting location may vary based on vehicle and
customer’s preference.
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 7
77
7
Audio Jack
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning! Should you decide to mount the jack, make sure panel
or surface is no thicker than 1/8”
1/8” 1/8”
1/8” otherwise the shaft won’t
protrude enough to engage the nut. (If necessary use a dremel or
sander to thin panel). Mounting the jack is not necessary for
operation, but doing so makes for a stock appearance and easier to
connect/disconnect audio device.
9. To secure jack to dash, drill a 1/4” hole (See
Fig.
Fig.Fig.
Fig.8
88
8
)
Fig. 8
Fig. 8Fig. 8
Fig. 8
Test Operation
Test OperationTest Operation
Test Operation
1. Turn-on Navigation Radio
2. Press “BAND
BANDBAND
BAND” button until XM1
XM1XM1
XM1/
//
/2
22
2 is displayed.
XM
XM XM
XM subscribers
subscriberssubscribers
subscribers
: M
ost recent XM channel or preview Channel
will play, otherwise there will be silence.
3. Connect audio device to 3.5mm jack using the included 3 ft.
Audio cable (See
Fig. 9
Fig. 9Fig. 9
Fig. 9
) or similar.
Fig.
Fig. Fig.
Fig. 9
99
9
3.5mm male to male cable
4. Play test track on audio device.
5. Use radio volume control button to set playback level.
Warning!
Warning!Warning!
Warning! Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from the
radio. You must use audio devices built-in controls to access audio
files.
6. When in the mood for XM (If you purchased the “Active
Subscription” cable), simply disconnected the 3.5mm cable from
from from
from
jack
jackjack
jack and operate XM as customary.
7. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the Radio
Frequent asked questions
Frequent asked questionsFrequent asked questions
Frequent asked questions
1. Will
Will Will
Will the AUX
the AUXthe AUX
the AUX-
--
-SRX
SRXSRX
SRX
work
work work
work on
on on
on Non
NonNon
Non-
--
-Navigation
Navigation Navigation
Navigation radios
radiosradios
radios?
??
?
NO
NONO
NO;
;;
; The AUX-SRX works on SRX Navigation Radios. Non-navigation radios
require the AUX-CTS or AUX-GM3x.
2. My XM
My XMMy XM
My XM
subscription has expired, will th
subscription has expired, will thsubscription has expired, will th
subscription has expired, will the AUX
e AUXe AUX
e AUX-
--
-SRX
SRXSRX
SRX
still work
still workstill work
still work?
??
?
YES;
YES;YES;
YES; as long as XM Tuner (Module) is present the AUX-SRX will work. XM
XM XM
XM
Subscription
Subscription Subscription
Subscription NOT
NOTNOT
NOT
required
requiredrequired
required;
;;
;
XM
XM XM
XM Tuner
Tuner Tuner
Tuner Module
Module Module
Module is required
is requiredis required
is required.
..
.
3. I’m
I’m I’m
I’m not the original owner and don’t know if vehicle has XM
not the original owner and don’t know if vehicle has XMnot the original owner and don’t know if vehicle has XM
not the original owner and don’t know if vehicle has XM
Tuner
TunerTuner
Tuner.
. .
.
How can I find out without ripping the car apart?
How can I find out without ripping the car apart?How can I find out without ripping the car apart?
How can I find out without ripping the car apart?
Turn Radio “ON”. Press “BAND”. If XM1/2 is grayed out, your vehicle does
does does
does
not
notnot
not have the XM Tuner Module required for this part to work.
4. Will I be
Will I beWill I be
Will I be
able to use the Speakerphone option on my phone
able to use the Speakerphone option on my phoneable to use the Speakerphone option on my phone
able to use the Speakerphone option on my phone
with
with with
with
this cable
this cablethis cable
this cable?
??
?
Yes! When in a call, enter speakerphone mode on your phone at which point
you will hear the caller’s voice on car speakers.
5. Can I install this adapter without removing the radio
Can I install this adapter without removing the radioCan I install this adapter without removing the radio
Can I install this adapter without removing the radio?
??
?
NO;
NO;NO;
NO; The AUX-SRX connects to the back of radio. Our AUX
AUXAUX
AUX-
--
-GM3x
GM3xGM3x
GM3x connects
to XM Tuner Module at the rear of vehicle.
6. My vehicle does not have XM, is there a
My vehicle does not have XM, is there aMy vehicle does not have XM, is there a
My vehicle does not have XM, is there an adapter
n adaptern adapter
n adapter
I can use
I can useI can use
I can use?
??
?
As of last update to this file, XM Tuner Module is a required for all CTS/SRX
Adapters to work.
7. After
After After
After disconnecting audio device, there is a humming sound
disconnecting audio device, there is a humming sound disconnecting audio device, there is a humming sound
disconnecting audio device, there is a humming sound
coming from the speakers, how can I fix this
coming from the speakers, how can I fix thiscoming from the speakers, how can I fix this
coming from the speakers, how can I fix this?
??
?
Always disconnect audio device from the jack end of audio cable. In other
words, jack must be empty otherwise audio cable is prone to interference.
8. What is the difference between “Active” and “Expired” XM
What is the difference between “Active” and “Expired” XM What is the difference between “Active” and “Expired” XM
What is the difference between “Active” and “Expired” XM
Subscription options?
Subscription options?Subscription options?
Subscription options?
XM Subscribers or those who want to retain the Preview channel must select
“Active”. Non- subscribers (or with no plans to subscribe or retain Preview
Channel), select “Expired”.
Warning!!!
Warning!!! Warning!!!
Warning!!! If you purchase the
If you purchase the If you purchase the
If you purchase the “Expired” version and subscribe at a later date,
XM Playback will not be possible until the AUX-SRX has been disconnected
from the car and because of that we recommend buying the “Active
ActiveActive
Active” version
which works with or without Subscription
works with or without Subscriptionworks with or without Subscription
works with or without Subscription.
Disclaimer
DisclaimerDisclaimer
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Cadillac
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation
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