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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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What does this plug look like it goes to?

Guys, I found a small plug in my truck where the PO removed an accessory, but left the wiring in place. Anybody know what this plug might go to? GPS maybe? The PO apparently removed a number of accessories and I'm still trying to figure out the wiring he left behind.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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looks like an older cellphone antenna plug
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Or a sattelite radio. It looks like the one that came with my XM radio unit.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Appears to be the wrong configuration for any type of power plug. 12valvedutchy may be correct about the cell phone antenna, or maybe an XM/Sirius antenna.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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looks just like my old Sirius antenna.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Yup, XM or Serius satellite radio antenna plug. Look for an antenna on the top of the truck.

It will work for either system.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Looks just like my old XM Antenna plug
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Posssibally a disc changer...
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Wait, it goes to one of those weird clamp things found in the 5 gallon bucket in the off topic threads.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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12 volt pocket pleaser for truckers?
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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I'm betting the XM radio thing is right. Thanks guys.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Those antennas are usually magnetically mounted on the roof. However, since they can pick up satallite signalls through plastic materials it's possible it's mounted within/under the dash. If so, I'd think reception would be poor or limited.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lost Lake
12 volt pocket pleaser for truckers?

And how do you know this
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Yep, looks just like the antenna plug from my XM.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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I finally looked on top of the truck and found the magnetic sat radio antenna. It's a lot smaller than I imagined. The PO ran the cord up through the front cab post and out through the roof under a clearance light. Nice job. I'll just leave it there. Thanks for the help, guys.
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