Aftermarket head unit install with XM

[STL_Denali]

Hey Guys - I did use the search, but still a little confused. I have an 05 Yukon Denali with a stock head unit with the Bose system and XM now. I have hooked up 2 amps and 2 15’s, but I would really like the change the head unit to get EQ capabilities.

I know about the adapters needed for Bose/Chimes, steering wheel controls, and the XM antenna adapter. – but my question is, with a sat-ready aftermarket head unit, do I still need to get a XM tuner? Or does the truck have one outside of the stock unit?

Thanks!!

 

[TnTahoe]

do you know if the aftermarket hu has the tuner built into it

 

[STL_Denali]

I dont.. thats my problem. How could i find this out?

---------- Post added at 10:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:13 AM ----------

after some mmore resarch looks ike the tuner is not compatable with any aftermarket units.

Maybe just adding an Eq would be easier.

 

[TnTahoe]

possibly call the manufacture

 

[STL_Denali]

i figured this out.

Any aftermarket headunit installs with our trucks require an addtiona XM tuner and adapater.

 

[sirblade]

Yea, the XM tuner is separated from the stock HU but it only works with the stock. So you will have to use whatever XM tuner the aftermarket HU comes with.