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Old 06-17-2012, 09:55 AM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Well now I was premature! Found the instructions. Boy do I hope there are ways around taking it the stealership!
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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?
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So here's a pic where the module goes. Is my 525i "fitted"?

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

Originally Posted by Shawn Reeves


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

Thanks
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As an update to my post above, I bought an identical sat module to the one that died and no coding was needed. YMMV
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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.
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Have the module and the e60. 2005 545i

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