Exchange XM for Sirius....easy swap?
02-02-2006, 08:02 AM
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Exchange XM for Sirius....easy swap?
Dealer mentioned he'd do this for a song. Now parts is saying it's a factory installed option, and they say the parts alone are $1300. I smell a rat. Isn't it just swapping one box for another?
Anyone do this yet?
'06 A8L
Anyone do this yet?
'06 A8L
02-02-2006, 08:18 AM
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Check out clair parts...
If satellite is activated, I would assume that it's just a matter of swapping. it's only when you remove the satellite that you get screwy things going on in the MMI screen. Actually, I don't think the MMI comes on at all!
Clair phone: 1-800-354-5100
Link below:<ul><li><a href="http://www.clairparts.com/accessories4.asp?product_id=2359&PDID=195380"> 1300??? I think not!</a></li></ul>
Clair phone: 1-800-354-5100
Link below:<ul><li><a href="http://www.clairparts.com/accessories4.asp?product_id=2359&PDID=195380"> 1300??? I think not!</a></li></ul>
02-02-2006, 09:25 AM
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I'm looking to trade my sirius for an XM
It's from an 05 allroad, I don't know if they are the same part number or not, but I believe it is.
If you can find how to pull yours out, and it is part number 8E0-057-593E, then it would be a match. My sirius is part number 8E0-057-593D.
In the allroads, it's in the trunk, pretty easy to get to. It's just plug and play.
Let me know if you're interested. jdohrn@gmail.com
If you can find how to pull yours out, and it is part number 8E0-057-593E, then it would be a match. My sirius is part number 8E0-057-593D.
In the allroads, it's in the trunk, pretty easy to get to. It's just plug and play.
Let me know if you're interested. jdohrn@gmail.com
02-02-2006, 11:03 AM
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A rat there be, and parts dept. thinks you're the cheese. The sat radio lists for $550, so $1300...
...for parts alone tests the limits of "legal robbery" IMHO. The car comes pre-wired, so the install should be relatively easy. I believe there's been a post here about swapping out/installing a sat unit, but I can't recall when/who posted it.
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02-03-2006, 05:39 AM
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Eric I would air on the side caution with the link....
(no offence Jee)
I would call clair parts before you order this and get confirmation that it will work in an A8.
I would call clair parts before you order this and get confirmation that it will work in an A8.
Let there be good prices and advice for all!
02-03-2006, 07:24 AM
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Called 'em this morning.
That's an '04 part, and the 'x' on the number is a remanufactured part.
However, Clair was able to get me the right part # (minus the X) and pricing, and let me know it's available, under $475 or so, and in the states, and will work on the '06. Sweeeeeet.
However, Clair was able to get me the right part # (minus the X) and pricing, and let me know it's available, under $475 or so, and in the states, and will work on the '06. Sweeeeeet.
