Satellite Radio

[fishepa]

Sorry for the silly question, but I replaced the stock 4runner radio with the Scion single CD radio, is there anyway to hook up my sirius receiver directly without using the fm transmitter? I get way too much static.

Thanks

 

[fishepa]

Were did some of you guys get that mount that hooks into the glovebox? I would like to get one of those.

 

[RevoRunner]

Think the one I got was similar to this:

bracketron

 

[fishepa]

Think the one I got was similar to this:

bracketron

Thanks! I was able to pick up one on ebay. One more question for you. Do you know how I can run power behind the dash when I mount it? I don't really like using my only cigarette lighter up front to power my satellite radio.

Thanks!

 

[RevoRunner]

Most of these threads has pictures of how to tap into a power supply. I just used one of those wires that splices into another wire to split a 12V wire to run to my radio. Honestly, it's been so long I don't remember which wire I used.

 

[majewski]

Thanks! I was able to pick up one on ebay. One more question for you. Do you know how I can run power behind the dash when I mount it? I don't really like using my only cigarette lighter up front to power my satellite radio.

Thanks!

Buy an add-on cigarette lighter adapter at Radio Shack for about $7 and a small package of those blue clip-on wire taps. Pull the center console apart (there are directions somwhere on this site) and you can just tap the supply wires to the existing lighter, and plug your XM or Sirius into that. From there it is pretty easy to run the power wire wherever you mount your radio.

 

[SubSonic]

I have (and voted for) Sirius, but have yet to install it into my new 4Runner*. I have owned several GMs (06 Colorado I just traded for the Toyota - wife's 2007 M/C SS) and have compared the 2 off and on several times - but never renewed the XMs after their trial period. Sirius selection, totally IMHO, is better, or was better. They've merged now - or are certainly merging as we type. Most of the channels on my Sirius PnP (Sportster 4) list their Sirius channel AND their XM Channel now, like Hair Nation (Sirius 23) is also now "XM 41".

*I have a leftover-but-new 2008 4Runner Limited 4WD V8 with the JBL Nav System...I've found several kits that say they will allow me to hook my Sportster 4 to the factory system and be able to control it from the factory system...but I haven't secured the parts for it as yet. I just got the truck today. Just found this site today. lol

First things first though...I have to secure some vent visors for it, and see what the sunroof deflectors look like while I am at it.

This is a very active-looking board. I hope to find lots of great info here, as well as lend a hand when I know enough about the subject to speak intelligently on it. This SUV will be the wife and I's 3rd Toyota - 2000 Tundra SR5 V8 2WD (which I still own and like very much), and my wife had an 04 Camry until the Monte Carlo.

 

[ProMed]

*I have a leftover-but-new 2008 4Runner Limited 4WD V8 with the JBL Nav System...I've found several kits that say they will allow me to hook my Sportster 4 to the factory system and be able to control it from the factory system...but I haven't secured the parts for it as yet. I just got the truck today. Just found this site today. lol

I installed this Terk XM adaptor a year or so ago to connect my OEM Nav with XM. It is all behind the dash, so you don't have to mount your Sirius/XM reciever on the dash anywhere.

It was only $99 a little over a year ago..

http://store.xmfanstore.com/texmfortovex.html

 

[SubSonic]

I installed this Terk XM adaptor a year or so ago to connect my OEM Nav with XM. It is all behind the dash, so you don't have to mount your Sirius/XM reciever on the dash anywhere.

It was only $99 a little over a year ago..

http://store.xmfanstore.com/texmfortovex.html

Thanks for the info. That includes an actual XM tuner, which is overkill since I already have a functioning Sirius tuner.

I got the data I needed, the parts I ordered will work with the Nav System, and when the install is done, the only thing you will see as to the Sirius system will be my Sportster 4 - and even it is going to be mounted inside my console. Everything else will be hidden under the shifter/console.

I decided to stick with Sirius for several reasons: 1) Until XM and Sirius are *actually* one company (all the same channels and 1 billing system) Sirius is the superior company IMO. I've purchased 3 GMs with XM in them since 2003 - and never went past the trial period - Sirius simply has (had) a better channel selection and content. 2) My Sportster 4 is a plug-and-play unit - I can take it out of my 4Runner, and continue to use it in my Tundra, my Trailblazer and my wife's Monte Carlo (and in my shop with a home mount/bookshelf stereo - and in my boats, with the "boombox").

If I mounted 1 permanent sat rad in my 4Runner, it is stuck there and can't be used anywhere else.

I am trying to figure out a plan for mounting its antenna under one of the front lexan roof-rack covers like I saw in an older post here, but everything else is falling into place so far. I would like to be able to mount the antenna there so that the install would be totally stealth. Like I said, unless you open my console, you will not otherwise know that I have sat rad onboard.

Thank you for the reply though. That looks like a good option for those that want just 1 permanent mount radio in 1 vehicle.

 

[ProMed]

I travel a lot with work and first signed up with XM in 2001, then switched to Sirius from 2002-2003, and then back to XM for the last 5 or so years.

With my last XM tuner I used it both in the house and in the car, but personally I prefer not having to mess with moving it from the car to the house anytime I want to listen to it inside. My old XM tuner is now hooked up to my home stereo and my wife already has XM built into her Highlander.

