cmcveay Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 Is there anyone out there with a 2nd Gen (2007 to present) that has the Sirius satellite radio installed and you simply don't use it? If so, would you be intersted in selling your receiver? If so, send me a PM and we can discuss the details. Thanks, Craig 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Brian0758 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Posted April 4, 2011 Craig, Check out this website for XM / Sirius units and adapters. If you can't find used this might be a good source. [email=http://www.myradiostore.com/]http://www.myradiostore.com/[/email] 2012 Jeep Rubicon
cmcveay Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Posted April 4, 2011 Brian, Thanks for the link! Unfortunately, it looks like their offering are all for 1st Gen's. I thought I'd found a solution with an interface from DICE but, as it turns out, there appears to be a typo in their advertising and it's like the Blitzsafe device that you've got installed. Haemish turned me onto Morristown MINI's parts department so I've reached out to them to see about getting the OEM receiver and I've also been in touch Schatzy to get together while we are in Fontana to see if he's got any info on it. He's pretty much a walking/talking encyclopedia of knowledge on the 2nd Gen audio system. I'm not going to crash and burn if I can't do this but I've got to try! Thanks, Craig 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
RichSperry Posted April 5, 2011 Report Posted April 5, 2011 I really can't believe that there are no wrecked R56 with sat radios. I've been looking for a Sirius box since I got the car. I just don't feel like paying the dealer almost $900 for it with install. I realize you have to go to the dealer to get it programed, and maybe for the install seeing as how it's on a fiber optic bus, but almost $500 for the receiver? No matter where you go, there you are!
cmcveay Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Posted April 5, 2011 I'm with you there! We (owners) can do the install, it's all pre-terminated connectors. As far as activating, I was playing with the software that would allow us (owners again) to get into the body control modules and change things but I lost patience. If there's anyone that has the time and interest to read up on the process, I'm willing to loan the connector and cable (as well as the software). With this, you could retrofit things and have the ability to turn them on, just like the dealer does. There's a long thread on NAM and some on the Bimmer forums about the software. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 5, 2011 Report Posted April 5, 2011 If you find a good deal and there's more, I would love to get Max all set up too. Ali Note to self, if anything bad ever happens to Tigger and I have to get a 2nd Gen, only get one with Sirius already installed. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Scavenger Posted April 5, 2011 Report Posted April 5, 2011 Edge has the software and cable, at least for R53, not sure, check with him, he may be able to do newer models as well. I'm with you there! We (owners) can do the install, it's all pre-terminated connectors. As far as activating, I was playing with the software that would allow us (owners again) to get into the body control modules and change things but I lost patience. If there's anyone that has the time and interest to read up on the process, I'm willing to loan the connector and cable (as well as the software). With this, you could retrofit things and have the ability to turn them on, just like the dealer does. There's a long thread on NAM and some on the Bimmer forums about the software. 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
Edge Posted April 5, 2011 Report Posted April 5, 2011 Edge has the software and cable, at least for R53, not sure, check with him, he may be able to do newer models as well.Nope - 2nd Gens are totally different, fiber-optics. The software and cable I have for 1st Gens aren't for programmable body modules, either. It's mostly for tweaking the factory Nav system and Bluetooth. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
cmcveay Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Posted April 5, 2011 Haemish, If I have the software and the cable/connector, would you be interested in looking into it? As you know, I'm a Mac guy so running that kind of stuff on my little netbook isn't all that "fun". The good news is that the NCSExpert software and the cable/connector works on 1st and 2nd Gen! My satellite rcvr is on the way, I should have it by the weekend. The "instant gratification" part of me says I'll just pay the $100 or so and have the dealer activate it! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Edge Posted April 6, 2011 Report Posted April 6, 2011 Always happy to look at this kinda thing. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
cmcveay Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Posted April 6, 2011 I'll bring it on Saturday! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Price Posted April 7, 2011 Report Posted April 7, 2011 Aren't Mini units the same as in E60/E90 and other bimmers of certain model years? In any case, given the cost and need to pay for coding @ dealer, I went with an XM unit scored on craiglist for mere $20. It even came with a remote that fits nicely unter the parking brake.
cmcveay Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Posted April 7, 2011 I've got a Sirius unit that sits in the cup holder - no remote - and it goes through the aux in. The sound could be better and I want to be able to control it through the head unit. I know, I know, I'm spoiled but I want to get rid of the clutter. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 7, 2011 Report Posted April 7, 2011 Just living up to your license plate Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
smoke789 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 Just living up to your license plate No kidding!
cmcveay Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Posted April 18, 2011 Okay, from a reliable source, it seems that MINI/BMW have placed a hold on the OEM SAT RADIO (SIRIUS) kits and they aren't selling them. That makes for a big fat from me... 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 This is annoying! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
cmcveay Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Posted April 18, 2011 Just think about it and if it annoys you (Driving a 1st gen that can integrate SIRIUS into your system if you want), think about how much it annoys 2nd Gen owners who would like to add the feature....... Wait.. Wait... Okay, I'm over it - they just saved me more money than GEICO could if I called them! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 Yes but Mark has a Gen 2, so I do have to drive/ ride in it and he can't integrate his Sirius. So I do feel your pain as I am a bit of a Sirius addict. I literally pay for his car to have Sirius because I like it more then he does. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Edge Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 If you know the part number(s) you want, you could try ordering directly from Europe... "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
Bigprfed22 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Posted April 18, 2011 I sent you an email about the coding:itsme: Okay, from a reliable source, it seems that MINI/BMW have placed a hold on the OEM SAT RADIO (SIRIUS) kits and they aren't selling them. That makes for a big fat from me... 2010 MCS Laurel edition RMW Tune ;-), ALTA FMIC, Invidia Q300 Exhaust, NM Eng. CAI, NM Discharge pipe, NM Charge pipe, NM Strut brace, Open hood scoop, Stri Boost gauge, Craven Speed shiftwell(black), BSH CC, and many more goodies!.
