Sirius radio question
08-22-2004, 07:38 AM
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by "module" do you mean the tuner, or an add-on control unit? I thought all new Audis came XM-ready anyway, so how come you're doing Sirius?
I bought my head unit that was Sirius-ready off eBay since a lot of retailers sell new stuff for less on there. I got my tuner and antenna from Crutchfield because they run a lot of specials on satellite equipment; got the antenna free with the tuner purchase.
I had Tweeter in Fairfax on Rte 50 install everything for a pretty reasonable cost. I woul never ever ever ever ever ever ever have a dealer touch my car, but that's just me.
I bought my head unit that was Sirius-ready off eBay since a lot of retailers sell new stuff for less on there. I got my tuner and antenna from Crutchfield because they run a lot of specials on satellite equipment; got the antenna free with the tuner purchase.
I had Tweeter in Fairfax on Rte 50 install everything for a pretty reasonable cost. I woul never ever ever ever ever ever ever have a dealer touch my car, but that's just me.
08-22-2004, 08:19 AM
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ok well then my question is this:
if he got his car with Sirius, why would he need to buy anything? Obviously the head unit is Sirius-ready, wouldn't the tuner already be installed in the car and the shark-fin be ready to accept a satellite signal?
08-22-2004, 08:51 AM
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This is how I think it works
The sharkfin is installed on all models except Front Trak CVTs. The head unit is satellite radio ready. If you opt for the option, it is a dealer-installed option. The dealer installs the actual tuner module in the trunk where the nav goes. The car is pre-wired and the tuner module is all that's installed.
08-22-2004, 10:17 AM
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so then when he bought the car he obviously did not get the sat. option
therefore does not have a tuner already in the car, am I understanding that correctly? so that's all he needs to buy in order to get up and running.
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08-22-2004, 11:08 AM
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The car is already PRE-WIRED but I just need the MODULE...
from either XM or SIRIUS. Since its only a simple plug/play, I'll prob just buy it at the dealer. Also, I'm scheduled for my 10K at HBL on TUES. I might as well get everyone done.