Getting Sirius in an 05 LR3

[VooDude]

Hi,

I'm a newb to the forum and LR3 ownership. I've been trying to research the best way to get Sirius into my 05 LR3. I see a lot of opinions but most say to go to the AUX port instead of going the FM route. What cabling are you using to connect to the AUX port. I've heard that there are "Sirius Specific" cables/adapters that work better than the iPod adapters. Any experience or thoughts??

Thanks for your help,
Sam

 

[yrbender]

Welcome. Wish I could help but my 08 has it installed. Best of luck with your search.

 

[trackstar]

My 06 has it installed also, but in my experience with other cars, the aux port is without a doubt the way to go (FM xmitter sucks). Just go to radio shack and pick up the cable, $10.

 

[VooDude]

. . . . so, I haven't had a chance to look yet. Sirius shows a simple 1/8" to dual RCA jack cord. Are there RCA jacks on the back of the head unit to access the AUX function?

Thanks,
Sam

 

[trackstar]

I'll have to double-check on the LR3, but usually automotive aux-in is just a mini-stereo jack; on the LR3, it's oddly located on the back of the center console, not the head unit..

Here's an option: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3335355

 

[mustbeaudi]

Maybe not so oddly if the kinder are controlling the Aux input for music or games using the HSE headphone control pads while parents listen on the speakers to their music using head unit tuner, CD or tape . . . don't know, mine are still way too young for this but it's a thought.