Sirius for 2009 135i - Bimmerforums

HeyNow · #1 11-12-2008, 06:11 PM

What are the after market options for installing Sirius Sat radio? Is the BMW radio the only option for this? Seems really expensive for something that should be about $100.
I'm not interested in having something stuck to the dash or window and don't need to see wires. I'm only looking for a sat radio that will plug into the stock system.
Thanks!

Jason@BavSound · #2 11-12-2008, 06:41 PM

Unfortunately the only option for Sirius radio is the factory BMW piece, which is only available from the dealer.

The cost is comprised of not only of the module itself, but the antenna, the physical labor, and the programming of the vehicle's bus system to allow it to recognize the module.

You may be able to get a slight discount on the module from certain dealerships if you belong to the BMWCCA, but labor and programming costs likely won't be discounted.

HeyNow · #3 11-12-2008, 09:11 PM

Bummer. Does anyone else this this is ridiculous?

tom @ eas · #4 11-12-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyNow

Bummer. Does anyone else this this is ridiculous?

It's the cost of having full integration. Most don't have a problem with it.

If you have 6FL/AUX, you can use a portable unit but will not have features like text display or steering wheel control.

HeyNow · #5 11-13-2008, 09:33 AM

I was hoping to do the work myself, but I can't find a site that sells the sirius model for the one series.

12v Electronics · #6 11-13-2008, 12:58 PM

Even if you did the install yourself, you would have to take it to the dealer to have it programmed.

Halston Pitman · #7 11-13-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 12v Electronics

Even if you did the install yourself, you would have to take it to the dealer to have it programmed.

Unfortunately this is true.

tom @ eas · #8 11-13-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 12v Electronics

Even if you did the install yourself, you would have to take it to the dealer to have it programmed.

Not true on the 1-series, the modules are self activating.

hopefully, this is the case for future models down the road.

Halston Pitman · #9 11-13-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Not true on the 1-series, the modules are self activating.

hopefully, this is the case for future models down the road.

Oh wow. Haven't heard that. That is very good news.

HeyNow · #10 11-13-2008, 06:26 PM

This is great information. Do I have to buy the radio and rack from the dealer? Thanks

tom @ eas · #11 11-13-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyNow

This is great information. Do I have to buy the radio and rack from the dealer? Thanks

Give us a call or contact your local dealer - we have the kits in stock.

rinsomniacc · #12 11-19-2008, 11:31 PM

software retrofit is still required. not so much that they are self activating but that the unit are at somewhat of a current software level and will respond.

Halston Pitman · #13 11-20-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rinsomniacc

software retrofit is still required. not so much that they are self activating but that the unit are at somewhat of a current software level and will respond.

As I understand you are saying the car needs to be flashed to accept the Sirius?

Let me find out from my dealer contact the inside info. Will report back.

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