Installing satilite radio

This often allows you to run the cable into the trunk without exposing it. From there, you can run the cable along with the existing wires into the cab of the vehicle, all the way to the tuner box.

You might have to remove some trim paneling and pull up some of your vehicle's carpet in order to run the cable unseen to the tuner box. The most popular option for pickup trucks is to mount the antenna on the roof, remove the third brake light or bed light , route the antenna cable into the vehicle through this opening, then replace the light.

In a few cases, this might require extensive panel removal in the truck in order to get the cable to the tuner box, but it provides an excellent, water-tight option. SUVs offer perhaps the easiest antenna solution. With the tailgate open, the cable can be run underneath the weather stripping, then under the carpet all the way to the tuner box.

For a visual overview of these processes, be sure to check out our satellite radio antenna installation video. It'll give you a good idea of the work that goes into installing an antenna in various types of vehicles. I've seen some antennas mounted on the dash.

It seems to work fine. What's your opinion on this? SiriusXM satellite radio is one of the best things to happen to drivers since in-car air conditioning. Here are two ways to add it to your car or truck. Learn the three things you need to get satellite radio, and the types of radios available. Learn what a plug-and-play satellite radio is and how to choose one. Crutchfield shows you how to install a satellite radio antenna in your vehicle.

Hint: it's not that hard. An overview of satellite radios that work exclusively in your car or truck. An overview of satellite radios for the home. What does satellite radio sound like? What will I hear on satellite radio?

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Also Purchased. Quick View. In the U. Those living in or travelling to Alaska and Hawaii will not be able to access SiriusXM through the satellite radio signal. However, SiriusXM is available for streaming online across the United States, including areas not covered by the satellite radio signal. All BMWs sold in the U. With the satellite radio equipment already fitted in your vehicle you just need a BMW-certified activation code to upgrade the software and get SiriusXM working in your car.

Otherwise, we'll send you an interface cable so you can connect your Windows laptop or Macbook running Windows to your car. You then contact our technician via instant chat and he activates the service remotely in less than 30 minutes. It really is that easy. No problem. We sell that, too, and it just takes minutes to install. Our support team will provide full installation instructions with your SiriusXM activation order, and are on hand to help you through every step of the process.

SiriusXM operates on a subscription basis, with a range of available packages to choose from. Like cable TV packages, each includes a different selection of channels and extra features, making it easy to choose the best subscription plan for you. Without an active SiriusXM subscription, it won't be possible to listen to satellite radio in your BMW, whether your vehicle came from the factory with an active satellite radio or your chose to activate it later with BimmerTech. However, if you are the original owner of your BMW, SiriusXM gives you a free one-year All Access subscription, which you can start enjoying immediately after activating your satellite radio.

Plus, you can access all that content and more on your computer, smart phone, or tablet. Please note that the free trial period is a SiriusXM promotion, and your eligibility for this offer is not determined by BimmerTech. To activate your free trial, call the SiriusXM activation number, which can be found by opening satellite radio, pressing the "Option" button on your BMW's center console and scrolling down to "Show subscription info".

Contact information is available on the SiriusXM website. If you already have an active SiriusXM subscription from another vehicle, SiriusXM lets you transfer your subscription to a new radio, or add additional radios to your account. After activating the satellite radio in your BMW, please contact a SiriusXM representative for more help managing your account and devices. As BimmerTech's SiriusXM satellite radio activation process uses your BMW's native satellite radio capabilities, all the offers, packages and features that would have been available in your vehicle with SiriusXM active from the factory can also be enjoyed after unlocking the satellite radio in your BMW with BimmerTech.

Using your BMW's native satellite radio capability also makes for a smooth user experience. Using the iDrive controller, you can switch between stations quickly by scrolling through the list, as well as use the menu options to browse by category, access or modify your preset favorite SiriusXM channels or check the full programming schedule.

With SiriusXM's All Access package, available as a free trial after activating satellite radio in your BMW with BimmerTech, you aren't even limited to enjoying your subscription only in your car.