Sat radio

N-Y · 08-06-2013, 08:36 AM

where can i buy satellite radio code online?
I can't remember the site... if someone can help, would appreciate it.

also is it hard to program? or should I just provide it to the dealer and have them program it?

JesseS · 08-06-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by N-Y

where can i buy satellite radio code online?
I can't remember the site... if someone can help, would appreciate it.

also is it hard to program? or should I just provide it to the dealer and have them program it?

There's no "programming" involved (I'm presuming you have an installed oem or after-marked unit that is Sirius/XM compatible).

All you need is the radio code and then setup an account w/ SXM.

http://www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions

N-Y · 08-06-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JesseS

There's no "programming" involved (I'm presuming you have an installed oem or after-marked unit that is Sirius/XM compatible).

All you need is the radio code and then setup an account w/ SXM.

http://www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions

in my car optons it says i have the sat tuner preperation.
looks like i need this
http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...radio-retrofit

cause right now there is nowhere i can find sat radio in my idrive

jasonF30 · 08-06-2013, 01:27 PM

Im interested in this too. My car has "S693A Preparation BMW satellite radio", is that the same as "SA693" that bimmer-tech says?

Technic · 08-06-2013, 02:59 PM

All iDrive units since 2010 have Sirius Tuner built-in.

All is required is the FSC (enabling code) loaded into the iDrive. Either your local dealer or forum vendor BimmerTech can provide the FSC and the software loading.

FSC includes one year of service.

JFREEZISM · 08-06-2013, 03:05 PM

Dealer charges $350 for the code from BMW and $197 in labor for a total of $547 for this to be enabled, I just started listening to it via my smartphone SiriusXM app.

JesseS · 08-06-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by N-Y

in my car optons it says i have the sat tuner preperation.
looks like i need this
http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...radio-retrofit

cause right now there is nowhere i can find sat radio in my idrive

Oh, right. Yeah, if you didn't actually order it with sat nav then you have to purchase it. The "preparation" thing is just a stupid marketing gimmick based on the fact that you've technically already got the hardware in the car.

Kowboi · 08-08-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by N-Y

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseS

There's no "programming" involved (I'm presuming you have an installed oem or after-marked unit that is Sirius/XM compatible).

All you need is the radio code and then setup an account w/ SXM.

http://www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions

in my car optons it says i have the sat tuner preperation.
looks like i need this
http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...radio-retrofit

cause right now there is nowhere i can find sat radio in my idrive

If you proceed with this retrofit, please let me know how it goes. I too am considering it.

N-Y · 08-08-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Kowboi

If you proceed with this retrofit, please let me know how it goes. I too am considering it.

I will be going through them... I've been in contact with them, I will purchase it at some point this month...

contact them if u want more info
nelson@bimmer-tech.net
info@bimmer-tech.net

the process seems pretty simple and accurate from others who have used them on the forum.

you make the purchase
they send you cable
you need to have a windows laptop or a Mac running windows.
when you get the cable, you contact them via skype, and they guide you through setup process.

much better then paying BMW close to 900$ to get sat radio lol

N-Y · 08-08-2013, 11:28 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618328

Kabrich · 08-09-2013, 09:55 PM

The Sirius Radio sounds pretty bad compared to HD Radio stations, for example. I was honestly surprised how bad it sounds. XM sounds better because of a better codec that Sirius was too cheap to license, but unfortunately XM is not available in the BMW.

Stoofpilot · 08-13-2013, 07:33 PM

The songs on my flash drive sound better than my free one year Sirius

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