SiriusXM radio in the FR-S

[Katana]

Originally Posted by Synack

Ok after researching, you DO have the right part number. But most places I've looked it's only $90.

And unfortunately you do have to buy that stupid receiver. I honestly don't know why this is so @#$$# expensive. These parts are only worth about $50 at the most.

Need to buy both of these:
http://www.scionpartsmall.com/Satell...facturer_id=15

http://www.scionpartsmall.com/Satell...-2012-Scion-tC

The $170 receiver claims this though:
Note: Applies to radio head units that have SAT button only. Conflicts with Ipod interface kit and radios with embedded satellite radio (satellite radio already built into head unit). Requires vehicle specific fit kit and receiver for complete installation. Radio subscription not included.

So maybe we really only do just need the antenna?????? Because I'm almost positive we already have embedded satellite radio, I hope at least.

Someone please do this

I don't know why they cost so much either, except they're OEM Toyota parts - the prices you have at this site saves about $10 over what I paid though. Shipping and all is $270 at Scion Parts Mall, and I paid TRDSparks $279.23. Oh well - guess I'll skip dining out one night and save that money back! lol Saved Scion Parts Mall as a fave so I can look for stuff there later.

BTW, I looked on p48 of the manual that phenom86 provided, and I see a square connector on the back that looks kinda like an XM antenna plug, but it looks too big. Sigh. I was hoping to avoid tearing into the dash again. Diagram is just too lo-res to be sure. Anyone else willing to take a look? And a pic? Pleeeez?

Well, logically then, if the external XM tuner would conflict with a built-in tuner, the mere fact that the external tuner works when connected suggests that the BeSpoke head does not in fact have an embedded tuner - that and the fact that the onscreen XM source button did not appear until I connected the tuner module.

[Synack]

Originally Posted by Katana

I don't know why they cost so much either, except they're OEM Toyota parts - the prices you have at this site saves about $10 over what I paid though. Shipping and all is $270 at Scion Parts Mall, and I paid TRDSparks $279.23. Oh well - guess I'll skip dining out one night and save that money back! lol Saved Scion Parts Mall as a fave so I can look for stuff there later.

BTW, I looked on p48 of the manual that phenom86 provided, and I see a square connector on the back that looks kinda like an XM antenna plug, but it looks too big. Sigh. I was hoping to avoid tearing into the dash again. Diagram is just too lo-res to be sure. Anyone else willing to take a look? And a pic? Pleeeez?

Well, logically then, if the external XM tuner would conflict with a built-in tuner, the mere fact that the external tuner works when connected suggests that the BeSpoke head does not in fact have an embedded tuner - that and the fact that the onscreen XM source button did not appear until I connected the tuner module.

Wait so you've done this already? The XM source only showed up after connecting both parts listed above? Do you have pics of the parts?

[TemeCal]

My understanding, is that "Satellite Ready" means you still need to buy the receiver. At least that's how it is on my other Pioneer Avic head units. However, for those, I bought a Pioneer XM receiver for $50. It came with all the necessary connections...so there was no "fit kit".

So, $50 to get my other head units working with satellite. $270 to get this OEM one working. Crazy expensive!!!

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by Synack

Need to buy both of these:
http://www.scionpartsmall.com/Satell...facturer_id=15
http://www.scionpartsmall.com/Satell...-2012-Scion-tC

Thanks for the links. I'm still looking for the best prices before I move forward.

[tonystewart]

I just ordered it, thanks for the information!

[Synack]

Can you all who ordered, take pictures of the parts please?

It would benefit us to see how cheap this can be done for while we're getting ripped off on OEM parts.

$270 is the same cost of a decent aftermarket radio, we shouldn't have to pay this much.

[tonystewart]

It is what it is, when I receive my parts I will photograph install

[Synack]

Here's a diagram of the rear. Not sure what the antenna and receiver plugs look like though.

[Katana]

Originally Posted by Synack

Wait so you've done this already? The XM source only showed up after connecting both parts listed above? Do you have pics of the parts?

Yep - installed on Thursday - works great.

I do not have pics of the parts in the box, but the fit kit is basically an antenna, a data cable to go between the tuner and the head unit, and the brackets to mount the tuner box. Just a bunch of ugly little bits, to be hidden away.

The tuner itself is a silver colored box with an antenna jack, and connections for various data cables.

I do have some pics of the antenna install, and some screen pics of the head unit though, and I will be posting those in the very near future.

The only thing on the 2nd page of sources was Bluetooth and CD until the XM module was plugged in.

[quik1987]

songza app = win

[TemeCal]

Originally Posted by quik1987

songza app = win

While I agree that songza, pandora, etc... are really cool streaming apps, this thread is about getting SiriusXM integrated into the OEM head unit. I've tried for years to stream music through my head-unit. While it does work, it just isn't the same. I personally think it's a hokey way to listen to music. Not to mention, anytime I'm traveling between cities through the desert or mountains and cell service is spotty...it flat out doesn't work. I can get satellite stations pretty much anywhere!

Thanks for the suggestion, but this just isn't what this thread is about.

[Synack]

Originally Posted by Katana

Yep - installed on Thursday - works great.

I do not have pics of the parts in the box, but the fit kit is basically an antenna, a data cable to go between the tuner and the head unit, and the brackets to mount the tuner box. Just a bunch of ugly little bits, to be hidden away.

The tuner itself is a silver colored box with an antenna jack, and connections for various data cables.

I do have some pics of the antenna install, and some screen pics of the head unit though, and I will be posting those in the very near future.

The only thing on the 2nd page of sources was Bluetooth and CD until the XM module was plugged in.

We'll likely have to bite the bullet, unless there are fit kits that have this same plug. Would involve a bit of research once we can get the pictures of the plugs and the back of the radio.

I'm all about saving money, so I'm trying hard for this one.

[Synack]

Originally Posted by TemeCal

While I agree that songza, pandora, etc... are really cool streaming apps, this thread is about getting SiriusXM integrated into the OEM head unit. I've tried for years to stream music through my head-unit. While it does work, it just isn't the same. I personally think it's a hokey way to listen to music. Not to mention, anytime I'm traveling between cities through the desert or mountains and cell service is spotty...it flat out doesn't work. I can get satellite stations pretty much anywhere!

Thanks for the suggestion, but this just isn't what this thread is about.

Not to mention you have to watch your data. Unless you have unlimited, but that's being killed off these days.

[Katana]

OK, I know - don't flame please - these are some pretty hodeous pics I know, but I thought I'd share in case they might be helpful to some. That Pioneer tuner for $50 would be awesome - wish I'd known about it - would have been worth a shot anyway, and I bet it uses a regular XM antenna so if it breaks you don't have to get one from Toyota for mucho dinero... Oh well - water under the bridge for me at this point. Maybe someone else can do a writeup with that cheaper solution?

Anyway, here are a few pics of my install:

>>edit - oh yeah - the XM antenna is exactly centered behind the FM one - it just looks off to the side because of the angle I took the picture...
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