Satellite radio (Sirius)
07-16-2009, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='944070' date='Jul 16 2009, 11:06 AM
If you call Sirius they may tell you about the active subscription BUT if it's still active under another subscriber they may cancel or notify the previous owner who can cancel ... BTW, if you wait until the current subscription expires, or the original owner cancels it, you can negotiate deals and prices with Sirius and the activation is instant.
So, I'd leave it alone until it expires - then call Sirius and they will walk you thru the reactivation process by phone. All you need is a credit card.
So, I'd leave it alone until it expires - then call Sirius and they will walk you thru the reactivation process by phone. All you need is a credit card.
Sounds like a plan Luigi524td! Thanks.
07-16-2009, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Othello09' post='944071' date='Jul 16 2009, 02:08 PM
Sounds like a plan Luigi524td! Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Othello09' post='943692' date='Jul 16 2009, 02:24 AM
Hey guys, when I bought my e60 (non-CPO) Sirius satellite radio was already activated and working. Is there any way I can find out about the current subscription for Sirius on my car? I have no idea when it was the contract started or when it will end. Will I receive a notice via iDrive about a subscription coming due? Will I have to visit the dreaded dealer for continuing my service or can I go directly to Sirius?
Just try to prevent driving w/ a hottie in the passenger side, singing her fav song then ZAP...sh*t stops working?
Just try to prevent driving w/ a hottie in the passenger side, singing her fav song then ZAP...sh*t stops working?
07-16-2009, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='944332' date='Jul 16 2009, 07:47 PM
No, it won't just stop working mid-song. When you turn the radio on, the satellite broadcasts all the serial numbers that are activated and if your radio "hears" it, it will come on and if your radio does not receive a serial number from the satellite, the Idrive will prompt you to call Sirius and will display its serial number. At least that's what happened to me. I was able to get one free year from them since I had bought the car a few months earlier. Mine should expire around October and I will renew only if they make me a deal I can't refuse, I.E. no more than $70/yr. You might want to let them know that you just bought the car and ask them if you are eligible for the free year. Doesn't cost anything to ask.
Good luck, but it is very easy. But I too would wait until it shuts off on its own.
07-16-2009, 05:28 PM
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Thanks porsche911targa & turboe! Thanks some good info. Finally something that works as I imagined it would (in a perfect world).
07-19-2009, 10:16 AM
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I believe they are going thru some internal consolidation, keep in mind that they merged with XM. Keep using it until the signal fails then contact them..
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A little tip, if you call Sirius and tell them you would like to cancel (as long as you pay month to month) because you get sh*t for service they will most likely wave your current months charge and give you a few more months for free just to keep you on and once your few free months are up call again!
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Aaaaah, yes...the old corporate case of tracking revenue. Rictor I definitely hear where you are coming from. Don't worry, I'm not gonna go snooping too far before required. Besides, the only reason I use Sirius now is because its free...if it were a choice between the iPod integration ($400 one time) or Sirius ($?? annually); I would pick iPod 100%. Thanks dude.
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A little tip, if you call Sirius and tell them you would like to cancel (as long as you pay month to month) because you get sh*t for service they will most likely wave your current months charge and give you a few more months for free just to keep you on and once your few free months are up call again!
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