The Soundgate AUXGMV3 Auxiliary Input Converter connects to the CD changer connector at the rear of the factory radio in many 2003-2006 GM vehicles, several 2004-2008 Isuzu vehicles, and a few 2005-2008 Saab vehicles (Please see Specific Vehicle Application List below), to create an external auxiliary input that you can then use to connect the audio from any external audio source, like the audio from an MP3 player, a portable DVD player, computer, video game, any audio device that has an audio output connector. The radio must have a 'Band' button for the AUXGMV3 to work.
Installation is simple as this auxiliary input converter connects to the 12-pin connector, shown at right, that is located on the back of the factory radio, using the vehicle specific cable that comes with the interface (Click on image to see larger photo of the rear of the radio). You then connect the black wire from the interface wiring harness to chassis ground and the yellow wire to a 12V constant source and you’re done!
Depending on what factory options your vehicle has, there could already be a factory wiring harness plugged into the 12-pin radio connector. The wiring harness that comes with this interface device is designed with a 'Y' connector that allows you to reconnect the factory wiring harness, if so equipped, once the interface is installed, keeping all existing factory options functional. If there is no factory wiring harness plugged into the 12-pin connector, the 12-pin 'Y' harness will remain empty after installation.
With this device installed, you will have created an auxiliary audio input to your factory radio, which will now allow you to plug in any external audio source, like the audio from a portable MP3 player, satellite tuner, DVD player, or iPod, into the left & right RCA-type connectors (shown at left), and play the audio from that external audio device directly through your factory radio. This is a direct-connect device and NOT an FM Modulator. An FM modulator requires you to tune to an FM radio station in order to listen to the audio from the external audio device. This device does not work like that.
Comes complete with all cables and connectors to connect this device to your vehicle. See "Additional Add-on Items", shown below, for any additional cables or connectors you might need to connect your audio device to the RCA-type connectors on this interface.
Please Note: This is a direct-connect audio-only auxiliary input converter, and does not allow you to control the external audio device that is connected to it.
Additional Add-on Items You May Need to Complete Installation:
If you need more than one audio input, you can convert the single auxiliary input of this device into three auxiliary inputs by adding the AUX3.
If you are wanting to connect a Zune™ player with this interface, you can connect directly to the bottom connector of the Zune by adding the SoundGate ZNCBLPAK CORE™ Cable pack.
If you are wanting to connect an iPOD™ with this interface, you can connect directly to the bottom connector of the iPOD by adding the SoundGate PDCBLPAK CORE™ Cable pack. (Provides 5V charging for all new iPODs and iPhones, including the 3G)
If you are wanting to connect to the earphone jack of your audio device, you can convert the RCA inputs on this interface to a 3.5mm input by adding the PIE 3.5-RCA6MM Interface.
If you are using this interface to connect the audio from any MP3 player, cell phone or GPS nav device, and you want to mount your personal mobile device safely and securely to the dash of your vehicle without drilling any holes, you can add the SoundGate M2 universal mobile device. Great for leased vehicles, company cars and rental cars and vehicles.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
IMPORTANT NOTE ON GROUNDING: On full-sized SUV's and Pickups, do NOT use the metal brace behind the radio or the ground in the factory radio harness for grounding the AUXGMV3 as these do not provide adequate ground and the device will not work properly. It is recommended to ground the device using the ground in the left kick panel structure. On all other vehicles, use a multimeter to find a ground point with zero DC ground potential
Works with or without factory radios that are equipped with an externally mounted CD changer
Works with or without factory radios that are equipped with factory XM system
Works with or without radios that have the factory navigation option
MUST have a 'Band' button on the factory radio in order for the AUXGMV3 to work.
AUXGMV3 Installation Instructions
Vehicle Specific Application List:
(Updated 04/27/09)
Buick
2004-2007 Rainier (must be XM-Ready Radio)
2003 Rendezvous (w/cassette/CD radio or in-dash 6-disc CD radio only)
2004-2007 Rendezvous (must be XM-Ready radio)
Cadillac
2003 Escalade (w/cassette/CD radio or in-dash 6-disc CD radio only)
2003-2006 Escalade
Chevrolet
2003-2006 Avalanche
2004 Blazer (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only radio)
2003-2005 Cavalier (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2004-2008 Colorado
2003-2005 Impala
2003 Malibu (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2003-2005 Monte Carlo
2004 S-10 (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2003-2006 Silverado (all EXCEPT base AM/FM radio)
2007 Silverado Classic/HD Classic (Old body style)
2004-2006 SSR
2003-2006 Suburban (all EXCEPT base AM/FM radio)
2003-2006 Tahoe (all EXCEPT base AM/FM radio)
2003-2008 Trailblazer (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2003-2005 Venture
GMC
2004-2008 Canyon (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2003-2006 Denali/Denali XL (all EXCEPT base AM/FM radio)
2003 Envoy (w/cassette/CD radio or in-dash 6-disc CD radio only)
2003-2008 Envoy
2004 S-15/Sonoma/Jimmy (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2003-2008 Savana Van (w/in-dash 6-disc receiver only)
2003-2006 Sierra/Sierra Denali/HD (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
2007 Sierra Classic (Old body style)
2003-2006 Yukon/Yukon XL (all EXCEPT base AM/FM only)
Hummer
2003-2007 HUT (XM-ready radio only)
2003-2007 H2 (XM-ready radio only)
2006-2008 H3 (XM-ready radio only)
Isuzu
2004-2008 Ascender
2006-2008 I-Series (XM-ready radio only)
Oldsmobile
2003-2004 Alero (w/RDS radio only)
2003-2004 Bravada
2003-2004 Silhouette (w/o factory video system)
Pontiac
2003 Aztek (w/RDS radio only)
2004-2006 Aztek
2003-2006 Grand Am (w/RDS radio only)
2004-2007 Grand Prix
2003-2007 Montana
2003 Sunfire (w/MP3 radio only)
2004-2005 Sunfire w/RDS radio only
2004-2007 Vibe
