Metra Electronics AHDT-01 User manual

AXXESS HD RADIO TUNER
AHDT-01
Installation Instructions
1-800-221-0932
©COPYRIGHT 2007 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
www.metraonline.com
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* READ IMPORTANT WARNING
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION
* IMPORTANT WARNING
THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION WHICH MUST BE CAREFULLY FOLLOWED. THE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE WORDED IN SUCH A MANNER TO ASSUME THAT THE INSTALLER IS CAPABLE OF COM-
PLETING THESE TYPE OF ELECTRONIC INSTALLATIONS.
IF YOU ARE UNCLEAR AS TO WHAT YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO OR BELIEVE THAT YOU DO NOT UNDER-
STAND THE INSTRUCTIONS SO AS TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION YOU SHOULD
CONSULT A TECHNICIAN WHO DOES HAVE THIS KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND TO INSTALL THE INTERFACE AS
DESCRIBED COULD CAUSE HARM TO THE VEHICLE OR TO SAFETY SYSTEMS ON THE VEHICLE. INTER-
FERENCE WITH CERTAIN SAFETY SYSTEMS COULD CAUSE HARM TO PERSONS AS WELL.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS IN THIS REGARD PLEASE CALL THE HELP LINE OR THE METRA AT:
1-800-221-0932 FOR ASSISTANCE.
See applications list inside for details.

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AHDT-01 Includes:
(1) HD Tuner
(1) Detailed instruction sheet
(1) 6” Male to Male antenna plug
(2) 36” antenna extensions
AHDT-01 Tuner does not include the vehicle specific harness or interface
Vehicle specific wire harness
A vehicle specific harness is needed that will plug into he AHDI interface and your OEM radio. You will need to know
what Make/Model/Year your vehicle is to make sure you get the correct vehicle specific harness.
The harnesses are as follows:
AHDH-BM1
For the 1998-2005 BMW’s listed below without factory
installed satellite radio. This harness plugs into the cd
changer plug in the trunk:
BMW
325 1998-2001*
325 2002-2005+
330 2001*
330 2002-2005+
5 Series 1998-2001*
Mini Cooper 2002-2006+
Z3 1998-2002#
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-VW30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•Models marked with an (+) require Metra’s 40-EU30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•Models marked with an (#) require Metra’s 40-VW53
and 40-VW20 antenna adapters to complete the install.
•A pair of antenna extensions will also be needed to
complete the install. We recommend a pair of Metra’s
44-EC144 antenna extensions for the larger vehicles
and a pair of Metra’s 44-EC96 for the smaller vehicles.
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AHDH-BM2
For the 1998-2005 BMW’s listed below with factory
installed satellite radio. This harness plugs into the
satellite tuner located in the trunk:
BMW
325 1998-2001*
325 2002-2005+
330 2001*
330 2002-2005+
5 Series 1998-2001*
Mini Cooper 2002-2006+
Z3 1998-2002#
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-VW30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•Models marked with an (+) require Metra’s 40-EU30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•Models marked with an (#) require Metra’s 40-VW53
and 40-VW20 antenna adapters to complete the install.
•A pair of antenna extensions will also be needed to
complete the install. We recommend a pair of Metra’s
44-EC144 antenna extensions for the larger vehicles
and a pair of Metra’s 44-EC96 for the smaller vehicles.

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AHDH-CH1
For the 2002-2007 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles listed
below. This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio.
Chrysler
300M 2002-2004
Concorde 2002-2004
Pacifica 2003-2007
PT Cruiser 2002-2007
Sebring 2002-2005
Town & Country 2002-2007
Voyager 2002-2003
Dodge
Caravan 2002-2006
Dakota 2002-2004
Durango 2002-2004
Intrepid 2002-2004
Neon 2002-2006
Ram 2002-2005
Stratus 2002-2006
Jeep
Grand Cherokee 2002-2004
Liberty 2002-2007
These vehicles will require the Metra 40-CR30 antenna
adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-FD1
For the 1998-2007 Ford/Lincoln/Mazda/Mercury
vehicles listed below. This harness plugs into the back
of the OEM radio:
Ford
Crown Victoria 1998-2007
Econoline Van 1998-2004
Escape 2001-2003
Escort 1997-2004
Excursion 2000-2005
Expedition 1999-2006
Explorer 1998-2005
Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2005
F-Series 1998-2004
Mustang 2001-2003
Ranger 1998-2004
Thunderbird 2002-2003
Lincoln
Aviator 2003
Continental 1998-2002
LS 2000-2003
Navigator 1999-2003
Town Car 1998-2002
Mazda
B-Series pickup 1997-2007
Mercury
Grand Marquis 1998-2002
Mountaineer 1998-2005

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AHDH-FD2
For 1999-2003 Ford/Mercury vehicles listed below.
