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See my post in the Camry 2007+ forum, number 3619. P/N is partnumber, and I had previously posted the Radio
Shack partnumber and cost there.
Thanks -- Rick
XM - link title
Sirius (revised unit) is due out at end of next month.
Do you have any idea (or other links) of what it looks like installed??
Thanks again for the timely tip
At that time, the satellite receiver was mounted in the trunk with the antenna mounted on the rear pkg. deck on the right side of the center mounted stoplight.
You can download installation instructions, service manuals, TSB's etc. at link title
It costs $10 for access from the time you sign up until midnight the next day, so 24+ hours. You can download all the files you want during that time period. There are free sites where you can get the original service manual, but they aren't updated weekly like this site.
BTW, this post will be moved to an existing topic by the Edmunds' hosts.
What you may want to do is go to a car stereo store and see if they can hook up the XM reciever to the factory stereo. They should be able to customize almost anything if it is an experienced store I would imagine there is some sort of adapter they can use to make it work. It would also probably be much less than than $1300.
I have the JBL stereo and to be quite honest, it sounds much better than the factory stereo. I enjoy loud music and am used to subwoofers and component speakers though.
If the car is leased you have to make sure what you do does not void the warranty.
Good luck and let me know what happens.
This sort of arrangement was unacceptable, so I decided to splurge for the JBL. Apparently you cannot simply pull one out and replace it with the JBL unit...I believe the console openings, etc. are completely different and that is where the problem lies. My guess is the JBL unit and the navigation unit can be "exchanged" but neither can be with the standard.
Its a real shame as satellite radio is my "hot button" so to speak. I'm trying to downplay this with my wife as the car was a gift but I'm very disappointed. At this time, the only options I see are either to live with this inferior arrangement or go back to an external XM receiver similar to what I had in my previous car, which I swore I would never do. The sound is marginal to say the least and the interior look is spoiled.
I am also surprised a car customization store couldn't install everything the way you want it.
One thing I didn't say before. Some dealers are "better equipt" to handle different types of services and repairs. Maybe your dealer was not "qualified" to do the radio switch. You may want to call Toyota and see what they say.
Good luck.
Not sure if the dealer isn't on the ball or the issues that got the unit pulled just aren't fixed yet.
Thanks in advance for any info!
I purchased my 2007 XLE V6 on December 31st (which I'm totally diggin'), and I had to return to the dealer to have the Sirius receiver installed about a week after I bought it. I believe, however, that it was merely a matter of scheduling me in, not that there were none available (I'm in California).
I don't know the particulars of your situation, but, to me, two months seems like a long time to have to wait. I'm wondering if you've called to find out the serious Sirius scoop, and what it is they're telling you.
If you've had it installed since you posted, obviously my belated response is moot, but I thought I'd share my personal experience with you nonetheless.
I hope you are - or will be soon - enjoying your Sirius!
Regards,
Catherine
Thanks for your reply. I got a call from the dealer today saying "they hadn't forgotten about me" but that they still did not have a date for the Toyota Sirius receiver. They are offering to put in one of these, which they say is identical from the official Toyota part:
http://www.vaistech.com/sls.html
You have an official Sirius receiver from Toyota that integrates into the Nav system? It was my understanding that the part has been unavailable for some time because the device was causing interference and had to be re-engineered.
Anyone have any experience with this SoundLinQ SLS kit?
Thanks!
I checked out the website you posted, then called three dealers in the area (the first being the dealer from where I bought my car) for clarification and confirmation. The receiver your dealer is offering to install is aftermarket; that which I had installed is made by Sirius - an official Sirius receiver from Toyota that integrates into the navigation system. None of those with whom I spoke had heard anything about any parts needing to be re-engineered due to interference issues.
Obviously I can't attest to the receiver from Vaistech - maybe it integrates flawlessly and works fine - but before you make a definitive decision I would encourage you to look into this a bit more (perhaps call another Toyota dealer or even Sirius itself).
