Commandeer Sirius antenna?

Greetings. I have a 2013 PIP and I'd like to connect my existing standalone Sirius Starmated ST2 portable receiver to the car's existing antenna. Does anyone know where it is?

Why not just use the built-in Sirius satellite radio, you ask? 2 reasons. First, because the built-in radio is inferior. But secondly, and more importantly, Sirius will not let me transfer my lifetime Sirius account more than once more, so I would be stuck and effectively lose my lifetime if I dump the PIP.

 

Ahhhh, I see what you're saying. So, in the rear of the head unit/assembly/6.1" touchscreen area, there must be an antenna connection similar to the one discussed on this Ford truck:
Can I use factory Sirius antenna on aftermarket pioneer z2? - Satellite Radio - Other Products - Crutchfield Forums

I guess I was hoping it would involve less screw-removing, but that comes with the territory. Thanks, Tracksyde

 

Thanks, rebound, but I'm trying to minimize exposed wires and the antenna itself. Shouldn't be too difficult to re-use the existing OEM antenna on the roof. But, I might just take the lazy route and run the aftermarket antenna as you suggested...

 

So here is an update. I’m all done (for now.) Now, Sirius and their unnecessary & restrictive transfer of “lifetime” policies on OEM/in-car receivers can go kiss my a**.

I still wanted to use the OEM antenna, instead of running an inferior antenna to the outside of the car. I took a gamble & purchased an SFA12F adapter such as: Lexus Shark Fin Antenna Connection Cable XM Sirius Is | eBay even though my car was not listed as compatible.

Since it did not fit exactly, I had to make one small adjustment with an exacto-knife since the OEM antenna connector (IMG_0469.jpg) w/ the blue connector, didn’t quite fit exactly. It was a quick mod, and it does work. See (467) showing the SFA12F, showing both the good and bad notches at the bottom.

In (471), I velcro’d that bad boy, so as to minimize wire damage, interference, static, etc. I ran the antenna back down the center (473) and taped it in place (472.) I wire-managed and ran the wires up to my Sirius receiver.

I used 1 screw and some Velcro to secure the radio to that console piece as shown in (474) and (477). I was also able to run the 3.5mm audio cable and the Sirius power cable back inside the center console and out the bottom, for a cleaner, less-cluttered look. All done, (479) shows the wires coming out from under the center console as best I could, to hide them.

The reception on my Sirius is now much better than when it had its own antenna up at the front of the Prius under the windshield.


Important note: During installation/testing, I may have started the car without the HV/ECO/PWR cables plugged in. This cause the HSI to throw an error. When done, to clear the error, just restarting the car 3 times clears the error (as I learned from another forum here on priuschat.com). Not sure if it was worth the time I spent, but, now I know more about this car which I will own for many years. Thanks to everyone for the help J

 

So glad I could help! Makes it more worthwhile, to help others Enjoy!

 

Hello, Anne. I'll do my best to assist but I'm not sure I understand completely. Also, does your HU have built-in Satellite capability? If so, then your blue antenna plug (with or without a [modified] adapter,) could plug right in?

Looking at image 471, I believe I am looking from the driver seat into the head unit area directly, or perhaps down to the left side under the shifter areas. My apologies I could not be more clear here...