Fix for Sirius Static

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Otto @ Jul 28 2006, 10:21 PM) [snapback]294130[/snapback]</div>

I only have a plug'n'play Sirius, but it sounds like switching to a magnetic antenna would be the first thing to try. I have my magnetic antenna hiding under my sharkfin antenna. I hope to put my installation with pictures on here as soon as I have a few quite moments. Hopefully I'll have them ready in a couple days.

To answer your question, you might want to ask the dealer where they installed it. Or you can do a search for satellite radio installation guides (Sirius or XM) and they might give you some places to start looking in the meantime.

Hope this is at least somewhat helpful.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jun 11 2006, 10:39 AM) [snapback]269495[/snapback]</div>

That's what I would have figured, something like that.
That shouldn't affect other input sources though, for the better or worse.

 

Well thank you very much for making my investment in Sirius perform properly. I checked back in this forum specifically looking for the fix knowing it would come at some time. I had started a post here months ago, and many other were having the same issue.

I used the connecters listed above from Radio Shack and they worked well enough. Soldered the wires up then proceeded to install them. After reconnecting the harness and turning the unit back on it defaulted to station 184. By simply changing the station manually I was able to dial in anything I wanted, and reprogram my favorite channels. No need to call Sirius to re-initialize.

Thanks again!

 

Just wondering if someone would please repost the PDF file attached to the first post in this thread. The link to it is now broken.

 

Do owners of an '04 benefit from this static fix? Or is this problem not apparent in that model year? Thanks.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Aug 29 2006, 06:53 PM) [snapback]311336[/snapback]</div>

Thanks for that! I just finished installing the Sirius tuner/fit kit w/ the help of Jon's DVD... I did the static fix before I even initially plugged it in and I could listen to the CNN + comedy stations just fine, and I heard no static. The only thing I noticed was that the volume level is lacking in contrast to the FM radio... (e.g. I have to put the volume on 40 to get roughly the same level as I do for the radio on 30-35 or so) Maybe my ears are just misbehaving... anyone else experience this?

 

Be sure to secure this fix tightly. I had mine jiggle loose on me. I noticed static on my right channel, re-secured the fix and now it's all good.

 

Bought my SiriusPrius about a month ago and just got around to the installation (THANK YOU v8cobrakid!). Turns out the unit Jon @ Factory Interactive sent me already had the fix done.

It's FANTASTIC! The dog and I are sleeping in the car when the computer-feed stations just aren't enough!

WOOO HOOO! Gotta LOVE that MFD!

 

I bought a new prius package 3 about 3 weeks ago, with pre-installed Sirius radio. i thought the Sirius sounded terrible, and I called the dealer. The dealer sent out a technician, who pulled out the Sirius receiver (which was behind the glove compartment). It turns out that the static fix had already been done. the extra jumpers were in place. According to the technician, Audiovox, who provides the systems for Toyota, figured out the fix and started installing with the fix fairly recently. Problem is, with the fix, the audio decreases in volume, fidelity, and stereo separation. He cut the jumpers so I could hear the difference. Immediately the sound got much better, wider stereo, more treble, more bass, louder. Except there was the famous static or crackle sound that I'd heard so much about. So I had the choice between bad sound and worse sound.

The tech told me that the siruis receivers they use for Prius are approved for Camry/Solara but not prius. And that the 2007's will not have the Sirius option!

Amazing!!

blastula

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Oct 3 2006, 05:48 PM) [snapback]327554[/snapback]</div>

Hey Matt -

The pdf link is busted again. I think I have it printed out - dropping off the car today to start the install.

I am still going back and forth on the OEM integration piece. The combination signal processors still look simple and cost effective.
I am 99% sure I am going to go with the RF 3sixty.1 - they are selling on eBay for a couple hundred.
The 3sixty.2 is still at least double that - and I am not sure I need time correction in such a small space. I also cannot justify spending that much more money.

I am going to look around here and see if anyone has some real life experience.

FILM at 11.

Namaste -

Terry

 

GeoGeek, thanks for your reply and willingness to help. I was able to open the .pdf file. Now I need to access the back of the radio. I've read many comments about removing the dash (for those of us with big hands). Is there a .pdf file for that proceedure too? Thanks...

 

The information you provided was enough for me to find the link using a "Google Search". I'll attach the link. Thanks for your help...

http://www.chrisdragon.com/downloads/Stere...us,%20v1.03.pdf

 

The static is now gone. I was installing a SIRIUS One SV1 - Sirius satellite radio tuner and heard background static through the speakers. The fix with the pins seen above I found was for a factory installed radio. I called Sirius Radio and complained about the background static. They sent a Wired FM Modulator Relay cable for free. The regular price is $19.99. I had to still remove the dash (see link above) to install the antenna wire. The instructions for removing the dash was for a "04" model but was very accurate for my "06" model. Thanks for all who helped make this possible...