I look forward to input by other posters, most definitely. Heck, maybe we'll both learn something new!
I can imagine how frustrating this must be for you, and I hope that, whatever you end up doing, you're getting tuned in to Sirius soon!
Sincerely,
Catherine
First of all, I'm assuming (hoping) that you've now got your Sirius installed and that you're happy with it. :-)
In light of the above, I realize that this post is probably moot, but....
.... I happened to be going through my New Car Folder earlier today - the place where I keep all car-related documents - and I came across the Owner's Manual for my Sirius Receiver, and, guess what!?!? Yup. You guessed it! The company who made it is VAIS Technology! It's the SoundLinQ Model: SLS
I definitely stand (sit, rather) corrected. The receiver I have in my car is from VAIS Technology (it's an Audio Interface Controller with built-in Sirius Satellite Radio interface), and I wanted to apologize to you for passing on information which was not accurate.
What I still don't understand, however, is the delay you experiened with the installation. Like I wrote above, I'd called three local dealers and no one with whom I spoke was aware of interference/re-engineering issues you were told about. Maybe they consider the receivers they install (VAIS) to be Sirius Receivers (that's what they told me), and with them there have been no issues. Maybe the serious Sirius Receivers do have issues. I don't know. Bleh.
The bottom line is that I hope you are now happy and groovin' with your Sirius!
Sincerely, though a bit red-faced,
Catherine
My problem is where to mount the docking kit and how to hide the power and audio cables? It is just sitting in the cup holder now, but if I stick the swivel pedestal to the centre or passenger dash it will look bad and the thick cables would be worse. Any ideas? Or questions? I am really happy with the radio, I just pop it out and place it in docking station in the living room or bedroom and have continuous Sat Radio. I love it.
I checked my manual and it doesn't really explain anything. Is there anywhere that I can get information online about how to control the folders/search through the actual radio? He had mentioned this was a feature due to the safety issue of trying to control on the actual IPOD. Now I can't even get it to work.
thanks!
Have had the car for a year now, that's the way it works on an LE. Set your IPOD on shuffle, and the songs will play for hours.
I burn cd's and am able to have around 120-140 songs per cd. So, I load the 6 disc changer. If you make folders on a cd-r or cd-rw, then you are able to use all of the buttons on the stereo unit.
The ipod has an earphone plug output. You can plug a set of earplugs, a set of headphones, a set of speakers, or you can feed the output of the ipod into the radio via the aux in. There is no way that the ipod output jack, can control anything in the ipod.
Now if you have a different stereo (that would indeed have an advanced cable control output/input), and your connection to the IPOD isn't via the output jack but to some alternative connection on the IPOD (an output/input), then it might be possible.
If you have standard LE radio (which has an input only), and connecting to a typical mp3 player or ipod via the earphone jack (output only).....then no remote control of the ipod.
If you look at the earpiece plug for your ipod (the piece that is connected to the earpiece and plugs into the IPOD), it's a cable that has that plug on both ends. Just take your earpiece to radio shack, and they'll help you readily find the cable. I choose the 6' ones, kids can have their ipod in the back seat if they want.
cleanaudio
What do you mean when you say "middle channel?" Do you mean the "mid-range" sound? Have you adjusted you bass, midrange, and treble settings? There is another setting, can't think of what it's called, but I have it switched "on." My settings are usually, bass: "0" or "1", midrange: "-2", and treble: "3" or "4". With those settings, I get incredible bass, mids, and highs. The stereo shakes my rearview mirror and my side mirrors.
With my settings, at my "regular" listening volume, I turn the stereo volume up to anywhere between 44 and 54 and get awesome sound. I listed to most songs from 46-50, but obviously all genres of music can not be turned up that loud.
As far as the radio, the sound quality doesn't compare to that of a CD. In fact, you do have to turn the stereo up much louder to get similar sound. I don't listen to the radio very often (maybe 5% of the time) so it doesn't bother me
Thank you
The Pioneer device you speak of, did it come with the car or did you have it installed? Underneath the passenger seat is the amp for the JBL stereo....which you might already know.