This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio:
Ford
Focus 2000-2003
Mercury
Cougar 1999-2002
These vehicles will require the Metra 40-VW30 antenna
adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-FD3
For Ford/Mazda/Mercury vehicles listed below. This
harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio. If there is
no antenna on the back of the OEM radio then this
harness is not compatible:
Ford
Expedition 1997-1998
Ranger w/ upgraded radio 1995-1997
Mazda
B-Series pickup w/ upgraded radio 1995-1997
upgraded radio
Tribute 2001-2002
Mercury
Mountaineer 1997-1998
AHDH-FD4
For 1995-1998 Lincoln vehicles listed below. This
harness plugs into the tuner pack located in the trunk:
Lincoln
Continental 1995-1997
Navigator 1998
Town Car 1995-1997
•These vehicles will require the Metra 40-FD30 antenna
adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-FD5
For 2004-2008 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles listed
below. This harness plugs into the back of the OEM
radio:
Ford
Expedition 2007*
Explorer 2006-2007*
Explorer Sport Trac 2006-2007*
F-150 (New Body) 2007*
F-150 (New Body) 2004-2006
F-Series 2008*
F-Series 2005-2007
Five Hundred 2005-2007
Freestyle 2005-2007
Mustang 2005-2007*
Mustang 2004
Lincoln
*Mark LT 2006-2007
Navigator 2007*
Navigator 2006
Zephyr 2006-2007*
Mercury
Montego 2005-2007
Mountaineer 2006-2007*
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-CR30
antenna adapters to complete the install.

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AHDH-FD6
For 1997-2007 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles listed
below. This harness plugs into the back of the
OEM radio:
Ford
Escape 2004-2007
Freestar 2004-2005
Windstar 1999-2003
Lincoln
Aviiator 2004-2005
LS 2004
Navigator 2004-2005
Town Car 2003-2007
Mercury
Grand Marquis 2003-2007
Marauder 2003-2004
Monterey 2004-2005
AHDH-GM1
For 2000-2007 GM vehicles with the Class II data bus
system listed below. This harness plugs into the back
of the OEM radio:
Buick
Allure 2005-2007
Lacrosse 2005-2007
Rainier 2004-2007
Rendezvous 2002-2007
Cadillac
Escalade 2003-2006
Escalade EXT 2003-2006
Chevrolet
Avalanche 2003-2006
Blazer 2003-2005
Cavalier 2003-2005
Colorado 2004-2007
Corvette 2005-2007
Equinox 2005-2006
Express 2003-2007
Impala 2002-2005
Malibu 2001-2004
(Classic style)
Monte Carlo 2002-2005
S-10 Pickup 2003-2005
Silverado 2003-2007
(Classicstyle)
SSR 2003-2006
Suburban 2003-2006
Tahoe 2003-2006
Trailblazer 2002-2007
Venture Van 2000-2005
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AHDH-GM1 (continued)
GMC
Canyon 2004-2007
Envoy 2002-2007
Savanna 2003-2007
Sierra 2003-2007
(Classic style)
Sonoma 2003-2005
Yukon 2003-2006
Hummer
H2 2003-2007
H3 2006-2007
Isuzu
Ascender 2003-2007
I-Series pickups 2006-2007
Oldsmobile
Alero 2002-2004
Bravada 2002-2005
Pontiac
Aztec 2002-2005
Grand Am 2002-2005
Grand Prix 2004-2007
Montana 2002-2005
Sunfire 2002-2005
Torrent 2006
Saturn
Relay 2005-2007
•These vehicles will require the Metra 40-GM30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-GM2
For 2004-2007 Chevrolet/Pontiac vehicles listed below.
