XM Antenna Placement

[shawn744]

Hello everyone. I am mounting my XM antenna on the marauder soon and i need some advice on where to mount it. I really really really want to mount it on the roof so i can get the best reception seeing as i pretty much live in a foresty suburban area. Also i have 5% tint on all windows. Only thing i can think of is the front windsheild but i think it would have a better sight on the roof. What have you guys been doing? Thanks a lot for the help. -Shawn

[BAD MERC]

Depending on the metallic content of your paint - above the grille at the end of the hood will do. Or, if you have a factory spoiler, install the antenna INSIDE it. These locations will keep it invisible. XM and Sirius antennas are satellite visible under anything but metal and flesh.

[shawn744]

hmmm. hood is a good idea. Now suppose i were to put it in the corner or the side of the trunk lid.....how would i get the antenna wire into the trunk from the cabin?

And on a separate note....would you know how to get into the cabin from the engine bay? As i have more and more gadgets and the need for power is greater, im trying to find a way to get into the cabin from the engine bay....is there an easy way?

[Marauder2005]

This is what I did with my sirius ant. (same idea). Mounted radio on

faux carbon fiber dash (pulls right off). Ran ant. wiring down under

plastic door sills to back seat wear I went under back seat to trunk. Then

ran the wiring up trunk and hid the ant. wiring behind the back window

glass molding where I mounted the ant. on the roof. Its easy and have

great reception!

[enzoalo]

I have mine centered behind the third brake light on the trunk lid. The wire runs through the trunk, into the cabin under the carpet, and up the console along the passenger seat. I only loose signal on steep grades and when there are heavily wooded areas along the road. I have hardly used the CD player in 2 years. Enjoy!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o:p></o:p>
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[Marauder2005]

Depending on the metallic content of your paint - above the grille at the end of the hood will do. Or, if you have a factory spoiler, install the antenna INSIDE it. These locations will keep it invisible. XM and Sirius antennas are satellite visible under anything but metal and flesh.

Hm, I had my Sirius Ant. mounted on the dash for a while, and the reception

was horrible. Once I mounted it on the roof it became 100% better.

[BAD MERC]

Give me your email address. I will send you a picture of the best place to drill through on a Marauder!

hmmm. hood is a good idea. Now suppose i were to put it in the corner or the side of the trunk lid.....how would i get the antenna wire into the trunk from the cabin?

And on a separate note....would you know how to get into the cabin from the engine bay? As i have more and more gadgets and the need for power is greater, im trying to find a way to get into the cabin from the engine bay....is there an easy way?

[Hummina]

hey dude. no im not stalking you

as for drilling, isnt there just a grommet you can push some wires through in the firewall somewhere? drilling always scares me

[shawn744]

hey dude. no im not stalking you

as for drilling, isnt there just a grommet you can push some wires through in the firewall somewhere? drilling always scares me

yo you could've just called me dude.....anyway...i dunno its kinda hard to punch through that grommet....i think.....

anyone know how to punch through to the cabin?

[AzMarauder]

Hello everyone. I am mounting my XM antenna on the marauder soon and i need some advice on where to mount it. I really really really want to mount it on the roof so i can get the best reception seeing as i pretty much live in a foresty suburban area. Also i have 5% tint on all windows. Only thing i can think of is the front windsheild but i think it would have a better sight on the roof. What have you guys been doing? Thanks a lot for the help. -Shawn

Shawn,

I use an older (early model) 2 wire antenna that looks like a small frying pan. I have a dash mat, and it sits right on the front dash. (the wires run under the dash mat). Works just fine there. Run the XM that way in 4 vehicles and no problems. Of course I'm not in a heavily forested area (SE Arizona).

[fastblackmerc]

hey dude. no im not stalking you

as for drilling, isnt there just a grommet you can push some wires through in the firewall somewhere? drilling always scares me

Hint: Look under the dash where the emergency brake goes thru the firewall.

I mounted my GPS antenna next to the rear high mounted brake light. Works good.

[Sully008]

I have the Sirius antenna on the top of my 3rd brake light as shown here. I've since added the Nav. antenna beside it. No major problems with reception on either system. More pics of my stereo in the gallery.

[Marauder]

My sirius antenna is right next to my 3rd brake light. No one notices it until I point it out. I have 20% tint.

I've never had any issues with signal quality.

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

On my Marauder I mounted the XM antenna to the right of the 3rd stop lamp. On my Mountaineer I have it mounted on the center of the dash where the dash meets the windshield. I painted the antenna to match the color of the dash and you can't even tell that it is there.

When I mounted it in the Marauder I removed the rear seat cushion and seat back. Next I disconnected the 3rd lamp and removed it. You now have access to the rear package tray. I placed velcro hooks on the bottom of the antenna and placed it between the right edge of the 3rd lamp and the left edge of the child seat anchor at the rear edge of the package tray so that it is at the rear glass. I then ran the antenna lead under the tray to the right side of the car. I removed door trim sill plates and continued running the wire towards the front of the MM. The XM module is mounted under the dash to the right of my console. This install makes for a very clean installation.

[JonW]

Sully008, that'a a great idea. I had mine mounted on the trunk of my CV, but it's going on top of the brake light on the Marauder