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Old 01-26-16, 12:39 PM
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I just picked up an 08' ISF that does not have XM installed from the factory. I called the dealer to see about purchasing the module and they said it is no longer available. Are there any options out there that use the factory antennae that are plug and play. I did some searching and could not find out anything specific. Thanks
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Welcome to the board & congratulations on your purchase.
Unable to address your issue, though I'm sure someone here will soon chime in.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...50-2006-a.html

Scroll to bottom here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...e-radio-2.html

And last one

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...o-install.html

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Great info! Thanks Lou!
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I think many can attest to this but don't worry if you can't get it into the F. I have it in my 2011 and the sound quality is very underwhelming. The Mark Levinson system is already disappointing as it is and the Satellite radio frequency just sounds very poor. My point is you're not missing much...it's almost like you're listening to AM frequency. I took advantage of it when I purchased my car. I had it free for 3 months and I couldn't stand the sound quality.
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Originally Posted by SoulFreak
I think many can attest to this but don't worry if you can't get it into the F. I have it in my 2011 and the sound quality is very underwhelming. The Mark Levinson system is already disappointing as it is and the Satellite radio frequency just sounds very poor. My point is you're not missing much...it's almost like you're listening to AM frequency. I took advantage of it when I purchased my car. I had it free for 3 months and I couldn't stand the sound quality.
That would be a major blow. For the past 5 years I have only listened to Sirius XM in my cars...
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oh wow! I guess it will be worth getting in your case. Take a real good listen to your stock sound system...if you're contempt with it, you'll have an idea what to expect. Others have gone with aftermarket sound systems and I heard it worked wonders!
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Stern is a must
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