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Best_man23

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10. Couple of options here

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed Apr 26, 2023, 07:13 AM

Apr 2023

1. Find a used audio head unit to replace yours, then find a good independent tech to install.

2. If you have a Bluetooth smartphone that can connect through the existing audio head (assuming that part of the audio head still works), you could try playing Sirius in your car using the Sirius smartphone app. That's how I listen to Sirius when I need to rent a car.

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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