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08 Prius Sirius Questions/Problem

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by mbails, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. mbails

    mbails Prius Newbie

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    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    I purchased my 08 Prius (everything but leather and nav) - LOVE IT - a few weeks ago.

    The dealer installed the integrated Sirius unit and I'm having similar problems to many posts I've seen - the signal cuts in and out much more frequently than in my last car.

    I have noticed that I never have any "bars" on the signal meter on the builtin display which leads me to my question. Does the builtin display show signal strength?

    I found the installation instructions in another forum post and before I go tearing apart my car in an effort to fix this, I wanted to find out if other Prius owners with the integrated Sirius unit actually get "bars" indicating signal strength or if that is a bug in the interface.

    Also, any tips for fixing this?

    Thanks,
    Matt
     
  2. GeoGeek

    GeoGeek Member

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    2010 Prius
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    IV
    Where did they place your antenna and is it one of those
    trapeziod blocks (Sigma)?
    If it is the Sigma and they placed it inside the car,
    try getting a new magnetic mount external antenna
    and see what happens.
    Good luck!