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

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by cellymcfae, Apr 27, 2007.

  1. cellymcfae

    cellymcfae New Member

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    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!
     
    #1 cellymcfae, Apr 27, 2007
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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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.
     
    #2 aaf709, Apr 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Apr 27 2007, 01:13 PM) [snapback]431259[/snapback]</div>
    Terrific. I'll run by there tonight. Thanks for your help!
     
    #3 cellymcfae, Apr 27, 2007
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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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.
     
    #4 aaf709, Apr 27, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(aaf709 @ Apr 27 2007, 03:00 PM) [snapback]431295[/snapback]</div>
    BTW Congrats on your new purchase!
     
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    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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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prudence @ Apr 27 2007, 05:13 PM) [snapback]431413[/snapback]</div>
    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.
     
    #7 aaf709, Apr 27, 2007
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