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Old 06-17-2005, 07:07 PM
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Question: Can use a 1 foot lenght of phone wire (4 conductor) for +, Ground, audio Left + and Right+ to connect the receiver to the wiring leading to the HU? I just installed Sirius with the Sat reciever above the dash and the plugs/wires are bulky and unsightly ! Help appreciated guys
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Way Too Small.............
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I meant 1 foot length visible above the dashboard, the rest of the wire until the HU is shielded and audio quality.
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If you have the homelink rearview mirror, look at how mazda did the wire hide. A hollow piece of plastic. now go to the hardware store, wal-mart, wherever and look for something similar. A black round hollow piece of plastic just a tad large than a straw. use that to hide the wires. Won't look as good as no wires, but pretty close.
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This kind of feed doesn't require thick cable, but it's not the best idea to use phone cable.

I would suggest finding some black rca pre-amp cables that aren't too bulky for you, and cut the plugs off of the ends.

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Thanks guys, now I've got something to work on, off to the stores.......
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Go down.....

Why not go straight down thru the 'top-dash-piece'?

I asssume you mounted (screwed) the Sat down into the curved plastic top?

Pull everything out a bit, and lift that top piece, then go right down thru it....

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