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Re: Sirius Reception [macmook]
by jeffgl
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Apr 25, 2008 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: macmook (Apr 23, 2008 3:08 pm)
Similar problem. I picked up my 2009 TCH beginning of April. First thing I noticed was a triangular shaped box internally stuck to the top of the passenger side windshield. My salesman told me it was the antenna for the Sirius radio. OK, kind of ugly, but I can live with it, or so I thought. 3 weeks later, and after the trees in our area started to bloom, I am getting frequent drop outs during my local drives. My commute is mostly freeways and is still good reception wise, but once I turn off to the local roads the reception goes down hill fast. After searching though dozens of other web sites, I found out that this internal antenna is made by Sirius (they call it 'SIGMA') and is supposed to be a better solution (according to their press) than a deck or roof mount external antenna. Some websites claim this is the 'offical' Toyota installation method - up on the inside windshield, though it sounds like that is not always true for all dealerships.
It is clear that this is causing the reception problem, perhaps it works fine in other parts of the country, not so in North / Central New Jersey. Like many, I installed satellite radios in my other cars with roof mounted antennas and never experienced this level of reception problems.
So now I have three options, since I mostly use the car for freeway driving anyway just learn to live with it, go back to Toyota and expect a prolonged and frustrating runaround based on macmook's and others experiences, or just put in a roof/trunk mount external antenna and go on with my life.
A final option is to have my wife deal with Toyota's service department as she enjoys these kinds of battles more than I do.
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Re: Sirius Reception [macmook]
by plknj
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Apr 26, 2008 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: macmook (Apr 23, 2008 3:08 pm)
Had an after-market shop install my Stiletto... they had trouble getting great reception. There is a second wire that comes with Stiletto (which they have never used)... they ran it through the car to the rear window defogger area and got great reception. Hope this helps... Peter
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Re: Sirius Reception [plknj]
by ncalmike76
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Apr 26, 2008 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: plknj (Apr 26, 2008 8:42 am)
I recently installed the sirius kit in my 08' TCH to my nav system. I agree with the reception issue, my main complaint however is there is a crackle sound that only comes through the speakers when in Sirius(SAT) 1,2 or 3. It almost sounds like my speakers are blown, but they are not as when listening to the radio or the cd changer sound is crisp and clear. Any one else having the same issue? I did the same install on my 07 Tundra and no issues? Please let me know 
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Re: Sirius Reception [macmook]
by iceman9294
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May 09, 2008 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: macmook (Apr 23, 2008 3:08 pm)
I am about to purchase a TCH this afternoon and appreciate your comment. I will ask my dealer for an internal antenna installation and not on the trunk.
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input
by skiba1
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May 24, 2008 (7:55 pm)
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have two questions I hope someone can help me with.1st) it seems that when I run the automatic temperature I get better gas mileage.Is this true or just my imagination.2nd) I had the car in for the yearly state inspection But now it seems like their is an uneasiness (almost like a skipping) .Anyone know what this might be?I have a TCH 2007
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Re: Sirius Reception [macmook]
by barbskar
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Jun 10, 2008 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: macmook (Apr 23, 2008 3:08 pm)
I too have purchased a TCH and after much deliberation had the Sirius Radio installed by Toyota. The reception is intermittent and not up to the standard that I experienced with my previous Best Buy installed models. The dealership is giving me the run-a-round and insisting that the internal antennae is the only one that Toyota offers and the reception that I am experiencing is the best that it can be. Somehow, I do not believe that those of us who own the Camry Hybrid need to accept substandard reception due to substandard installation. I am in the process of attempting to secure a schematic and will have my own techs try to add an external antennae. Has anyone else been able to resolve this problem and if so how? The dealership would remove the radio and reinstall the factory radio, but I would rather get this right.
Thanks
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Re: Sirius Reception [barbskar]
by ncalmike76
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Jun 10, 2008 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: barbskar (Jun 10, 2008 7:54 am)
For some reason I hear a slight "crackle" noise from the speakers, its the same sound as if the speakers were to be blown. The funny thing is it only does this when in "SAT" mode. I have a 07 Tundra, installed the same Sirius SC-C1 in the truck and it doesn't make any noise or "crackle" I wish I knew what or how to fix the issue?
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Re: Sirius Reception [barbskar]
by iceman9294
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Jun 10, 2008 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: barbskar (Jun 10, 2008 7:54 am)
My experience was the opposite. My Toyota dealership tried to save me some money by actually referring me to a 3rd party for the Sirius Installation. The 3rd party did what I thought was an exceptionally poor job. Toyota had the Sirius taken out and reinstalled it themselves (no extra charge to me and rightfully so). They put the antenna above the rear view mirror and my reception is outstanding.
I've had Sirius for about 5 years now in other cars with the antenna on my trunk and I'd argue that my current reception (next to the rear view) almost as good as as the trunk reception. I do get drop outs under bridges and when exposure to the sky is obstructed but this is not unusual. Over all I'm pleased with my Toyota installation!
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Toyota and Sirius SCC1 problems
by missjazz70
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Jun 11, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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I have the standard Toyota factory installed receiver. I had to buy the SCC1 and direct connect kit from Best Buy.com and get it installed. It was fine for the past year and now this week, when you press the Satellite button the radio nothing happens. You can only get AM.
Help!! Neither Best Buy or Sirius will help me. 
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Re: Toyota and Sirius SCC1 problems [missjazz70]
by dbridges
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Oct 04, 2009 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: missjazz70 (Jun 11, 2009 6:30 pm)
I have the same thing going on. Do you ever get his resolved?
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