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markpeppie · 05-22-2006, 04:36 PM

installed my sirius radio in the car, loving it, makes the interior look alive

why? · 05-22-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikergal

They are $13 a month for either one. XM used to be $10 but the price went up. As for the hardware no it isn't expensive. I think if you looked into it you will see it isn't as bad as you think. I just put a new head unit in my truck which is XM ready, so all I needed to do was buy the little box with antenna which was a around $110 bucks. Thats it.... cake

If you don't have an XM ready head unit you will need to buy a different set up which has a little screen that you can see the channels through instead of using your head unit to do that.

I paid to have it installed since I have no clue how to do it myself

paying to have it installed is a good thing. Messing with stereos should only be left to those who know what they are doing.

No way I'd try to install something like that myself. I'd prolly figure a way to have the entire car blow up the next time I try to turn it on.

Dylanby · 05-22-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markpeppie

installed my sirius radio in the car, loving it, makes the interior look alive

Pics? Come on! Back it up.

ToyotaTim · 05-23-2006, 09:02 AM

How are you wiring it to the radio? Thru the aux jack? Does the info show up on the LCD radio screen? More details please!!!

Uglyboyed · 05-23-2006, 11:53 AM

It usually runs on a fm transmitter that picks up the clear signal in the radio.(Usually 88.9) the aux jack is only for devices with a headphone input like cd players or ipods. it will not show on the lcd screen. ( i may be wrong because i dont have one but im pretty sure)

bikergal · 05-23-2006, 12:15 PM

Let me see if I can explain this better. There are 2 ways to really do XM.

One is you can buy a head unit that is XM ready. Which means your head until turns into the controller so to speak. You can read what song is playing and what not and change/scan through the Xm channels right through the head unit.

The second way if you don't have a head unit that is XM ready is to purchase the controller set up. That way this controller is either on a cord like my old XM system was or it is like a little square box with a little XM screen that you can mount on your dash or where you choose to mount it.

Some new cars have the stock head unit which is capable of XM radio already.

Either way you will need the antenna. The cars coming out with it built in already should have the antenna system set up. You shouldn't have to do anything but call XM and have it activated.

Like myself I had to purchase a little box that is under my seat that controls (brains of the XM) radio and antenna, this box is then plugged into the back of my new pioneer head unit. I use the head unit as a controller...

Make sense??? Or did I confuse you guys more??

reo157 · 09-26-2006, 10:40 PM

Does anyone have any recommendations on what XM radio that I should consider to have installed in my Yaris? I have the XM2go portable but I would prefer to have something permanent. Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks.

Pompeii66 · 09-26-2006, 11:35 PM

You can run a stereo mini jack line (2 male ends) to the ipod interface and use the "AUX" input on your stock stereo.
Sounds better than through the FM transmitter but a higher volumes, has an alternator whirring sound that increases with speed.

Pompeii66 · 09-26-2006, 11:42 PM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=936

Violin · 09-27-2006, 07:37 AM

If you add an aftermarket head unit that is satellite radio ready, you just add the universal tuner - all hidden behind the dash. Nice, neat and best sound.

Terk (Audiovox) had issues with the XM to JVC "Smart Digital
Aadapter" and are redesigning it now. As soon as it is released, mine goes in.

vodkalush · 09-27-2006, 07:43 AM

I thought I heard someplace saying that xm was adding commericals to their popular music channels (xm users verify??)... because frankly the whole point of people paying for radio was for the lack of commercials.

I went sirius and for the must part I like it (had it for almost a yr). But I may just be going back to my ipod, install the fac. ipod control unit and call it a day (with 30gigs I wont repeat music for over 17straight days of playing).

vodkalush · 09-27-2006, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pompeii66

You can run a stereo mini jack line (2 male ends) to the ipod interface and use the "AUX" input on your stock stereo.
Sounds better than through the FM transmitter but a higher volumes, has an alternator whirring sound that increases with speed.

I had this problem with my ipod/tomtom. When I installed my groundign kit, the whinning sound disapeared and the quality of the sound was alot better. check the DIY section for how-tos on the grounding kit.

Reddington · 10-05-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vodkalush

I thought I heard someplace saying that xm was adding commericals to their popular music channels (xm users verify??)... because frankly the whole point of people paying for radio was for the lack of commercials.

I went sirius and for the must part I like it (had it for almost a yr). But I may just be going back to my ipod, install the fac. ipod control unit and call it a day (with 30gigs I wont repeat music for over 17straight days of playing).

I have not heard any commercials on the music stations. There are commercials on the talk/cable stations since they take network commercial breaks anyway. So I guess they figured putting in some commercials rather than having dead air.

DevenLF · 03-02-2007, 01:37 PM

I just purchased one of these. Haven't had it installed, yet, but this mounts behind the factory HU, and you can use the factory HU to change stations, etc... If you have a TEXT button on the HU, it displays song info, too, just like a plug'n'pray XM unit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-TOYOTA-YARI...QQcmdZViewItem

If that link doesn't wor, search for this item #

150002021390

Violin · 03-02-2007, 03:29 PM

$360 to add XM to the stock radio?!!! Am I missing something?

Mine was $100 less a $30 credit toward my XM subscription. With $290, you could buy a really nice head unit.

I've been listening for about 4 months now and can't ever go back to commercial radio.

Violin · 03-05-2007, 11:10 PM

How long have you been selling those overpriced kits on eBay?

DevenLF · 03-07-2007, 11:10 AM

I'm not the one selling those. If you look at the purchase history, if the item is still there, you'll see that devenlf bought one, and I wouldn't bother purchasing from myself. Besides, that seller is from TX.

