Fix for Sirius Static

You RULE!!!!
I just got back from Radio Shack...oh well.

I'll let you know how it goes!

 

That's great!!!

Good thing this was such an easy fix.

 

I did it.
It is not 100% perfect. But it is A LOT better. I'm a bit anal when it comes to sound quality, so it could just be me too.
It could be my fault with installation and the making of the wire also, but I can live with it.
I think I'm going to buy the new Sirius unit when it comes out and if that has the same problem I'll re-make the wires.

But tons of kudos to GeoGeek. Thanks!!!!!

Oh be sure and add this to the Knowledge Base!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jun 9 2006, 01:03 PM) [snapback]268621[/snapback]</div>

Thank you for sharing this information.

1) How well did the fix work for you?

2) How was your Sirrius Receiver secured/attached to the car frame?

Thanks again.

 

This fixed my static issue entirely! Its a pleasure listening to the Sirius talk stations (which were the worst affected) now. If only there was a way to fix the 10 character limitation.

 

GEOGEEK, you have totally made my day. The instructions were perfect and simple to follow. I now have an integrated Sirus tuner installed on my 06 Prius, Package 7 without the static and noise in the background, no matter what the volume level. Thanks so much. One caution. When I unplugged my tuner I found that all my stations reverted back to the Weather Station and I had to call Sirius to send me a new signal, which worked like a champ.

The static problem on the '06 was such a bother, its hard to believe such a simple fix as two jumper wires would have cleared things up, but they sure worked like a champ. Thanks again.

 

I wonder what connecting those jumpers actually do. Do they connect to an internal filter or what? I suppose it doesn't matter, as long as it works.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jun 11 2006, 07:39 AM) [snapback]269495[/snapback]</div>

Can someone explain what the static sounds like? I got the factory installed Sirius from Longo last week in my brand new 06 and today I heard what sounded like distortion towards higher frequencies (it was the opera channel) and I think it was the first time I'd heard anything like this. Is that this static problem?

Thanks!
Matt

 

I have a one week-old 2006 Prius and today started encountering some odd stereo problems (on FM, AM, and Sirius, but not on iPod plugged into aux jack). This morning, sound on all three started to crackle, then eventually it just dropped out. This evening it began working fine again, but then the sound totally crapped out. I powered off the car, turned it back on, then it began to work a bit sporadically. Has anyone else seen this issue? Does it seem like the same Sirius-related issue to folks?

 

I had the Sirius sound issue and it doesn't sound like what you are describing.

 

For all of you that have the Sirius in the 2006 model, does the MFD still only display the first 10 characters of the artist and title of the song?

 

Yes. The static is gone (hooray), but the 10 character limitation is still there.

I personally have not found that to be much of a problem, as I do not check out the names while driving.

 

Anyone know where they install the receiver in a '06 package 8? I got my car in July and the signal drops out constantly - it is impossible to listen to anything. Sometimes I only see numbers and no names on the display at all. Other times it works great for a couple days and then drops out again. Of course, when I take it to the dealership, it works flawlessly. I believe the problem is they mounted the Sigma antenna right under the darkened shade in the windshield behind the rear view mirror. I am guessing the satellite receiver is under the driver's seat, but don't want to keep disassembling my car until I know where it is for sure. I already checked the rear compartment per this sticky and it wasn't there. I want to switch out the antenna for a magnetic one.

Thanks!