Replace Sirius Module
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Hello everybody, quick question, can you replace the Sirius module and not have to take it in to the dealer for reprogramming. I bought a module off eBay, had the dealer retrofit and it?s flakey - lots of ?acquiring signal? issues. Dealer checked all connections and even installed new shark fin and said nothing is wrong with the antennae, must be the module. So I am thinking I'll try getting another module, but hoping I don?t have to take it in for another reprogramming. Thanks.
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Hello everybody, quick question, can you replace the Sirius module and not have to take it in to the dealer for reprogramming. I bought a module off eBay, had the dealer retrofit and it?s flakey - lots of ?acquiring signal? issues. Dealer checked all connections and even installed new shark fin and said nothing is wrong with the antennae, must be the module. So I am thinking I'll try getting another module, but hoping I don?t have to take it in for another reprogramming. Thanks.
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I don't think it should - the car is already expecting to "see" the module inline. Unless it is also coded to only allow the specific serial/build date, I don't think it would be a problem. In any event, your car listed as a 2007. Aren't you covered under warranty?
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