Audiovox CNPALP1 Alpine Adapter Cable

by Audiovox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 6 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VUGXLY
• Item model number: CNPALP1
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,285 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the Audiovox XM Direct 2 Alpine wiring harness you can receive XM satellite radio directly through any Alpine satellite radio-ready head unit in your car's dash. This two-part system integrates seamlessly for easy installation and an uncluttered appearance. An XM subscription is required, and this cable is designed for use only with the Audiovox CNP2000UC XM Direct 2 Car Kit system (sold separately). The cable is guaranteed to be compatible with all satellite-ready Alpine head units. Audiovox offers a one-year warranty.

Product Description

The Audiovox CNPALP1 adapter cable connects the XM Satellite Radio CNP2000UC Universal car add on receiver to your satellite radio ready Alpine car stereo.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Come on, you can do a better job., February 1, 2010

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S. Smith (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox CNPALP1 Alpine Adapter Cable (Electronics)

Ok, so this is the product that I needed and it fit like it was supposed to. I get my XM through my stereo. Problems are just how horrible the instructions are. I believe that they needed to do a much better job. The programing for the required Audiovox Car CNP2000UC XM Radio Direct 2 Add-on Car Stereo Receiver with Mini-Tuner is a hassle, but just follow the instructions the other reviewer left below my review on that page and you will get through it. You do need to know how to use a computer a little, but if your installing this yourself, I think you should be able to follow those instructions.

The other thing missing from the instructions is that the yellow and black wires coming out of the required adapter cable need to be hooked up to power and ground (I'm using the adapter cable for an Alpine stereo). Nowhere in either instruction manual does it even mention these wires! I had to do internet searches to make sure that this was the problem when it didn't turn on (since I didn't hook these wires up to anything).

So, if this is the product you NEED, then it does work and you will get your XM if all is done properly. Just don't expect to rely on the instructions provided by Audiovox! They need to fix their manuals before selling the product!

2.0 out of 5 stars Could be MUCH better, July 21, 2011

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Raddoc - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox CNPALP1 Alpine Adapter Cable (Electronics)

You must use a Windows PC with XP (not Vista, not Windows 7, and certainly not a Mac) to program the firmware for your specific head unit. Once done, you actually finish the assembly of the PIA and then plug everything together. The instructions are INCOMPLETE, as there is no mention of the 12v battery/ground wires, and fuse which are part of the package. Otherwise the instructions are just OK. I'm getting a replacement as my first unit was deemed to be faulty .... when I tuned into the XM preview channel, I just got a series of clicks/pulses. I'll update when I get the replacement. If that doesn't work, then I guess I'll swallow my pride and take it to the local installer.