Sirius Issues

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by broknlgs24

also, i emailed another dealer requesting a
quote for a new radio module. now, i'm even
more lost. here's his reply (the most recent first) -

4:24PM today - "Well, the new ones come with a Sirius sat prep #691. That is not the problem, the problem, I believe, is that your radio does not have an aux input like the new ones, to plug the Sirius in. That part number is for a $1000.00 radio. Let me know what the forums bring you. "

Sirius does not use the AUX input - it uses the CD Changer audio input. The SA691 is correct for Sat-prewiring on other vehicles (X3/Z4), all X5's are pretty much "prewired" since it is using the CD Changer interface. The tuner and NAV system need to be compatible for the Sirius system to activate correctly.

Originally Posted by broknlgs24

2:48PM Today - "Unfortunately, as you probably already know, your production date does not apply to Sirius w/ Nav. I do not know what module you are talking about. I don’t believe this is a factory item. If you want to stay OEM, you might need to put a newer radio in it. That would be costly and might not work. Search the forums and see what this module is and if it is BMW, try and get a part number."

The best thing would be to see if the Dealer would possibly let you try a couple of newer radio tuners and plug them in right there on the lot.

The 3-pin wire going into the Sirius module: there should be brown wire in the number #1 position (not in the middle) and check to see if the 2amp fuse on the Sirius module isn't blown.