Hoping to revive. Original owner removed unit. Going to buy one to replace. Can I simply plug it up and it recognize satellite signal? I do notice the SAT option is not in my iDrive and I do not have NAV.

 

doesn't show up or is grayed out? you will have to look at the VO then. See if it's on the vehicle order and if not you have to add it.

 

I do have it according to VIN and again I see where he removed unit and I can see the wiring. Once I get the replacement unit and I plug it in, what next? Thanks so much.

 

Well now I was premature! Found the instructions. Boy do I hope there are ways around taking it the stealership!

 

Shebuilt........if you're still around. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'd like to plug and play a new Sirius module as mine just went. We're you able to plug and play, or did you need coding?

 

So here's a pic where the module goes. Is my 525i "fitted"?

Thanks

 

Having problems viewing your attached pic, maybe reduce image size and re-post?

 

As an update to my post above, I bought an identical sat module to the one that died and no coding was needed. YMMV

 

Hi there, I have a M5 2008 e60 with pre wired, i just install the module tuner xm only two plugs antenna and the power cable and fiber optic. do i need to mess with the fiber optic or go straight to the dealer and let them code the iDrive so i could see the SAT.

 

Have the module and the e60. 2005 545i

Dennis