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Aftermarket XM only shows 8 characters

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by dovcamp, Dec 11, 2004.

  1. dovcamp

    dovcamp New Member

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    Does anybody know why the aftermarket XM unit sold by radioxm and others only shows 8 characters of the Artist and Track? Does the factory one do the same thing?
     
    #1 dovcamp, Dec 11, 2004
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    Pioneer seems to be the brand that often, if not always, has 8 characters max - and unfortunately, the Toyota unit that works with the Prius is a Pioneer. (XM isn't a factory option for the Prius yet - the only available options are the aftermarket additions).

    -m.
     
    #2 rflagg, Dec 11, 2004
  3. dovcamp

    dovcamp New Member

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    ok, thanks. BTW, why do you have a sad face next to your lifetime MPG? I don't keep track of mine, but I'm sure it would be around 43 or something. How are you guys getting higher MPG?
     
    #3 dovcamp, Dec 11, 2004
  4. rflagg

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    haha, just put it there because my last tank was low enough to knock down my average .3mpgs

    Driving short trips really kills the mileage - if you are close to work (less than 5 minutes), or a good deal of your driving is very short distances, your mileage will suffer. Also, of course, it's been mentioned quite often that driving cautiously (feathering accel, etc.) helps quite a bit.

    Don't get me wrong, I'm still quite happy to be at 51 mpgs, and so far this winter is quite mild which will help my mileage.

    -m.
     
    #4 rflagg, Dec 12, 2004
  5. dovcamp

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    I guess I'll have to drive more cautiously then :lol:

    BTW, I think it's 10 characters not 8, but it's still not enough for most artist/song names. Oh well, I'm done complaining now. I still love the music on XM and wouldn't go back to FM only if you paid me.
     
    #5 dovcamp, Dec 15, 2004
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    I beleive it is 10 characters. And yes it's a Pioneer thing.

    Where is Melgish when we need him. :)
     
    #6 toyotapartsnow, Dec 16, 2004
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