A quick troubleshooting question about Sirius integration (2003 X5 with nav)

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by PaulGinAZ

Looking at the listing under the Sirius Compatibility Chart http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/s...ity-chart.html it looks like I may be SOL. Apparently this service is compatible with production dates from 10/2003 forward.

How exactly do I get the radio module out? Is it in the rear of the vehicle near the changer or is it forward with the head unit?

Sorry for all of the questions.. I wonder what the resale value of the unit, the cables, and the mounting bracket are going to be.

Let's do a quick test on the software of the radio module:

1. Turn on your car
2. If the radio is on, turn it off
3. Turn the radio on
4. Immediately push and hold the SELECT button until the radio serial number shows (5 to 10 seconds)
5. Use the < > keys to cycle through the menu

We will need to go to a menu called SOFTWARE VERSION, the version should be in a XX-XX XX number format. Let me know what those numbers are.

Afterwards, turn the radio off to exit service mode.