This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio:
Chevrolet
Cobalt 2005-2006
Malibu 2004-2007
Malibu Maxx 2004-2007
Pontiac
G6 2005-2007
•These vehicles will require the Metra 40-GM30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-GM3
For 2006-2007 GM vehicles with the LAN data bus
system listed below. This harness plugs into the back
of the OEM radio:
Buick
Lucerne 2006-2007
Chevrolet
Equinox 2007
Impala 2006-2007
Monte Carlo 2006-2007
Silverado 2007
Suburban 2007
Tahoe 2007
GMC
Sierra 2007
Yukon 2007
Pontiac
Torrent 2007
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AHDH-GM3 (continued)
Saturn
Outlook 2007
•These vehicles will require the Metra 40-CR30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-GM4
For 2006-2007 Chevrolet/Pontiac/Saturn vehicles listed
below. This harness plugs into the back of the
OEM radio:
Chevrolet
Cobalt 2007
HHR 2006-2007
Pontiac
G5 2007
Solstice 2006-2007
Saturn
Aura 2006-2007
Sky 2006-2007
These vehicles will require the Metra 40-CR30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-HD1
For 1999-2006 Acura/Honda vehicles listed below.
This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio:
Acura
CL 1999-2003
MDX 2001-2006
TL 1999-2003
AHDH-HD1 (continued)
Honda
Accord 1998-2002
Civic 1999-2005
CRV 1999-2004
Odyssey 1999-2004
Pilot 2003-2005
Prelude 1999-2001
S2000 2000-2003
AHDH-HD2
For 1994-1998 Honda vehicles listed below.
This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio:
Honda
Accord 1994-1997
CRV 1995-1998
Odyssey 1995-1998
Prelude 1995-1998
AHDH-HD3
For 2003-2007 Acura/Honda vehicles listed below.
This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio:
Acura
TL 2004-2006
TSX 2005
Honda
Accord 2003-2007
CRV 2005-2006
Element 2005-2007*
Odyssey 2005-2007*
Pilot 2006-2007*
Ridgeline 2005-2007*
S2000 2004-2006
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-HD30
antenna adapters to complete the install.

AHDH-HY1
For 2000-2003 Hyundai vehicles listed below
This harness plugs into the back of the OEM radio:
Hyundai
Santa Fe 2000-2003
Sonata 2000-2003
Tiburon 2000-2003
XG300 2000-2003
AHDH-MZ1
For Mazda vehicles that have the cd port below the
radio chassis. This harness plugs into the bottom of the
radio, not the traditional back of the OEM radio:
Mazda
5 2006
6 2004-2007
Protégé 2001-2003
RX8 2004-2006
AHDH-NS1
For Infiniti/Nissan vehicles listed below. This harness
plugs into the OEM radio:
Infiniti
FX35/FX45 2003-2006*
G35 2003-2006*
M35/M45 2003-2005*
Q45 1998-2006
QX56 2004-2006*
Nissan
350Z 2003-2005
Altima 1998-2005
Armada 2005-2007
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AHDH-NS1 (continued)
Frontier 2002-2006
Frontier 1998-2001*
Maxima 1998-2005
Murano 2003-2006
Pathfinder 1998-2005
Quest 1998-2006*
Sentra 1998-2005
Titan 2004-2006
Xterra 2000-2005
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-NI30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
AHDH-TY1
For 2003-2008 Scion/Toyota vehicles listed below.
This harness plugs into the OEM radio:
Scion
xA 2004-2007
xB 2004-2008
tC 2005-2007
Toyota
4Runner 2003-2007
Camry 2005-2006
Celica 2003-2006
Highlander 2003-2007
Land Cruiser 2003-2006
MR2 2003-2006
Prius 2004
RAV4 2003-2007
Sequoia 2003-2007
Sienna 2003-2007
Tacoma 2005-2007
Tundra 2003-2007
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AHDH-TY2
For Toyota vehicles listed below. This harness will plug
into the OEM radio:
Toyota
4Runner 1998-2002
Avalon 1998-2004
Camry 2000-2004
Celica 1998-2002
Highlander 2001-2002
Land Cruiser 1998-2002
MR2 1998-2002
RAV4 1998-2002
Sequoia 2000-2002
Sienna 1999-2002
Tacoma 1998-2004
Tundra 2000-2002
AHDH-VW1
For 1998-2006 Audi/VW vehicles listed below that are
not prewired for a cd changer. This harness will plug
into the back of the OEM radio:
Audi
A4 1998-2006*
A4 Avant Wagon 1998-1999+
A6 1998-2004*
A6 Avant Wagon 1998-1999+
A8 2000-2006
A8 1996-1999+
Quattro 2001-2006
RS6 2003*
S4 2000-2006*
S6 2002-2003*
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AHDH-VW1 (continued)
S8 2001-2003
TT 2000-2006
VW
Beetle 1998-2006+
Cabrio 1998-2002*
Euro van 1999-2003*
Golf 1999-2002+
Golf 1998*
GTI 1999-2001+
Jetta 1998-2002+
Passat 1998-2001+
Phaeton 2004+
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-VW30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•Models marked with an (+) require Metra’s 40-VW53
and 40-VW20 antenna adapters to complete the
install.
