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Old 09-02-2015, 03:36 PM   #1
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Adding satellite radio to base pioneer system? (FR-S)

I have a 2013 FR-s that I'm interested in adding SiriusXM satellite radio to. What would I need to install to get satellite radio?

I came across this on trdsparks:
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=5109

Is that all I would need? And is it easy to self-install or would getting it installed at a shop or dealership be recommended?
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The vais unit will attach to a standard sxv-200 or possibly a 300. I did it with a 200, and the 300 has the same interface I believe.
As far as difficulty, depending on where you put the antenna, about 30min - 2h of work

Edit : I didn't really read the TRD sparks page, looking like it has the sx adapter too, so yes.. That's all you need
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It's not easy, because the plug is proprietary, and won't fit the standard SiriusXM tuner plug and play kits. I investigated this option thoroughly when I bought my car, and found it was going to cost about $200 in parts, plus finding someone to install it for me, and I decided not to bother. I wish I had pulled out my aftermarket Sirius tuner from my xB before I traded it in, because it would have worked, but that part is now discontinued.

Apparently satellite radio is a dying breed and isn't super popular anymore. I had it for years and liked it - I wish it was built in.
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It's not easy, because the plug is proprietary, and won't fit the standard SiriusXM tuner plug and play kits. I investigated this option thoroughly when I bought my car, and found it was going to cost about $200 in parts, plus finding someone to install it for me, and I decided not to bother. I wish I had pulled out my aftermarket Sirius tuner from my xB before I traded it in, because it would have worked, but that part is now discontinued.

Apparently satellite radio is a dying breed and isn't super popular anymore. I had it for years and liked it - I wish it was built in.
My biggest problem with xm is the noticeably inferior audio quality
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does anyone know if this kit will work for a 2014 with the stock touchscreen? it look like it will but was wondering if anyone has actually done it
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