Adding Sirius to X5 with Nav

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Originally Posted by jfoj

Its been a few years, so I do not have all the details memorized.

I recall some of the radio modules in the early cars did not support the Aux input or an additional Aux input or or something like that.

Some people upgraded the radio module and I recall it was a next version up or some like that??? This is why I though the BM54 was the updated unit?

I would have to go look at some old notes, but I think they are on a computer that I do not use anymore.

But anyway, good conversation for people that are considering adding OEM Sirius to their vehicle. Interesting about the Sirius cancellation or kill code



Some of the Sirius modules work with Nav some don't so the correct part number is critical, not sure if there are different software and firmware versions. I recall there may be a slightly newer Sirius module that has a single antenna input as well.

That is correct in there being varied option support on the early BM53's, see my earlier post in this thread indicating model #'s and support. Early Sirius receivers were nav and non-nav specific, "365" and "981" model numbers respectively. The older receivers did have 2 antenna inputs thus requiring the splitter adapter for the newer single-lead antennas. The later models were compatible with both nav and non-nav and have a single antenna input. In regards to the radio module, only the BM53 is compatible with US frequency FM radio therefore BM54 being European specific. If anyone needs any help in integration I would be more than happy to assist.