Sirius Problems - Need Install Help Please!

[craigdobs]

I have factory install instructions for E70/Sirius. PM me with your email address.

CD

[Sarge]

Originally Posted by craigdobs

I have factory install instructions for E70/Sirius. PM me with your email address.

CD

Thanks very much Craig.

If anyone else (in the future) is looking for the e70 X5 Sirius Satellite Radio Installation manual, PM me and I will email it to you.

Also, if anyone can hose the PDF file so it's out there on the internet, let me know and I'm happy to forward it. I can't believe it's so hard to find this thing!

Thanks again for the help Craig!

- Sarge

[ard]

Thanks for the file.

Unfortunately as I expected it tells you that the vehicle requires coding with a BMW computer (ie GT1) to recognize the Sirius module.

There may be cheaper options for "GT1 like" programmers/interfaces that you might find. ebay sells cheap knock offs.

Again the dealer is wrong about the warranty- recognize that he (likely an SA anxious to be off the phone) will not be the arbiter of whether or not you have a warranty...

(FYI- I've attached the file to this post.)

GL

A

[yianni54]

Once you install this, you still need the programming from the dealer correct? Will they give you a hard time if you installed the unit?

Also, do you trust the ebay recievers?

Thanks

[JXDriver]

I am going through the sirius installation procedure attached to this thread but am having trouble at step 3. How do you remove the retainers so that the plastic bin can be removed behind the back panel? They don't appear to turn to loosen or be easily able to be lifted. I have tried to gently lift them out but they don't seem to be giving way. I do not want to break them so I am hoping there is a simple method. Thanks in advance for your help.

[justwaiting]

So the dealer is quoting me $595.00 to install the sirius radio in my 2011. Is this absolute rape? I know I can buy the sirius module around $400 plus the bracket for around $50. The install fee of $150 sounds high but I heard the newer BMW's take a while to code. I have an appt on Sat to get my SRS light reset due to my headrest replacements...so what do you guys think?

[Sarge]

That sounds about right from my experience. I bought my Sirius tuner on ebay (for around $250 IIRC) and installed it myself (changed the can bus wiring, etc, requires some trim removal and such) and had had the dealer do the programming. It was still about a half hour of labor for the programming, and the install takes some time fussing with the fiber optic cables under the rear seat trim, etc.


Sounds like the dealer isn't charging you more than an hour of labor after parts and tax, which is reasonable.

[dbox]

Originally Posted by justwaiting

So the dealer is quoting me $595.00 to install the sirius radio in my 2011. Is this absolute rape? I know I can buy the sirius module around $400 plus the bracket for around $50. The install fee of $150 sounds high but I heard the newer BMW's take a while to code. I have an appt on Sat to get my SRS light reset due to my headrest replacements...so what do you guys think?

I have a 2011 50i....every dealer I asked gave me a different price. Prices ranged from $495.00 to $1600.00 I finally got it done for $495.00 + tax. I was told since I had an 11 with navi there were no parts needed but I would need to purchase a ''code''

If anyone would like me to scan my invoice let me know.