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6. Right. It is possible that the connection from the transponder to

Reply to Meadowoak (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 19, 2023, 10:10 PM

Apr 2023

to the radio head is compromised. It would be the first thing to check should you be unable to make a connection. People at a car audio shop generally know all the tricks and can better troubleshoot this type of problem than mechanics at the dealer whose solutions too often are to replace a part.

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Any knowledgeable here about car radio? [View all] question everything Apr 2023 OP

if you just want sirus, and your fm stereo still works, consider buying a seperate add-on receiver, Meadowoak Apr 2023 #1

Does it mean not using FM? Thanks question everything Apr 2023 #2

no, you can use either or, I believe you set the fm tuner to a certain station, it comes with a list Meadowoak Apr 2023 #3

Sirius gets its signal from a transponder, not an antenna taxi Apr 2023 #4

it comes in a kit, it has a magnetic thing that looks like a large bug that sticks on the roof or Meadowoak Apr 2023 #5

Right. It is possible that the connection from the transponder to taxi Apr 2023 #6

why spend $1000 when you can spend $50 and it does the same thing? I had one, in a car that never Meadowoak Apr 2023 #7

Around here they don't charge to look at it. taxi Apr 2023 #8

Thanks. I will look at it. Hope they are easy to install. question everything Apr 2023 #9

Couple of options here Best_man23 Apr 2023 #10

Interesting. Thanks question everything Apr 2023 #11

I don't think the subscription for the app is expensive Best_man23 Apr 2023 #12