Maybe a bit pricy, but I wanted to add xm without replacing my HU. I kinda like it. That kit includes the xm direct device, which I'm guessing is what you were referring to for the $100 you mentioned? The kit includes something else, too, that hooks right into the factory radio--- I didn't know you can do what this kit does without replacing the factory radio.

If so, I guess I go screwed.

Violin · 03-07-2007, 12:44 PM

No - you do have to replace the factory radio to install the XM tuner and adapter behind the dash like I did, but with the $260-290 you could get something much better than the factory unit.

Sorry that I assumed you were the seller - you're "one post and run" made me think you were just promoting your auction.

09-26-2006, 11:42 PM	#27
Pompeii66 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 65	See this previous thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=936

09-27-2006, 07:43 AM	#29
vodkalush I drive a yarrrris View User's Garage Drives: 07 Sedan Polar White Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,009	I thought I heard someplace saying that xm was adding commericals to their popular music channels (xm users verify??)... because frankly the whole point of people paying for radio was for the lack of commercials. I went sirius and for the must part I like it (had it for almost a yr). But I may just be going back to my ipod, install the fac. ipod control unit and call it a day (with 30gigs I wont repeat music for over 17straight days of playing). __________________ Docotrs say all the drikning has mesesd up my seplilng and radieng Get your YarisWorld.com stickers here!!! The Official Toyota Thailand Accessories Order Thread will work for parts Last edited by vodkalush; 09-27-2006 at 07:57 AM.

03-02-2007, 01:37 PM	#32
DevenLF Drives: Yaris S, 2007 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 3	Integrated XM Radio Option I just purchased one of these. Haven't had it installed, yet, but this mounts behind the factory HU, and you can use the factory HU to change stations, etc... If you have a TEXT button on the HU, it displays song info, too, just like a plug'n'pray XM unit. http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-TOYOTA-YARI...QQcmdZViewItem If that link doesn't wor, search for this item # 150002021390

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05-22-2006, 04:36 PM	#19
markpeppie Drives: yaris 2007aero Join Date: May 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 22	installed my sirius radio in the car, loving it, makes the interior look alive

05-23-2006, 09:02 AM	#22
ToyotaTim Drives: 2002 Toyota 4Runner Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri USA Posts: 3	How are you wiring it to the radio? Thru the aux jack? Does the info show up on the LCD radio screen? More details please!!!

05-23-2006, 11:53 AM	#23
Uglyboyed Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 131	It usually runs on a fm transmitter that picks up the clear signal in the radio.(Usually 88.9) the aux jack is only for devices with a headphone input like cd players or ipods. it will not show on the lcd screen. ( i may be wrong because i dont have one but im pretty sure)

05-23-2006, 12:15 PM	#24
bikergal Drives: Tacoma 4x4 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 101	Let me see if I can explain this better. There are 2 ways to really do XM. One is you can buy a head unit that is XM ready. Which means your head until turns into the controller so to speak. You can read what song is playing and what not and change/scan through the Xm channels right through the head unit. The second way if you don't have a head unit that is XM ready is to purchase the controller set up. That way this controller is either on a cord like my old XM system was or it is like a little square box with a little XM screen that you can mount on your dash or where you choose to mount it. Some new cars have the stock head unit which is capable of XM radio already. Either way you will need the antenna. The cars coming out with it built in already should have the antenna system set up. You shouldn't have to do anything but call XM and have it activated. Like myself I had to purchase a little box that is under my seat that controls (brains of the XM) radio and antenna, this box is then plugged into the back of my new pioneer head unit. I use the head unit as a controller... Make sense??? Or did I confuse you guys more??

09-26-2006, 10:40 PM	#25
reo157 Drives: Blazing Blue 3 door liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3	Does anyone have any recommendations on what XM radio that I should consider to have installed in my Yaris? I have the XM2go portable but I would prefer to have something permanent. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

09-27-2006, 07:37 AM	#28
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	If you add an aftermarket head unit that is satellite radio ready, you just add the universal tuner - all hidden behind the dash. Nice, neat and best sound. Terk (Audiovox) had issues with the XM to JVC "Smart Digital Aadapter" and are redesigning it now. As soon as it is released, mine goes in.

03-02-2007, 03:29 PM	#33
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	$360 to add XM to the stock radio?!!! Am I missing something? Mine was $100 less a $30 credit toward my XM subscription. With $290, you could buy a really nice head unit. I've been listening for about 4 months now and can't ever go back to commercial radio.

03-05-2007, 11:10 PM	#34
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	How long have you been selling those overpriced kits on eBay?

03-07-2007, 11:10 AM	#35
DevenLF Drives: Yaris S, 2007 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 3	I'm not the one selling those. If you look at the purchase history, if the item is still there, you'll see that devenlf bought one, and I wouldn't bother purchasing from myself. Besides, that seller is from TX. Maybe a bit pricy, but I wanted to add xm without replacing my HU. I kinda like it. That kit includes the xm direct device, which I'm guessing is what you were referring to for the $100 you mentioned? The kit includes something else, too, that hooks right into the factory radio--- I didn't know you can do what this kit does without replacing the factory radio. If so, I guess I go screwed.

03-07-2007, 12:44 PM	#36
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	No - you do have to replace the factory radio to install the XM tuner and adapter behind the dash like I did, but with the $260-290 you could get something much better than the factory unit. Sorry that I assumed you were the seller - you're "one post and run" made me think you were just promoting your auction.