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Sirius for a 2004 Avalon
by retired
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Dec 18, 2006 (7:07 pm)
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A local Eugene, OR shop, Soundsational Car Audio, just installed a Sirius Starbase SFM1 system in my 04 XLS. I had the cigarette lighter/ashtray assembly cut out and removed, placing the head unit there in a way that allowed me to retain the little cover assembly- outasite when I park at the local mall! Since I don't smoke and the car has a 115 AC outlet, I haven't lost anything. The antenna, a very small item, is magnet mounted forward on the trunk- very unobtrusive.
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Re: How do I install XM radio? [cms1528]
by avalondoug
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Dec 21, 2006 (8:25 pm)
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Replying to: cms1528 (Aug 09, 2006 5:54 am)
Would it be possible if you still have the information and instructions for installing the system, that you could send them to me ? I've got a 2005 Avalon and would like to install one myself. If you don't, maybe you could give me a number to call for the installation instructions.
Thanks,
Doug
e-mail....sidelinesigns comcast.net
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Re: 2006 Avalon xls Sirius Radio Problem [goatee]
by kjarob
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Dec 22, 2006 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: goatee (Dec 14, 2006 5:14 pm)
I finally got a replacement Sirius receiver myself and swapped it out ... works perfectly now. I also noticed that the new unit was made by "Eriksen" and the first unit was made by "Directed" ... both look identical. Makes me wonder if Sirius had a bunch of problems with one manufacturer and made a change themselves? Pure speculation, but it sounds like the units have a very high failure rate out of the box considering you are on your third unit.
Merry Christmas.
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Re: 2006 Avalon xls Sirius Radio Problem [kjarob]
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Dec 28, 2006 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: kjarob (Dec 22, 2006 6:00 am)
Here's my update regarding the Sirius Radio problem. The new Sirius receiver was installed today (receiver #3). I still have the same problem - only with sound from the left side speakers. All other modes work just fine in all speakers except the satellite. The technician spend more than 2 hours trying to figuire this out including a very long call to some tech center in California for Toyota dealers. He traced all the wiring to each speaker and said they are all fine. Now they are ordering me a new "head unit." Just like I tried to tell them in the first place. And the beat goes on. I don't know what I will do if this doesnt work. The car is 13 months old now. Keep everyone updated after the new head unit is installed which I am sure will require quite a bit of dash dismantling.
Thanks all...
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Re: 2006 Avalon xls Sirius Radio Problem []
by kjarob
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Dec 29, 2006 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: unknown (Dec 28, 2006 2:22 pm)
Wow, that really sucks. Sounds like it must be the head unit... assuming they replaced the cable between the Sirus receiver and the head unit somewhere along the way. Sorry to hear you had to go through such a painful experience with a new car, and a Toyota to boot.
Good luck & Happy New Year.
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Re: 2006 Avalon xls Sirius Radio Problem []
by lagartija
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Jan 06, 2007 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: unknown (Dec 28, 2006 2:22 pm)
I have a similar problem with the '06 Avalon Ltd. I purchased in August. This model comes with the 300W, 12 speaker system which sounds excellent. One week after purchase the dealer installed a Sirius tuner. I began having problems immediately with an intermittent loss of all sound with all functions, AM, FM,Disc or SAT. The volume control failed to register at all on the monitor. The first trip to the dealer they could not reproduce the problem. The second trip they decided to replace the in-dash receiver. The problem surfaced again. It worked fine for about a month, then progressed to get worse until after playing for about 30 min. it would go dead with no sound control, no volume. The dealer consulted with Toyota who told them to replace the amplifier. I picked the car up last night after installation of the amp and first thing the stereo does not work. The local dealer is frustrated. Obviously Toyota can not diagnose the problem. I'm wondering if there is some incompatability issue between the Sirius tuner and the system. This is bad news on a vehicle that costs $30K +
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Sirius Reception Fading In and Out
by avalon7
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Jan 07, 2007 (12:31 pm)
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I have a a 2006 Toyota Avalon w/factory installed sirius radio and internal antennae on front window. The reception is generally poor always fading in and out. Do other people have this problem with Sirius? or is there a problem with my antennae or Sirius modualtor in my trunk? Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Sirius Reception Fading In and Out [avalon7]
by lagartija
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Jan 07, 2007 (2:04 pm)
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Replying to: avalon7 (Jan 07, 2007 12:31 pm)
I have the interior mounted windshield antenna also. I believe it is not the best choice for an antenna, mounted under the black ceramic dots. If you are getting the "no signal" message something is blocking the reception as you drive. I don't have much of a problem in the flat valley of CA except when driving under an underpass. Sometimes a big truck or tree will also block the signal. A roof mounted Terk antenna will get better reception.
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Re: Sirius Reception Fading In and Out [lagartija]
by lagartija
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Jan 07, 2007 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: lagartija (Jan 07, 2007 2:04 pm)
Update on my 2006 Avalong problem with loss of sound on stereo on all modes: After the dealer attempting to idagnose my loss of sound on my stereo three times, replacing the head unit and lastly the amplifier, I diagnosed the problem myself by unplugging the wiring to the head unit on the Sirius receiver mounted in the trunk. There has been something wrong with the Sirius receiver. Now if the dealer will only belive me without having to take an entire day to "diagnose" the problem themselves.
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