Serius compatibale means that the head unit is capable of playing satellite radio channels. You should be ablt to get them through the stereo unit if that is true. I don't have satellite so I'm not sure.
Again, your dealership has to be able to tell you. If not, they shouldn't be selling cars when they don't know and understand the features. You could call corporate Toyota also.
Good luck.
I plugged in my iPod (2nd generation 40 gig non color screen)last night using a 1/4' aux cable. The engine was on when I connected it. I stopped to fill up and left the iPod on. When i turned on the ignition the radio, clock and stiring controls wouldn't turn on. This morning while I was driving to the dealer, it suddenly turned on. The ipod was disconnected at the time. When the dealer restarted the car the radio would turn on and off. They don't know what the problem is so they offered to replace the audio system with the same model.
I was also lied to about XM satelite radio. They said that Best buy and Circuit city will sell and install the needed hardware but when i checked, none of the stores do it. Now I can't have XM in my car. The installation is a time consuming process at the dealer and they charge $900.00 for parts and labor. They said the stereo upgrade is iPod ready and thats not true. It's only the aux connection.
Has anyone else had problems connecting and using iPod on this system? Has anyone installed XM as well? I got the upgrade mainly for the XM and iPod.
This is my first new car and I'm very upset with the problems and the lies they tell to sell a Toyota. I wish I could return the car because the dealer can't answer questions about satelite radio and the problems with the audio system.
Many would consider the aux input (standard feature on standard radio) as 'IPOD ready'. My teenagers certainly do. Plug in the ipod, and they can plan any song they want.
I'm sensing you are looking for the capability of actually controlling the ipod via the steering wheel controls, a level of detail that I don't know that I've seen described in any of the documentation from the different manufacturers. Seeing as there are different MP3 manufacturers besides IPOD's, they obviously can't have the capability to control all of those different devices. Over the years, you would expect ipod's and other mp3 players to change as well. Other than the common auido interface of 'aux input', I'll be personally surprised if anything else catches on.
The aux input is nothing more than another audio in connection to the amplifier.
If your radio is turning on/off on it's own while driving, I would suspect a bad radio and/or switches on you steering wheel.
As for your question, Sirius compatible means that the head unit is able to receive satellite radio signals but, in order to do so, it must be connected to a Sirius receiver/tuner. The receiver is usually installed in the trunk so, if you are not getting a signal when you go through the bands (AM/FM/Sirius), your car probably doesn't have a receiver installed. You can purchase an after-market receiver at Best Buy or Circuit City or you can go directly to Sirius.com. You'll definitely want to talk to someone to make sure that you are purchasing one that is compatible with your stereo. I'm not positive but you'll probably have to purchase a Sirius antenna as well.
The JBL stereo sounds much much much better than the regular factory stereo. It is a pretty decent JBL component system. If you got the regular stereo and had to pay for an aftermarket component speaker system, an amplifier, all the wiring, installation, and maybe a new head unit, you'd probably wind up spending around $1,000.......and some of the work may affect the vehicle's warranty.
I got the JBL stereo because it puts out pretty good bass (I'm used to having subwoofers) and because I didn't want to rip the car apart to put in a different stereo. I'm happy with the upgrade, HOWEVER, I agree it shouldn't be so expensive......in my opinion, maybe a $600 or $700 option....not $1,000.
I'm still looking for someone to install the satelite radio for me. If anyone here knows of someone who can do a good job of installing the right parts for XM for a reasonable price, please do let me know. The installers location should be anywhee in Sacramento CA and Bay area off of I 80 (areas I'm familiar with).
Over all I'm very satisfyed with my car when it comes to driving and comfort. It is very responsive and precise in turns and easy to park. I drove 2 round trips from Roseville to Bay area (Total miles for both trips 398 miles) on one tank of gas with some left over for more erands. The JBL sound system is very good compared to that Bose system in NIssan cars. The sound quality is noticeably better. I also hit 1,000 miles today.