I was using FM modulation, but the quality of sound was poor. This is how I connected my satellite receiver directly to the Bose radio.

Step 1. Purchase a PAC AAI-NIS on Ebay for $83

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Step 2. Remove the Bose radio from the car.

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Close up of rear of Bose radio

 

Step 3. Attach PAC to radio

 

Step 4. Reinstall radio.

 

Step 5. Play

 

nice, thanks for the write up... we need to stuff like this up in FAQ sticky for the audio/electrical page

 

I even have the option of hooking up an i-pod or another satellite reciever to the PAC.

Pushing the Bose radio button cycles between the options.

Time to install was about 2 hours.

 

exactly

 

Looks pretty kool...if I hadn't already upgraded everything that would be really helpful to me. LOL Oh well...next time. :-)

 

will work with 03 bose unit??

 

I noticed that my 03 bose hu is a little different in the front than your pics ,, were your bose hu said radio mine has am fm wrote on it on the same button

 

I remember reading in this forum somewhere that the Bose button must say "RADIO". If it doesn't, it is not satellite radio compatible.

Also worth noting is that the SR1 and SR2 options were not available and did not appear on the display until after I installed the PAC.

 

Could you please attach a picture of your actual satellite receiver instal location? I can't realy figure out were I should put my unit. It seems that there are not too many options. Did you put yours into the compartment above the radio?

 

What is the brand of your receiver?

 

The 2004+ Bose HU are satellite ready. I also used the PAC & is a big difference in sound quality vs the FM modulator. Here's a pic of where I placed my Audiovox receiver:

 

What does these 2 things do? I don't think they are on the '03s.

 

This will not work on the 03s.....im getting my bose replaced tom. for a new one, hopefully i get this upgraded unit

 

I have an 03 and I used the AUXNISS aux input for my XM. Just like the PAC it connects directly to the Bose.

 

For anyone shipping a Bose HU (receiving or sending). Make sure that the CD lock is placed or else the CD mechanism inside will get jarred & break during shipping. See attached white plastic bracket on top of head unit. I learned this lesson the hard way.