I just completed this swap and I wanted to say thanks a lot to @weeeee for the info. Great option for low profile K9 or Front Runner. Brand new antenna cost me about $34 with free shipping through eBay.

I'm interested to see this. We've used XM on our trips in the 5th Gen thus far, and enjoy it. We plan on getting a RTT and I was wondering how it affects the reception on the XM radio.

OP, how tall is the new antenna?

That's about how much I got mine for. Glad to hear I was able to help!

For me, one of the K9 slats sits directly above where the shark fin is usually, coupled with the fact that I'll have the RTT mounted shortly so I won't get reception there at all.

Bad news is the adapter I ordered doesn't have the right pin out. I'll try to get another adapter to test out before I post results.

I can grab you a measurement in the AM.

I searched eBay and didn't find the part. I found one on TRDshop.com It's OEM. A bit pricey. How do you find one for $34?
from TRD shop:
SATELLITE ANT - 2015 Corolla LE (8696002050)
List Price: $208.60
You Save: $47.98 (23% off)
Sale Price: $160.62
SATELLITE ANT - 2015 Corolla LE (86960-02050)

Might as well throw some info out there if it will help anyone on this topic.

I have a 2013 Limited (with JBL/NAV; no Entune). I was able to swap out the OEM sharkfin for the low profile Camry/Avalon antenna (8696006030A1 - Antenna w/o Safety Connect, white pearl). It was a direct swap and retains the XM function for me (though I don't have a subscription since I use Pandora/Apple Music almost exclusively). Mine is the Blizzard Pearl painted version, but they do have it in many different colors, as well as with/without XM I believe. It may not work with 2014+ if, as mentioned above, there was a change in the antenna internals.

The only thing mine does not have is the Safety Connect service. I got a constant red light indicator in the overhead panel. I tried to pull the Emergency/SOS fuse panel, and that worked like a charm! Except that it also disabled the microphone for cell phone use. So I put the fuse back in and just blocked the red light from inside the overhead panel.

@DesertCanyons

Toyota Lexus Brand New Antenna Satellite Receiver 86960 02050 See Item | eBay

Thanks @Gabex35
That's great. It's just a plastic box with a circuit inside after all. $160 was a bit steep. And I'm not subscribing to xM Sirus radio anyway. I'd be preserving the functionality for a future buyer.

perfect.... I am going to do the swap so I can run the 40mm K9 mounts.... could care less if the sat feature works, XM sucks in th e4runner anyway.

My Sirius reception is crystal clear, and couldn't go without Lithium-34 & AltNation-36.

I can tell you I've had reception problems with my G35, and a simple call to (844)287-9220 will resolve the issue (assuming its not something else).

They just ask you to state your current location and confirm your home address, and then refresh/send updated signal to your vehicle. It has worked 100% of the times.
**Note: This is recommended anytime you disconnect the battery**

And don't worry, the number above is not regular CS# (India call center), but is Sirius Loyal Listener Care (been with them since the late 90s), so you get an English speaking rep from here in the states.

Hope this helps..


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Tried all the above. My 2011 4r XM sacked and so does my 2015 4R. Never had an issue with any other vehicle. My lexus and Jeep are good to go

I had completely written off the K9 rack before this... Now it looks like I need to reconsider.

I wasn't able to get a good measurement on account of the K9 rail sitting directly over it, but it's about 1"

Just got my rack installed. This is with the (6) 40mm feet and (2) 50mm upfront.


And with the smaller xm antenna.

Just completed the swap. The replacement 2010/2011 Corolla antenna was a direct swap for my 2015.


Wasn't quite careful enough, so got a small crease in the headliner.


Old and new cables :


Side by Side :