AUX input static for XM SkyFi2 (2007 Prius): Help?

cellymcfae · 04-27-2007, 01:48 PM

I'm a brand new Prius owner and love my car. I got the 2007 Package 4 which has the Auxilliary input for an iPod/MP3 player. I'm currently using that input to play my XM SkyFi2 receiver through the car's stereo (male-to-male phono plug from the XM receiver to the Aux jack). I have also plugged the XM receiver's power "cigarette" plug into the car. However, I am getting a lot of static that seems to vary with the engine "noise." I didn't see anything posted about a fix for this, but was hoping someone else might have figured it out and give me some pointers.

Thanks!

aaf709 · 04-27-2007, 02:13 PM

What you need is a Ground Loop Isolator. It would go between your SkyFi2 and the AUX input. You can get one at Radio Shack, but there are others available.

cellymcfae · 04-27-2007, 02:29 PM

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What you need is a Ground Loop Isolator. It would go between your SkyFi2 and the AUX input. You can get one at Radio Shack, but there are others available.
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Terrific. I'll run by there tonight. Thanks for your help!

aaf709 · 04-27-2007, 03:00 PM

You're most welcome.

One thing, if you get the one from Radio Shack, it's set up for RCA plugs. You'll need to get adapters, which are at Radio Shack as well.

priusFTW · 04-27-2007, 04:37 PM

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You're most welcome.

One thing, if you get the one from Radio Shack, it's set up for RCA plugs. You'll need to get adapters, which are at Radio Shack as well.
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BTW Congrats on your new purchase!

Prudence · 04-27-2007, 08:13 PM

3.5 Noise Filter

You can get this from Crutchfields to eliminate the adapters (smaller and no adapter problems). Another member posted this for iPod noise problems. Love PriusChat.

aaf709 · 04-27-2007, 09:17 PM

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3.5 Noise Filter

You can get this from Crutchfields to eliminate the adapters (smaller and no adapter problems). Another member posted this for iPod noise problems. Love PriusChat.

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Yes, I was going to post Crutchfield's site, but I forgot the name. Ah well, thanks for posting the link. I have a 2005 and needed the RCA connectors for my portable XM setup with the DICE. For the 2006+ the Crutchfield would be the one to get.

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04-27-2007, 01:48 PM	#1
cellymcfae Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm a brand new Prius owner and love my car. I got the 2007 Package 4 which has the Auxilliary input for an iPod/MP3 player. I'm currently using that input to play my XM SkyFi2 receiver through the car's stereo (male-to-male phono plug from the XM receiver to the Aux jack). I have also plugged the XM receiver's power "cigarette" plug into the car. However, I am getting a lot of static that seems to vary with the engine "noise." I didn't see anything posted about a fix for this, but was hoping someone else might have figured it out and give me some pointers. Thanks!

04-27-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What you need is a Ground Loop Isolator. It would go between your SkyFi2 and the AUX input. You can get one at Radio Shack, but there are others available.

04-27-2007, 03:00 PM	#4
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	You're most welcome. One thing, if you get the one from Radio Shack, it's set up for RCA plugs. You'll need to get adapters, which are at Radio Shack as well.

04-27-2007, 08:13 PM	#6
Prudence Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hudson Valley Posts: 108 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	3.5 Noise Filter You can get this from Crutchfields to eliminate the adapters (smaller and no adapter problems). Another member posted this for iPod noise problems. Love PriusChat.