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Prius II Radio

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by spiderman, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. spiderman

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    The stock radio in my Prius II has terrible reception. Has anyone noticed that too? Is the SAT antenna on top also used for FM reception? I am almost wondering if an attenna is attached at all.

    Thanks,
    Peter
     
    #1 spiderman, Jul 17, 2009
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  2. kenoarto

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    Ditto here.
     
    #2 kenoarto, Jul 17, 2009
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    My radio seems fine.



    2010 silver prius II purchased three and half weeks ago
     
    #3 Ohpoh, Jul 17, 2009
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    Does the Prius II come with Sat Radio? The brochure says it comes standard with the Prius II. It says AM/FM/MP3 CD player with six speakers and satellite radio capability. Does it or doesn't it?
     
    #4 PriusRoadWarrior, Jul 19, 2009
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    Capable means it needs the tuner and antenna. The III and up includes XM, the II only has a SAT-ready head unit and antenna, but needs a tuner to be functional.

    Toyota Prius Hybrid - 2010 Models: Prius II, Prius III, Prius IV, Prius V
     
    #5 jay_man2, Jul 19, 2009
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    My Prius II FM radio tuner also has terrible reception. I took it back to the dealer to check if antenna was connected (only complaint about the car so far- 2 months, 2500 miles). They apparently opened the dash to confirm it was it was correctly connected. They explained that I had the Panasonic model, one of 3 manufacturers, and basically explained that I could not expect more from the basic radio. They explained that the base radio in my 2001 Avalon was a much superior radio. Left me wishing I had paid the extra $1K for the Prius III, but it was hard to justify without HD radio included. Inexcusable to have such a poor radio on any new car today.. Maybe other Prius II owners with good reception may have a radio from another sub-manufacturer. -Hal
     
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