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Re: XM problem
by i360
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Oct 24, 2007 (5:03 am)
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I don't find the sound quality that bad on the Santa Fe's radio. I listen to alot of talk radio (Opie & Anthony 202) and never had an issue with sound quality. I also listen to the hip hop stations (65,66,67 & 68) without any problems....I plan on upgrading the factory stereo to navigation and bluetooth in the future.
Also those who have XM can stream it over the internet when your not in the car. Also you can stream it over you cell phone whenever you wish. Another benefit of subscription if your not driving around all the time.
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Re: XM problem [mpuzach]
by met_fan
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Nov 09, 2007 (9:58 pm)
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Replying to: mpuzach (Oct 21, 2007 9:00 pm)
The XM on my Santa Fe is definitely not great. It sounds very tinny and an FM station with good reception sounds far superior.
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Re: XM problem [met_fan]
by scottk2
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Nov 10, 2007 (6:50 pm)
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Replying to: met_fan (Nov 09, 2007 9:58 pm)
My XM sounds great. I've listened to mostly XM since I've had the SF. It sounds just as good as my FM possibly even better, though that may be because I like it so much. Just now I went back and forth between (my old favorite FM station) and a couple XM's and it seems like the XM is even a stronger signal to me, but at least the same. All the stations; music,news,talk... sound fine.
They shouldn't sound tinny, I'd have it checked out.
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Santa Fe XM Satellite radio problem.
by jbailey1015
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Nov 15, 2007 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: scottk2 (Nov 10, 2007 6:50 pm)
The XM Satellite radio in my 2007 Santa Fe did not work from the factory. When you press the XM button the display indicates "NOT READY". Though the dealer says they will fix it, they have no idea what's wrong. When asked what they will have to do to fix it, they say they'd have to remove the console, locate the XM-Direct box and go from there. They didn't even seem to know for sure where the XM-Direct box was located. Since I doubt I'd ever sign up for satellite radio, I told them to forget it. I don't want them tearing into my car unless they know for sure what they're doing.
So, can anybody on this forum tell me where the factory actually puts the XM-Direct box. Is it something easy to get to. Is it something I might be able to check myself. Thanks.
John
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Re: Santa Fe XM Satellite radio problem. [jbailey1015]
by pelican19
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Nov 16, 2007 (9:28 pm)
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Replying to: jbailey1015 (Nov 15, 2007 6:28 am)
They may be talking about the SDARS set top box. Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service box. Its located below the Head unit inside the center console. E mail me if you want to see a diagram.
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Re: Santa Fe XM Satellite radio problem. [pelican19]
by jbailey1015
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Nov 17, 2007 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: pelican19 (Nov 16, 2007 9:28 pm)
Please explain what the Head unit is. Would this mean that the whole center console would have to be removed to get to the SDARS. The center console on my vehicle has a side panel on the passenger that seems to be held on my only one screw. What do I gain access to if I remove that panel.
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Re: Santa Fe XM Satellite radio problem. [jbailey1015]
by pelican19
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Nov 17, 2007 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: jbailey1015 (Nov 17, 2007 1:32 pm)
When I read your post I went to the Body Electrical to see if there was any diagrams on the subject. The was one listing and I will forward it to you. The head unit is the radio itself. It looks like the SDARS sits just below it in the center. I will continue to search for additional info and update the post. While you wait I will forward you what I have in an e-mail...
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Re: Santa Fe XM Satellite radio problem. [jbailey1015]
by jnt
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Nov 25, 2007 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: jbailey1015 (Nov 15, 2007 6:28 am)
Normally for most vehicles out there, the XM receiver box is just an isolated box located somewhere within the vehicle (under seat, in the trunk,...). This box is connected to your radio via wire harness that has control bus, audio, power, ground.
In the case of this Santa Fe, the radio and XM receiver box are two different boxes.
Even if your vehicle has XM receiver box, and your radio has XM control buttons, it does not mean you will be able to listen to XM programs unless you sign up for it. Unless Hyundai gives you 3 month free trial. Then you should be able to listen to it.
jt
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