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There is an Ipod adapter which is available at the dealer ($129) and they will install it for you. It will allow you to play your MP3 player through the factory radio.
On the fuse panel in the dash, there is a black jumper that is not described in the manual or on the panel cover. This is a quick power disconnect for the radio and clock. Simply pull this out, wait a few seconds, put it back in oriented the same way. I did turn the key to accessory to see what the jumper did...the radio and clock basically would not turn on. After putting the jumper back and turning the car and radio on, the XM function worked fine.
Give it a go. I wish Hyundai documented that jumper. I thought it was a fuse puller.
Smolderin
Thanks! Nice to know. After several trips and terse conversations, the dealer actually looked at the problem (their troubleshooting chart simply told the tech that the problem was with XM, not the device). They went through the reset procedure that is done on all new vehicles, and the problem went away - my guess is that the 'reset' procedure is exactly the same as what you did...pull the dang plug!
Thanks again.
Did the message come up out of the blue, while you were an XM subscriber? Or is it possible that the SDAR module might be programmed to go brain dead after a long period of no XM subscription?
I'm just curious, because my issue was there from the day I got the car. I'm hoping this is something they meant the radio to do.
Smolderin.
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Audio-FM-Modulator-Universal/dp/B0007THIDQ/ref=sr_- 1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1236817600&sr=1-3
...which seems much more cost effective. I've talked to several folks in the car stereo biz and they seem to think this will work. I plan to order one; I'll report back on the results. $30 is better than $130, no?
Great analytical work! Had the same problem day before yesterday after my 14 month old battery went dead (another issue that the dealer needs to deal with tomorrow). Thought it had to do with my recent renewal but the jumper did the trick. In my situation the XM went into ready after the load but no sound so turned the radio off/on again and it all came together.
Thanks for setting out clear instructions - worked perfectly!
My biggest concern is that the dealership didn't really attempt to look into the failure and pointed to XM right away. I explained to them that it wasn't my job to be the go between - I just want it fixed! They finally actually looked at the radio instead of their troubleshooting chart. 15 minutes later the problem was fixed.
Fortunately, there was only one guy at the dealership that knew about this issue. The few times I had gone in (for other reasons), he was not there. After a couple of calls, I managed to get an idea of what to try from him, through one of the sales guys. I didn't know what to expect when I pulled out the jumper, but, I'm now up and running with XM. Even with a used car, XM signed me up with no-strings attached 3 months free. I didn't expect that...I told them it was a Certified Used Hyundai ( which it, in fact, is ) and they said I can have the 3 months free.
It's a bummer that the radio does this out of the blue.
Smolderin
So you don't need to go thru some big effort to get an AUX installed.
XM was working perfectly up until for some reason I just kept my keys in the ignition which kept my lights on and drained my battery dead...ever since then I was getting the "Not Ready" message when trying to listen to the XM radio...Just pulled out the fuse for 10 seconds and pluged it back in and back to normal.
I've purchased the Scosche modulator, but for a variety of reasons it's still sitting in the package. I still think it's the way to go. For the person who recommended the "cassette adaptor" - Hello? 07/08/09 Santa Fe's have CD players....
Safety - you can use the steering wheel controls to change songs, so you are not fumbling around with your ipod while driving.
Security - you don't have to worry about hiding your ipod when you park, and if a 25 cent CD does get lost or stolen, big deal.
Convenience - you don't have to remember to grab your ipod or worry about it being charged. The CD player is always there, and if you burn the CD right, the song titles are listed on the radio display.
Yes, you can't put a gazillion songs on a CD, but there are probably just a select few songs you listen to all the time. I found a CD case the fits in the top center console perfectly. I have CDs for different moods (jazz, rock, showtunes for my wife, etc), and putting in a CD is no more trouble than hooking up an ipod.
If you don't have an XM radio (don't need a subscription, just the radio with that button) then a FM converter that plugs into the radio's antenna. Most converts need a switch to turn them on/off. I had one added and the switch is in that small tray above the radio.
I started looking into the PXAMG control as the converter is not that loud with a MP3 player. I tried CDs but since I don't have the 6CD player anymore... one CD gets too boring after a few days.
I am looking for advice on how a low profile sub is hooked up and how it can be acheived with this stereo.
I've never seen one of these self mounted floor subs. Are they separately powered?
Can I splice into one of the speaker wires to send a signal to the sub?
Can I hook it right into the the stereo unit itself?
Are there RCA or dedicated sub outputs on the stock stereo unit?
For the rear speakers:
What size are they?
Does anyone know their sensitevity?
Anyone changed theirs and found any improvements?
How easy is removing the door panel?
Is there another Hyundai forum? I havent had much success getting answers here.
Thanks a heap.
It's highly unlikely the OEM stereo will have sub outputs, though you'll find they are common on even the least expensive aftermarket units. OEM manufacturers don't add anything they don't have to - even pennies count.
The speakers, front and rear, are 6-1/2". They're actually not all that bad, although aftermarket units at or above the $100/pair level should sound better. I would think replacing the FRONTS rather than the rears would give you more bang for the buck, especially if you're adding a sub.
Thank you.
I have a 2009 SF LTD.
thanks!!