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Re: Houston, we have AUX activation!
Posted by ajv [Email] (more from ajv) on Wed, 25 Feb 2004 09:58:20
In Reply to: Re: Houston, we have AUX activation!, Tom, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:02:34
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I have a 2003 9-3 Linear with the base (150W or ES1, whatever you want to call it stereo). I built the cable myself from parts at radio shack. It is really crude and I will have to build a new one to eliminate the static that I now have. My cable is not grounded or shielded, so I will be doing that in the near future.
When you go to your dealership, tell them that you need to have your ICM reinstalled. When they are reinstalling it, they will be prompted to add with or without AUX. They obviously need to select "yes". The radio will then turn on and off. Make sure to test it after they are done. Some dealerships might give you resistance to this, and others will activate it for you, without any problems. I had a good and bad experience.
I heard the same thing from Saab. When I called them they told me that it would not be available here in the US until 2006, and even then they would not be able to retrofit older cars. Well, this is just wrong. You can get it activated, and you can build a cable yourself very easily. They're probably saying that so that they can make sure that they have a cable that provides a clear input without interference (and also so they can sell some parts!), however this little fix will work just fine for me.
Drew
03 9-3SS Linear
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Posts in this Thread:
- Houston, we have AUX activation!, ajv, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:05:51
- Re: Houston, we have AUX activation!, Tom, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:02:34
- Re: Houston, we have AUX activation!, Erik Wahlin, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:58:31
- 02 9-3 SE Aux port possibility?, John, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:06:49
- I went the in dash route, fwiw... 99 9-3 (link), Scott Paterson
, Sun, 6 Jun 2004 16:35:46 - Re: 02 9-3 SE Aux port possibility?, John, Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:20:26
- Not sure, ajv, Wed, 25 Feb 2004 10:01:37
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