2009LEX

So I did this last night and activated my XM online and I have refreshed it 3 times and I still only get the preview channel and weather/emergency channel. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2009LEX

nevermind I had to call them so they could resend me the signal.

aceyou

That's great. How much electronic knowledge do you have? Did you just follow the instructions and it was easy?

Kurtz

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You don't need any electronic knowledge. Most of the work is just taking the trunk panels on and off, beyond that everything just plugs in.

Kybball#1

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Awsome write up, it was very easy, everyone that wants to do this should do it themselves. Thanks

Easting

Just intsalled on my 2009 IS 250. Same issues as everyone else, the wiring harness is just a ***** to tuck in. Other than that, flawless. Head unit is pretty lame though. I should have got the nav.

ben_r_

No there is a different kit for the '06 model as it had a different antenna hook up.

longmark99

I just installed the XM tuner in my wife's '09 IS 250 (she fought me tooth and nail by the way), and between the instructions on this post and the instructions from Sewell Lexus in Dallas, it was a breeze. It took me a little over 2 hours to get it installed and put everything back together and my wife is finally happy (for now).

Good work on these instructions. Very helpful stuff.

Mark

P.S. The promo codes for Sewell don't appear to be working anymore.

sfxr

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Thanks for this post. I was able to knock out the installation of the XM unit in 45 minutes! Works great now.

MGLane

I just installed the XM kit on my '06 350 with ML and Nav. I got the kit from Sewell with a ClubLexus discount. All said and done I think it was a hair over $300. I followed sjgIS350's suggestion and mounted my antenna inside the glass next to the brake light (page 7). By far the hardest part of the install for me was getting the antenna wire threaded through to the inside, but I just had to take my time and be patient. Also, I did not remove the brake light completely, rather just pulled it out of its mount, so that may have made a difference. My windows are tinted (~20%) and so far I've not had any signal issues. I also have the Mark Levinson, and ngl1145 is correct (page 8) on the order of the harness plug-ins. You use the outer two plugs on the amp--not the 1st and 3rd, but the 1st and 4th. Other than that, this write up is a great walk through. BTW, you don't have to remove the lining on the trunk lid if you install the antenna inside. Thanks to everyone who posted before for the advice! Great work guys!

Kurtz

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You realize the post directly above yours from another poster not only mentions the rough cost, it also says where he got the parts from, right?

bantatua21

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nice work! two thumbz up for you man!!! woo- hooo

Jmags

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anyone use this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/SIRIUS-Satellite...ht_3808wt_1139

pfdaxe

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Does anyone have the part number and price for the '06 trunk mount (rear glass) antenna? I have the original front windshield antenna and the reception fades in and out a lot. Hoping the rear mounted one will resolve this. I'm at work and can't open the .pdf I've left posts & emailed Darrel at Sewell for almost a week with other questions with no reply.....

NilesIvan

I would like to know if the same kit works for the gs 300 2006. My radio has the sat button but when I push it it goes to am. Is there a kit for this car that you know of?

Thanks!