AHDH-VW2
For 1998-2006 Audi/VW vehicles listed below that are
prewired for a cd changer. This harness will plug into
the cd changer plug located either in the trunk/hatch
area or the center console. You may use instead of the
AHDH-VW2 the AHDH-VW1 and the AHDH-VWADAPT
plug adapter. This will allow you to use the plug behind
the radio instead of running wires through out the
vehicle.
Audi
A4 1998-2006*
A4 Avant Wagon 1998-1999+
A6 1998-2004*
A6 Avant Wagon 1998-1999+
A8 2000-2006
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AHDH-VW2 (continued from
page 8)
A8 1996-1999+
Quattro 2001-2006
RS6 2003*
S4 2000-2006*
S6 2002-2003*
S8 2001-2003
TT 2000-2006+
VW
Beetle 1998-2006+
Cabrio 1998-2002*
Euro van 1999-2003*
Golf 1999-2002+
Golf 1998*
GTI 1999-2001+
Jetta 1998-2002+
Passat 1998-2001+
Phaeton 2004+
•Models marked with an (*) require Metra’s 40-VW30
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•Models marked with an (+) require Metra’s 40-VW53
and 40-VW20 antenna adapters to complete the
install.
•A pair of antenna extensions will also be needed to
complete the install. We recommend a pair of Metra’s
44-EC144 antenna extensions for the larger vehicles
and a pair of Metra’s 44-EC96 for the smaller vehicles.
AHDH-VW4
For 2002-2007 VW vehicles with Double DIN radios:
VW
Golf 2002-2006
GTI 2002-2007
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Jetta 2002-2007
Passat 2002-2007
Touareg 2004-2007
•These models require Metra’s 40-EU55 and 40-EU20
antenna adapters to complete the install.
•In addition to the AHDT-01 HD Tuner you will need
one of the following three interfaces for your vehi-
cle as shown on page 10.
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Vehicle manufacturer specific interface
A manufacturer specific interface is also needed that will interface the tuner with your OEM radio. You will need to
know what Make your vehicle is to make sure you get the correct interface. You can also check the instructions
included with each harness to find out which interface to use for your application.
The interfaces are as follows:
AHDH-D01
For Domestic vehicles including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Hummer, Isuzu, Jeep,
Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Saturn.
AHDH-EU1
For European vehicles including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, and Volkswagen.
AHDH-I01
For Import vehicles including Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Mazda, Nissan, Scion, and Toyota.
Optional Accessories
XIA-LCD
If your OEM radio does not display text you can use the XIA-LCD, the LCD display screen. This unit plugs into one
of the AHDI interfaces; AHDI-D01, AHDI-EU1, or AHDI-I01, and will show any HD information that is to be dis-
played.
XIAH-IPC
The AHDI interfaces will also allow the use of an iPod. With the XIAH-IPC iPod cable your iPod can play through
your OEM radio, be controlled by the buttons on your OEM radio, and charge your iPod too.
XIAH-RCA
The AHDI interfaces will allow any auxiliary audio in that uses rca’s. This is a great alternative to a fm modulator
and the sound quality is superior.
Installing the AHDT-01
Once you have all the parts needed for your particular vehicle you can begin the installation. This is just a brief
overview how to install the parts, please refer to the AHDH vehicle specific harness instructions for detailed step-
by-step instructions. (Also Refer to Diagram “A” on page 12)
Step 1) If the OEM radio has an anti-theft security feature please make sure you have the security code before
continuing. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any accidental short circuit during the install.
Step 2) Uninstall, unplug, and remove the OEM radio. Some vehicles will not need this step since the AHDH har-
ness will plug into a tuner pack or a cd changer harness located in the trunk/hatch of the vehicle. The AHDH har-
nesses listed above will detail where the harness will plug into.
