XM install complete

[Patriot]

I completed my XM install today and am quite impressed with the sound quality.

I installed the Pioneer GEX-P910XM tuner, Terk XM3 antenna, and the Soungate PIOGMV2 adapter.

I placed the antenna on the right rear roof just inside of the rear runing light. You can't even see it from ground level. I routed the antenna wire under the rear running light and down through the pressure relief housing that sits behind the black plastic louver above the rear tail-light. From there it was in by the rear speaker, under the back right rear utility panel and up under the right rear seat where I have the tuner.

The IP-wire was a snap to route up under the dash and the hardest part was GETTING to the radio head unit to do the final connections.

I took power & ground directly from one of the front 12V utility connections.

I'm anal and took my time making sure to tie wrap and place all wires and connections and it took me about three hours. Most of that time was gathering tools, reading how to take off panels, etc.

Total cost was $300.00 (Adapter was $100.00, 910 was $150.00, and antenna was $50.00).

So there you have it folks...direct XM in the Hummer with tunability through the GM head-unit.

The only downfall is the 8-digit display but thats not a problem as much as a GM design flaw.

Props to Klaus for all his help in keeping up with the Soundgate issue!!!

[Patriot]

I completed my XM install today and am quite impressed with the sound quality.

I installed the Pioneer GEX-P910XM tuner, Terk XM3 antenna, and the Soungate PIOGMV2 adapter.

I placed the antenna on the right rear roof just inside of the rear runing light. You can't even see it from ground level. I routed the antenna wire under the rear running light and down through the pressure relief housing that sits behind the black plastic louver above the rear tail-light. From there it was in by the rear speaker, under the back right rear utility panel and up under the right rear seat where I have the tuner.

The IP-wire was a snap to route up under the dash and the hardest part was GETTING to the radio head unit to do the final connections.

I took power & ground directly from one of the front 12V utility connections.

I'm anal and took my time making sure to tie wrap and place all wires and connections and it took me about three hours. Most of that time was gathering tools, reading how to take off panels, etc.

Total cost was $300.00 (Adapter was $100.00, 910 was $150.00, and antenna was $50.00).

So there you have it folks...direct XM in the Hummer with tunability through the GM head-unit.

The only downfall is the 8-digit display but thats not a problem as much as a GM design flaw.

Props to Klaus for all his help in keeping up with the Soundgate issue!!!

[H2Dude]

Good job Patriot. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/aktion/action-smiley-033.gif
Yours is the first install I've seen on the boards.

Im just waiting on The PIOGMV2 from ups.

How is the Terk xm3 antenna working out for you? I was thinking of doing the blitzsafe single input line with an adapter but if your setup works fine I may go that way.

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[Patriot]

I took a pretty long drive around town and had zero drop outs.

I thought of going with the Blitzsafe too but figured nobody would see the XM3 up on top of the H2. You really can't see it at all.

The magnet is really powerful and it shouldn't move. I know some people have complained about scratches but since it's up on the roof...who cares. I may go to HomeDepot and buy some sheet rubber to put under it if I see some bad rubbing....we'll see.

Right now I don't have my roof rails on. If I add them and have trouble with reception, I'll let you know.

[cmb31078]

H2dude,
I know the feeling. UPS screwed mine up yesterday as I was going to install it on vacation. They misrouted my package twice in one day and now I have to wait till Monday. They are definately going to hear from me again!!!! I think they hire only complete idiots there... Good luck on yours.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[HummMe]

Patriot- where did you purchase the Soundgate PIOGMV2? I am looking to do the same thing to my H2. Thanks.

[cmb31078]

HummMe,
The best price is from Log jam here is the link to the product. They said they are out of stock until 12/03/03 Better jump on it quick I know there is a demand for them.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/soundpiogm1.html

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[HummMe]

Thanks for the fast reply I just got on the backorder list.

[Patriot]

LogJam is where I got mine.

Once in stock it shipped and was received in two days...

[cmb31078]

Are you trying to rub it in now Patriot http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[Klaus]

Good deal Patriot. Glad everything worked out. I was afraid if something went wrong I was going to be in a lot of trouble! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif

Did you take any pictures?


Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

[Patriot]

Craig...No, not trying to rub it in...just saying logjam is a good outfit..that's all...sorry.

Klaus...I can take pictures...what do you want to see??

[cmb31078]

It is ok Patriot... I know Logjam was great about it.... Hope you enjoy and I would love to see the pictures... BTW are you in a 03 or 04 and if it is an 04 does it have the factory nav? Thanks in advance.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[Patriot]

Craig,

I'm in an '03. I'll try to take pics of where I located the tuner and the antenna install.

[cmb31078]

Thanks patriot. Take your time as UPS is taking their sweet time with mine. Thanks again.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[Klaus]

Patriot,

Pictures of everything, of course! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Antenna, tuner, and adapter. Also, pics of the various displays on the radio would be nice.

Did you buy an extension cable to mount the tuner under the rear seat?

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

[NJ H2]

Yeah, what Klaus said "PICTURES OF EVERYTHING!" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

H2 MODS:
Xtremeflow Exhaust (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//1_Xtremeflow.jpg), Power Flash Programmer (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//PowerFlash.jpg), Xtremeflow Intake (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//Xtremeflow%20Intake.jpg), Polished Skid Plate (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//DSC01513.jpg), Chrome OEM Wheels (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//FACTORY%20CHROME%20ALLOY%20WHEELS.jpg), Chrome Driving Light Bezels (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//Chrome%20Driving%20Light%20Bezels.jpg), Rosen R6500 (http://photos.imageevent.com/benza/hummerh2//DSC01515.jpg)

[H2Dude]

How about step by step instructions on tearing out the dash to put in the PIOGMV2.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I dread that part.

[cmb31078]

H2Dude,
This has already been written up. Here is the link to the post made by one of the members with pictures.

http://www.elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=6706011751&m=4116071424&r=9216046424#9216046424

Hope this helps,

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[H2Dude]

Thanks cmb31078,

When the parts come Ill take a lot of pics and post em.

[H2Dude]

cmb31078,

I appreciate the link but it covers the center counsel and not the dash where the radio is. Is there another post covering that?

Thanks again.

[Patriot]

H2Dude,

When you take out the center console there are two screws in the front of it that attach the center console to the radio bezel. They are hard to see in the post by Happy Jack but they are there...up under the console lip a bit. The two hex bolts you see in the radio bezel are the other two item you need to remove. From there, there are only pressure clips that hold the top of the radio bezel level with the dash board.

To recap:

1) Remove center console. Make sure you get the two foward most screws that attach the console to the radio bezel.

2) Pull center console back about 1-2 inches.

3) Remove two hex bolts in radio bezel.

4) Pull straight back on radio bezel.

Once this is done you will easily see three screws that hold in the radio.

I removed the glove compartment to allow room to route the IP-Bus wire up under dash.

Hope this helps!!

[cmb31078]

I got mine and I am trying to install it. There is a yellow and black wire off of the PIOGM1 Harness from soundgate... Where do those go to.. Are we suppose to hook those up to power and ground or leave them alone. Mine is not working and I am trying to figure out why. Thanks for a quick response anyone.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[Patriot]

Craig,

Didn't you get instructions with yours??

Yes, the Yellow and Black wires are for power and ground. They recommend also putting an in-line fuse (5amp) with the power line.

Make sure the power is "continueous" and not "inginition-on-only".

[cmb31078]

That is what I thought. Mine is still not working.. I am trying to add a cd changer as I am getting xm soon. I do not think the changer is compatiable. They said any on soundgates site then I get the device and it sasy the 1270 and I have the 1280. I guess time to order the next one.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[cmb31078]

So is the yellow and black off of the adapter harness power for the pioneer device or does that need to be hooked up for power to the Soundgate adapter? Thanks in advance.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[cmb31078]

I got it working... Thanks for the help Patriot. It works with the 04 with facotry Nav for all those wondering.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[Patriot]

Good to hear...enjoy http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[cmb31078]

It works great with the 04 with Nav I will post some pics tomorrow. I am off to work now.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[H2Dude]

Good job cmb31078. Im just waiting for my PIOGM2 to arrive from UPS and I will be tearing out the dash. Thanks for the updated info on the center counsel and dash Patriot.