Been working with San Francisco Toyota on the XMRadio kit install for the Prius (I know, I know, I should do it myself, but...). They were very interested in this and it turns out the install is very similar to that of the Scion XB. Just an FYI for anyone who is reluctant to do it themselves and has a dealer that is also reluctant... --Dan
Dan, you're the second person here in the Bay Area on this board who's been reluctant to install it yourself. Believe me, I appreciate your concern since, as I've often said, I have trouble changing a tire. I did, however, easily install the XM radio myself without any problems using the instructional DVD and taking my time. Maybe we should get you and the other person, and any other locals interested in the XM install, together for a Saturday afternoon installation workshop!
Yeah, honestly, it's more about my comfort level in doing this type of thing on a new car, even if it's easy. And SF Toyota has been great to deal with so I'm kind of happy to have the dealer do it just for peace of mind. I know I am a chump for paying them to do it... 8)
I'm weary of tearing the dash apart as well. Saw the post of the dash in many pieces. Any other Bay Areas open to a Saturday "workshop?"
It's much worse than it looks - it probably was my dash torn apart you saw. I promise you anyone could put the dash back together from what it looked like there, to factory restored in 5 minutes or less. If you can put lego pieces together and take them apart, you can install the XM kit. -m.
Can you take a pic. of the antenna and the receiver in the trunk? I am eager to see those - thanks! Chris :lol:
I'll put up a pic of the antenna tonight when I get home from work - the receiver I can't take a picture of because it's literally behind the carpet against the inside wall of the Prius. To give you the logistics of it, open up your hatch, and on the left side where the carpet curves back there's open space between the carpet and the metal sheet of the car - that's where the receiver goes (the kit mounts to the metal very securely, I might add). -m.
