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Just back from visiting 4 installers of XM Radios (Circuit City, Tweeters, Private Radio/Sound system installers). None had a perfect solution where to put the radio (MyFi or the Roady) No brackets can be mounted between dash parts as they are all hard metal or plastic. No suction cups will stick to dash as it is not smooth enough. All said sticky tape would come loose in heat of summer. Basically mounting on top of dash is not possible and I don't want to use the air vent mounts and block air to driver. With just 2 cup holders, thats ruled out. Two guys want to mount it on left side of steering wheel in the indentation (for coins) in dash just below the 3 knock-outs for lights, etc. I have 2 blank knock-outs and one could be removed and a custom bracket made to fit it. What do you all think? I want a nice solid professional looking mount. By the way, what do you think of the Delphi Roady or the Audiovox Xpress? Do you suggest I install the internal fm modulator unit that cuts off the fm external antenna for better reception? HELP Please! JD
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Replying to: jcpooch (May 31, 2006 1:20 pm) 
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Replying to: budman3 (Jun 01, 2006 3:51 pm) Does anyone know what to do for the in-dash cd player- whether to leave it in (is it good enough) or replace it. My main question is what does an aftermarket cd player look like once installed because of the curved shape of the dash. Thanks |
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Replying to: streakbreaker (Mar 01, 2006 2:22 pm) Antenna - mounted on the roof at the back of the car - center of roof at the rear cargo door. The cable runs around the opening for the rear door on the outside of the weatherstripping until it gets to the bottom of the door, then it crosses into the inside of the vehicle. This is important for preventing leaks. I just used tape to secure the wire at points around the door frame - can't be seen unless the door is opened. When the wire comes inside it goes under the floor of the cargo area, between the right (passenger side) rear seat and the door - tucked in under the plastic molding around the rear passenger side door. Then the cable goes under the front seat and across to the center console - then around the back of the center console (tucked under the housing) and then it comes out of the console on the driver's side right about where the cup holders are, then it goes up to the place where I have my bracket mounted, following the "seam" where the dash meets the console. There is just enough length to the cable to do this on my 2006 rav4. Bracket - I use the bracket that came with the unit, and the mounting tape that came with it. I mounted it on the brushed aluminum part of the center dash - to the left and just below the radio - beside the AC controls. When the unit is in the bracket the screen is a little obscured by the wiper control, but I can lean over a bit and see it - and I can easily reach the controls. There is a little swivel action to the mount, so you can adjust the angle. It's not really in the way of anything else in that spot and the tape has been on since Feb with no signs of coming up (now Oct) - not even in our code red 100+ degree days this summer. Power - I use the outlet in front of the cup holders but you could also use the one inside the console. Keep the extra cable tied up with a twistie or run it around under something if needed. You might be able to mount the whole thing inside the console but you'd have to open it and look down to see the controls or change stations (unless you use the remote). That's where I had my prior XM (roady) installed in my prior vehicle. I liked the fact that it was concealed and there weren't wires running around everywhere but It was a pain to have to open the armrest to view/change - and sometimes the presets would get pushed when I closed the top. HTH - C |
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Hello everyone, it seems that the JBL stereo problem discussions are spread out among several threads and I would like to unite this problem into one discussion. It's apparent from several posts that the stereo is not really "satellite ready", and it is assumed that Toyota is has acknowledged, and is working on the problem. After having Sirius since it first came out I really have become a fan of there content (NFL Network, 2 NPR channels, Howard), and don't want to switch to XM. The best response I have found regarding this issue in these threads was post by gmarshall56 on Oct 10, 2006. Here is the content of his post, any update/bitch/success story on this subject is greatly appreciated: "Heres a heads up concerning the Sirius satellite radio: I've got a RAV4 Sport due in later this week. I asked my dealer rep about the sat. radio option. Here is his email response (take note of the "complication"): The JBL system is satellite ready and the cost is about $400 to install the antenna and receiver. I believe this may also come with a one year paid subscription. There is a complication. Toyota has released a technical service Bulletin or TSB indicating that there are problems with the Sirius radios. They have asked us not to install any more in the RAV4 or the Landcruiser until they rectify the situation. After delivery of your vehicle to you, we need to keep in close contact to make you aware of when this can be installed. .... thought you might want to know this.... g"
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| Just installed a Starmate 4 on my 07 Limited. Antenna on roof back, receiver beside LH pillar on suction cup,direct connect to aux jack in armrest, 12V power from there also. 6' lead reaches if you route through the steering wheel cutout. Only problem is picking up a faint ignition whine audible on quiet stations, peaking at 2-3000 rpm. Not affected by changing cable or receiver location. Not audible on most stations but if I was more picky it would annoy me. | |
We are getting an error message "antenna" when we use the sirius radio feature on our new RAV4. It plays fine but you do not know what sirius channel you are listening to. Called sirius and they said to check the antenna connection. Any one know where this is on the JBL radio? The antenna is mounted inside the vehicle on the windshield behind the rear view mirror. Wire goes under the head liner to the right front pillar and I have no idea where from there. I don't want to be messing around where air bags and such could be located. Dealer ship where purchased is about 55 miles away. One of the problems of not buying local. There are 2 Toyota dealers with in 25 miles but they did not come close to the price I got by going out of town.
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XM411 also XMFAN They have message boards and their own stores where you can look at brackets and mounts to get installation ideas. I'm very interested in this subject as what vehicles have this option will affect what I buy. |
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I have a 2007 Rav4 with a factory radio. I use the input in the armrest for my Zune. Sometimes, I get a static noise in playback mode, yet sometimes it works perfect. Has anyone out there had any experiance with a Zune player in their Rav?
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