# Sirius Sporster 5 Radio issues: Low volume **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 23, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062 "2011-02-23T10:30:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/21 "2011-02-23T12:29:57Z")
The wireless (built-in) adapter is garbage. Soon after sat. radio came out, the FCC made them cut down the strength of their fm modulators because people in other cars were getting the signals and it was causing issues. Since then the wireless transmitters have been 100% useless. Hook up the wired FM modulator that you posted up along with the antenna adapters (elliot said he might have some extras. if not just get cheap ones from walmart or something). As soon as you do that, the sound will be 100x better. I can’t tell you how many people who refused the wired fm modulator when they bought sat. radio from us and within a few days came back to get it installed. It is a HUGE difference in sound level and quality. The adapter you just posted looks pretty awesome. Looks like it uses the AUX input which will give you 100% digital sound quality and not have to worry about the antenna at all. And since most VW cig. plugs are constant power, its nice that is takes power off the radio to shut it down with the car. That is your best option if you feel like spending the extra dough. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/22 "2011-02-23T12:32:55Z")
Looks like you need these: [http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-jetta-double-din-radio-2002-aftermarket-antenna-adapter-115243549](http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-jetta-double-din-radio-2002-aftermarket-antenna-adapter-115243549) [http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-golf-double-din-radio-02-radio-antenna-adapter-115210241](http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-golf-double-din-radio-02-radio-antenna-adapter-115210241) ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/23 "2011-02-23T12:34:00Z")
> [@FS: Steel 15" wheels/rims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-steel-15-wheels-rims/39898/2): > > The wireless (built-in) adapter is garbage. Soon after sat. radio came out, the FCC made them cut down the strength of their fm modulators because people in other cars were getting the signals and it was causing issues. Since then the wireless transmitters have been 100% useless. Hook up the wired FM modulator that you posted up along with the antenna adapters (elliot said he might have some extras. if not just get cheap ones from walmart or something). As soon as you do that, the sound will be 100x better. I can’t tell you how many people who refused the wired fm modulator when they bought sat. radio from us and within a few days came back to get it installed. It is a HUGE difference in sound level and quality. > > The adapter you just posted looks pretty awesome. Looks like it uses the AUX input which will give you 100% **digital** sound quality and not have to worry about the antenna at all. And since most VW cig. plugs are constant power, its nice that is takes power off the radio to shut it down with the car. That is your best option if you feel like spending the extra dough. Come on man, it’s not really digital :Idiots Anyway, I would go with the $99 aux input add-on you posted. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/24 "2011-02-23T12:40:40Z")
I know Kenny, just not sure how to proceed. How does this wire up exactly: ![http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/ENFIG_VW_SIRIUS_3.JPG](http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/ENFIG_VW_SIRIUS_3.JPG) Does this require use of the antenna still? ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/25 "2011-02-23T12:41:54Z")
> [@FS: Steel 15" wheels/rims](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-steel-15-wheels-rims/39898/3): > > Looks like you need these: > > [http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-jetta-double-din-radio-2002-aftermarket-antenna-adapter-115243549](http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-jetta-double-din-radio-2002-aftermarket-antenna-adapter-115243549) > > [http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-golf-double-din-radio-02-radio-antenna-adapter-115210241](http://www.ioffer.com/i/vw-volkswagen-golf-double-din-radio-02-radio-antenna-adapter-115210241) These two in conjuction with the wired FM modulator correct. This ioffer site seems bootleg as hell. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/26 "2011-02-23T12:48:41Z")
Here’s another: [http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite\_sc/store/html/PIE\_XM5\_VW02.html](http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/PIE_XM5_VW02.html) Mind bottled. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/27 "2011-02-23T12:56:14Z")
> [@My 9 Second Formula Build \*DIAF 56k](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-9-second-formula-build-diaf-56k/39825/96): > > I know Kenny, just not sure how to proceed. > > How does this wire up exactly: > > ![http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/media/ENFIG_VW_SIRIUS_3.JPG](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/5/8578e173f82bd3f81df9494eb7bac3c5c86520e0.jpeg) > > Does this require use of the antenna still? It plugs into the back of the stock head unit, you will switch to AUX or something like that to play your satellite radio through it. It acts the same way as your JVC’s AUX input. > [@Say one for the wifey](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/say-one-for-the-wifey/39881/24): > > These two in conjuction with the wired FM modulator correct. This ioffer site seems bootleg as hell. You would be surprised to see the mark up on a simple antenna cable. > [@My 9 Second Formula Build \*DIAF 56k](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-9-second-formula-build-diaf-56k/39825/97): > > Here’s another: > > [http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite\_sc/store/html/PIE\_XM5\_VW02.html](http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/PIE_XM5_VW02.html) > > Mind bottled. Like the other one you posted. This direct connection would give the best sound quality. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/28 "2011-02-23T13:04:39Z")
> [@Tylenol w/ Codine](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tylenol-w-codine/39866/17): > > It plugs into the back of the stock head unit, you will switch to AUX or something like that to play your satellite radio through it. It acts the same way as your JVC’s AUX input. > . I do not have AUX on the stock head unit… I do appreciate all the help. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/29 "2011-02-23T13:06:17Z")
Well than you switch to CD Changer, it’s an add-on. ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/30 "2011-02-23T14:07:06Z")
> [@Say one for the wifey](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/say-one-for-the-wifey/39881/20): > > Come on man, it’s not really digital :Idiots > > Anyway, I would go with the $99 aux input add-on you posted. With the aux input, it would be a “digital” input. Meaning that its a direct input with the same audio quality as the any other aspect of the radio. ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/31 "2011-02-23T14:09:11Z")
If you do not have an Aux option on the radio, it would normally use the CD changer option. If you have a multi-disk changer, it will normally use up one of the spaces (ie. disk 6 on a 6 disk changer). ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/32 "2011-02-23T14:23:02Z")
OK but the signal itself is 100% analog still. Anyway back to the topic on hand. ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/33 "2011-02-23T14:37:48Z")
> [@CC debt pissing contest](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cc-debt-pissing-contest/39900/2): > > OK but the signal itself is 100% analog still. > > Anyway back to the topic on hand. Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/34 "2011-02-23T15:35:17Z")
I dont have a changer… ---
**Author:** ![offroadzj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/offroadzj/32/6428_2.png) [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/35 "2011-02-23T15:56:02Z")
snap a picture of the radio. I find it very odd that there is no aux or changer option. Not saying there really isn’t, but it just seems weird. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/36 "2011-02-23T17:53:05Z")
will do! ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/37 "2011-02-23T17:54:32Z")
Is Howard Stern included in that $12/mo? ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2011, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/38 "2011-02-24T06:30:18Z")
I just got my xm for $6.48/mo for a year. I’m not sure how much it was to add “the best of sirus” that includes stern and a few other channels ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2011, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/39 "2011-02-24T06:36:27Z")
> [@CC debt pissing contest](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cc-debt-pissing-contest/39900/10): > > I dont have a changer… :facepalm I thought you knew more about this stuff man ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062/40 "2011-02-24T06:45:05Z")
What? The car didn’t come with the CD changer like some Jettas do. I’m not a car audio guy especially when it comes to European shit. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sirius-sporster-5-radio-issues-low-volume/257062.md?page=3)