Problem w/ SIRIUS installation
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Problem w/ SIRIUS installation
so my sirius kit was installed. and it seemed to work ok. but then i was trying to figure out how to scroll through the channels once i got to my destination. when using the Tune ****, it would jump from channel 1 to channel 15. i don't know how to get any of the channels in between.
is it just me? am i doing something wrong?
another thing - i supplied the kit myself (purchased from sewell). i brought it to dealership, with instructions and everything. the SIGMA antenna was there. when i picked up the car, they had used the XM antenna next to the rear brake light. i am pretty annoyed they did this. and i am wondering if this might affect the fact i can't reach the channels.
what the heck is going on?!??! @#&U$*@&#*(
is it just me? am i doing something wrong?
another thing - i supplied the kit myself (purchased from sewell). i brought it to dealership, with instructions and everything. the SIGMA antenna was there. when i picked up the car, they had used the XM antenna next to the rear brake light. i am pretty annoyed they did this. and i am wondering if this might affect the fact i can't reach the channels.
what the heck is going on?!??! @#&U$*@&#*(
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carlsbad. wasn't about to pay to pay $500+ at kearny mesa for labor only.
good news is i complained to the service mgr, and he is going to send someone out to my house tomorrow morning to pick it up and have it fixed. it's just too far to drive, esp w/ friday traffic.
hope they can fix it. i only get about 15-20 channels right now, most of which i don't listen to.
good news is i complained to the service mgr, and he is going to send someone out to my house tomorrow morning to pick it up and have it fixed. it's just too far to drive, esp w/ friday traffic.
hope they can fix it. i only get about 15-20 channels right now, most of which i don't listen to.
#4
Originally Posted by lexuslover
the SIGMA antenna was there. when i picked up the car, they had used the XM antenna next to the rear brake light. i am pretty annoyed they did this. and i am wondering if this might affect the fact i can't reach the channels.
what the heck is going on?!??! @#&U$*@&#*(
what the heck is going on?!??! @#&U$*@&#*(
The antenna cannot cause some channels to disappear when others are coming in. My understanding is that the signal the radio receives has all the channels--the radio just parses out the channel you select from that bitstream. How to tune them in, I have no idea.
Good luck!
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I wonder if your receiver needs to be "refreshed" like an XM receiver? http://www.xmradio.com/refresh/
"Refreshing" simply means that all the channel data needs to be downloaded to your receiver again.
"Refreshing" simply means that all the channel data needs to be downloaded to your receiver again.
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Originally Posted by costanza
I wonder if your receiver needs to be "refreshed" like an XM receiver? http://www.xmradio.com/refresh/
"Refreshing" simply means that all the channel data needs to be downloaded to your receiver again.
"Refreshing" simply means that all the channel data needs to be downloaded to your receiver again.
hopefully all you people out there getting sirius read this before it drives you nuts. and Yes, the XM antenna does work, so if you want the one next to your rear brake light, it will work. (you don't have to buy SIGMA) apparently, as the carlsbad mgr explained, the SIGMA is quite large and they experienced issues in some other models with rain sensing wipers and the placement of the SIGMA.
now i feel bad about complaining to lexus carlsbad, but it still boggles my mind why they would not at least tell me they weren't using parts i paid for myself.
thanks for your help everybody!!! i really, really appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by rominl
ah this sux.... especially longo just came out with their own deal on free install if you get the cars from them
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Now I am confused! I am about the purchase the Sirius radio from Sewell. You mentioned that the Sirius radio was installed by the dealer but they installed the XM antenna.
-Why did the dealer install the XM antenna?
-Does the Sirius radio (kit) come with the Sirius antenna?
-What is the difference between the XM and Sirius antenna?
-Do I need to purchase the XM antenna for the back window deck placement?
Thanks for the heads up on the "refresh" too!
-Why did the dealer install the XM antenna?
-Does the Sirius radio (kit) come with the Sirius antenna?
-What is the difference between the XM and Sirius antenna?
-Do I need to purchase the XM antenna for the back window deck placement?
Thanks for the heads up on the "refresh" too!
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I picked up my 2006 GS 300 AWD with SIRIUS installed by dealer...The antenna is near the rear view mirror and is inside the car.
"...the SIGMA is quite large and they experienced issues in some other models with rain sensing wipers and the placement of the SIGMA."
The SIRIUS kit was supplied by the Lexus dealer, and as mentioned in another thread (see http://lexus-parts.com/partlist.asp?...37&ModelID=125 ) the kit is specific to the GS. Therefore, I would expect no problems with this installation. So far so good.
"...the SIGMA is quite large and they experienced issues in some other models with rain sensing wipers and the placement of the SIGMA."
The SIRIUS kit was supplied by the Lexus dealer, and as mentioned in another thread (see http://lexus-parts.com/partlist.asp?...37&ModelID=125 ) the kit is specific to the GS. Therefore, I would expect no problems with this installation. So far so good.
Last edited by ACLC; 08-13-05 at 03:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by PClarkccg
-Why did the dealer install the XM antenna?
Originally Posted by PClarkccg
-Does the Sirius radio (kit) come with the Sirius antenna?
Originally Posted by PClarkccg
-What is the difference between the XM and Sirius antenna?
Originally Posted by PClarkccg
-Do I need to purchase the XM antenna for the back window deck placement?
on an unrelated note, i think there is one glitch/bug which i think is related to the lexus audio system software - if you are switching "modes" between SAT1, SAT2, SAT3, and then back to AM, you can't get back to SAT1 without turning off the car. for some reason when you cycle through it 1, 2, 3, you can't get back to SAT mode again. it's like it doesn't know it's there... is this happening to anyone else out there w/ sirius (or XM)?
here are pics of my setup - the XM antenna is in the bottom right of back window:
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Thanks much for the detailed answers. I like/want the same look as you with the XM antenna on the back deck (my windows are tinted!). I don't want the SIGMA on my front window. I'll call Sewell and see about getting the XM antenna at time of purchase!?
P.S. In your photo you can't see the antenna wire. Did the dealer pass the wire directly under the antenna to the trunk instead of along the bottom of the window?
P.S. In your photo you can't see the antenna wire. Did the dealer pass the wire directly under the antenna to the trunk instead of along the bottom of the window?
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Thanks fore the detailed reply and pics lexuslover.
I've requested that Longo install my Sirius setup the same way as yours (utlizing the XM antenna). Looks like a much cleaner install, and I prefer the smaller antenna. They are checking to see if this is possible...something about "warranty issues."
I've requested that Longo install my Sirius setup the same way as yours (utlizing the XM antenna). Looks like a much cleaner install, and I prefer the smaller antenna. They are checking to see if this is possible...something about "warranty issues."