Step 3) Using the AHDT-01 HD tuner, plug the 6” male-to-male antenna adapter into either the ANT IN or ANT
OUT, it doesn’t matter
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Step 4) Take the female end of the other supplied 36” long antenna extension and plug it into the male end of the 6”
male-to-male antenna adapter used in Step 3.
Step 5) Take the male end of one of the supplied 36” long antenna extensions and plug it into the ANT IN or ANT
OUT, whichever is not populated by the 6” antenna adapter on the AHDT-01.
Step 6) Locate the DIN controller cable supplied with the AHDI interface, one end of the DIN cable has 2 wires com-
ing out of it going to a set of rca’s and another DIN plug, it has just a single wire coming from it.
Step 7) Plug the DIN connector with the single wire coming from it into the CONTROLLER port on the AHDT-01.
Step 8) Plug the rca’s from the DIN controller cable into the AUDIO OUTPUT port on the AHDT-01. The RED rca goes
to the red or RIGHT audio output port. The WHITE rca goes to the white or LEFT audio output port.
Step 9) Once all the connections are made on the AHDT-01, find a suitable mounting location for the HD tuner. Be
sure to secure the tuner so it doesn’t move around or gets in the way of any moving parts.
Step 10) Route the cables from the AHDT-01 tuner up to the back of the OEM radio opening. Depending on where
the AHDT-01 tuner is located antenna extensions may be needed. The AHDH vehicle specific harnesses list above will
detail if antenna extensions are needed. Make sure the cables do not get in the way of any moving parts behind the
dash.
Step 11) Locate the AHDI interface box. Take the DIN cable coming from the AHDT-01 tuner and plug it into the cen-
ter port on one end of the AHDI interface box.
Step 12) If you are using an iPod, plug the XIAH-IPC iPod cable into the 10 pin port next to the controller cable on the
AHDI interface. If you are using the XIAH-RCA audio aux in cable instead, plug it into the 10 pin port next to the con-
troller cable on the AHDI interface.
Step 13) Locate the AHDH vehicle specific harness. Depending on your vehicle the AHDH harness will either be a
straight end-to-end harness or it will be a “T” harness. Also some harnesses will require you to connect them to 12
volts (+) constant, ground (-), or both. If that is the case, make sure you insulate the connections to prevent a short
circuit.
Step 14) If your AHDH vehicle specific harness is a “T” harness, plug the female end into the male OEM harness. Not
all vehicles will have the OEM harness side, if that is the case in your vehicle just leave the female end and tie it up
out of the way.
Step 15) Plug the 20 way Molex connector of the AHDH vehicle specific harness into the end of the AHDI interface
box.
Step 16) Take the OEM antenna that you had to unplug from the OEM radio and plug it into the female antenna
extension coming from the AHDT-01 tuner. Some vehicles require antenna adapters, so check the AHDH vehicle spe-
cific harness listed above to see if your vehicle will need antenna adapters.
Step 17) With the OEM radio in hand, take the male antenna extension coming from the AHDT-01 tuner and plug it
into the back of the OEM radio. Some vehicles require antenna adapters, so check the AHDH vehicle specific harness
listed above to see if your vehicle will need antenna adapters.
Step 18) Take the male end of the AHDH vehicle specific harness and plug it into the back of the OEM radio.
Step 19) Plug the OEM harness back into the OEM radio.
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HD RADIO
BLACK
BLACK
RED
WHITE R
L
TUNER
UNPLUG EXISTING
EXISTING
RE-PLUG
FROM CAR
20 WAY
YELLOWWIRE
TO 12 VOLT
CONSTANT
BLACKWIRE
TO GROUND
WHITE LOOP
PIN 7TO 17
FROM CAR
FROM CAR
CONNECT TO “ANT IN”IN HD TUNER
MALE TO FEMALE CONNECTOR 6“ MALE TO MALE
EXTENSION CONNECTOR
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 17
STEP 18
STEP 19
STEP 16
STEP 15
STEP 11
STEP 4
These wires and loop are not found
on all applications. Check the vehicle
specific harness instructions to see
if they apply to your application.
DIAGRAM “A”
Step 20) Once all connections are made reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Step 21) Cycle the ignition key by turning the car on for 10 seconds, then off, then back on to initialize the AHDI
interface.
Step 22) To test and operate the HD tuner please refer to the AHDH vehicle specific harness instructions. They will
give specific directions on what buttons do what.
Step 23) Reinstall the OEM radio and reassemble the dash once the HD tuner has been tested.
Step 24) Enjoy HD Radio!
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