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11-14-2004, 05:32 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530I Prem Package, Cold Weather, Prem Sound, Bluetooth and Sat.
Can someone with access to TIS look up any docs that might have to do with a install of Sirus, trying to see what is involved with a install at the dealer...
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11-15-2004, 07:40 AM
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I couldn't quickly find one specific document on the intall of Sirius. Suffice it to say that aside from installing the hardware unit (mounts in the trunk in the left rear wheel area) there is programming/coding that has to be done to make everything work. Unfortunately, it's not a DIY installation.
Maybe Hobi will have better luck finding something concrete on TIS...
Maybe Hobi will have better luck finding something concrete on TIS...
11-15-2004, 11:06 AM
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The hardware install is fairly simple, assuming you have the pre-wire. The hard part was figuring out exactly how to place the bracket. Once it's in, it makes sense.
But, as Rudy said, the dealer has to reprogram the car to recognize teh sat hardware, and you're likely not going to save any $$ by installing the receiver.
I opted to let the dealer do it, since it was a flat fee regardless, and then, they're responsible. It would have been easy to kink a fiber cable at the connection of the receiver, for instance.
But, as Rudy said, the dealer has to reprogram the car to recognize teh sat hardware, and you're likely not going to save any $$ by installing the receiver.
I opted to let the dealer do it, since it was a flat fee regardless, and then, they're responsible. It would have been easy to kink a fiber cable at the connection of the receiver, for instance.
11-15-2004, 11:26 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530I Prem Package, Cold Weather, Prem Sound, Bluetooth and Sat.
What I am trying to find out is why the dealer tells me it can't be installed without Sat Prep. I am looking to see what type of wiring is needed and if it is possible to pull those connections from somewhere else...
11-15-2004, 12:39 PM
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Ahah. There is a wiring harness that consists of input cables for the sound system/computer/antenna and there's a power cable. My understanding is that short of factory prep, there's no easy way to re-wire the car for antenna connectivity to the receiver. So, aftermarket sat radio requires the addition of a separate satellite antenna - called a hockey puck - on the trunk lid. I suppose it's just too hard to retrofit the antenna connectivity.
11-15-2004, 12:53 PM
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That sounds about right. Even knowing that though, I have SAT prep, and as of 2 weeks ago am still not able to get the SAT because I have NAV. I'm sure it will come out eventually.
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11-15-2004, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by John W' date='Nov 15 2004, 03:39 PM
Ahah.? There is a wiring harness that consists of input cables for the sound system/computer/antenna and there's a power cable.? My understanding is that short of factory prep, there's no easy way to re-wire the car for antenna connectivity to the receiver.? So, aftermarket sat radio requires the addition of a separate satellite antenna - called a hockey puck - on the trunk lid.? I suppose it's just too hard to retrofit the antenna connectivity.
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11-15-2004, 01:24 PM
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Niether do I. I think it is not just an antenna issue, but some fiber optic cabling connecting the unit in the trunk to the iDrive. If the only issue is using the antenna in the shark fin, but all other connections are basically in place, maybe it can be done. Assuming no NAV of course...