My personal opinion is that XM & Sirius are equal for music, while XM has always had the more advanced equipment, and Sirius has better show programming on the non-music channels.

How will your wiring go with these kits you are looking at with your existing external tuner?

 

[SubSonic]

Originally posted by ProMed How will your wiring go with these kits you are looking at with your existing external tuner? [/B]

Sorry to take so long to get back here...

Wiring was simple, all plug and play. With the TOYSC1 and the SVCDOC, all you do is plug the Lexus/Toyota (TOYSC1) into the back of the nav system, plug the connector that you "unplugged" to make room for the TOYSC1 back into the piggyback that is a part of the harness, then you plug the "dock" for the Sportser 4 (most PnP units actually, mine just happened to be an S4) into the TOYSC1, and then plug in the actual S4 radio into the dock.

Had it installed for some time now, about a month. Works great.

I ended up putting the dock/S4 in the hidden upper glove box - laying on its back. Mounted the TOYSC1 in the panel just below the glove box alongside a couple of computer modules (one said it was for the 4x4 system...) and just bundled, zip-tied and hid the wiring in there, in the dash, and some in behind the little storage thingie right above the cup holders.

The nav sys recognized the system with no problem, the song titles and artists scroll properly and all is well. Only issue was losing the number of presets. The S4 itself can hold 31 channels in a native standalone install, the nav system is only setup to do 18 (Sat 1-2-3 X 6 each). Good news is, that the onboard presets for the S4 are still there when I take it out of the T4R and put it in any of my other rides. It's just like the bluetooth deal - the nav system has its own phonebook/memory, but leaves the phone's contact list alone otherwise.

I put the antenna up in roof-center, between the spoiler and rear roof rack crossbar at the back of the roof. I was worried about 1) breaking the plexi-cover on the roof rack for the stealth install, and 2) reception being an issue since I am "so far" away from the Sirius satellite as it is, which is said to be over Minnesota. I routed the wire down through the rubber gasket around the rear hatch door, dremeled a relief notch near the right tail lamp under the gasket (clear coated the dremeled area for rust prevention), crossed it over there, and routed it under all the trim/plastic from there to the area under the glove boxes - left about 1ft of spare wire by the time I had it completely run and connected. The spoiler does a good job of hiding the antenna from casual observers. And in fact, the antenna is all you can see of the install period - unless you open the little upper glove box and see the S4 laying on its back.

If I can make some time soon, I will shoot some photos of what you can see of the install. It's pretty clean and works well. I got the idea for where to put the TOYSC1 from an old post at siriusbackstage.com (which is now defunct, and is now digitalradiocentral.com), so I can't take credit for even finding that myself.

 

[rowdymoose]

I have the sirius. I like it better than the XM, but I think they are both very similar. I installed with the antenna infront of the rear spoiler, and then ran the wires nice and neat to the front, so the only visible wires you see are going to the back of the receiver unit itself. I need to put black conduit, or even elcetrical tape to tidy it up. I like the clean uncluttered look here.

After following some of these write-ups, I also installed mine using the suction cup mount on the right side of the dash under the flasher button.

So far mine is holding great (only there for a few days, but it is TOUGH to remove the suction--so I assume it'll hold). For now, I just have the power cord plugged into the cig lighter right behind the shifter in my 2006. I'm thinking of tie-ing into the cig lighter power wire with a cig lighter adapter and mounting all that under the console for aesthetics.

I routed my antenna as others suggested under the rear door weather stripping, then up along the plastic over the rear window, and over the backseat window, down along the pillar behind the passenger seat, along the door seal, then up behind the glove box. Finally, I came out behind that little door under the temp controls (newbie--not sure what that's called). I'll try to get some pics up soon.

Thanks for all the help with the pics in this thread though everyone!

 

[SubSonic]

After following some of these write-ups, I also installed mine using the suction cup mount on the right side of the dash under the flasher button. So far mine is holding great (only there for a few days, but it is TOUGH to remove the suction--so I assume it'll hold). For now, I just have the power cord plugged into the cig lighter right behind the shifter in my 2006. I'm thinking of tie-ing into the cig lighter power wire with a cig lighter adapter and mounting all that under the console for aesthetics.

Tapping the cig-lighter with another cig-lighter deal is a very popular way to stealth mount the power setup for units that use the 12v plug. Shouldn't be a problem so long as the sat radio and anything else you plug into the regular power port don't combine to overload the fuse.

I routed my antenna as others suggested under the rear door weather stripping, then up along the plastic over the rear window, and over the backseat window, down along the pillar behind the passenger seat, along the door seal, then up behind the glove box. Finally, I came out behind that little door under the temp controls (newbie--not sure what that's called). I'll try to get some pics up soon.

Storage cubby hole? lol I don't know either honestly. I don't even use it. Since I stealth mounted my whole deal in and under my glove boxes, I didn't have to eat up any of my console armrest space.

I went the lower route tho, and routed my antenna wire along the plastic trim beside the double-decker stuff, below the subwoofer and amps and what not. Doesn't matter how you do it really, I just figured worst case, I wouldn't want my sat radio antenna wire interfering with the side-rollover airbags, which are up top - so I went below them all, under the back seat, and then under the door sills up to my dash. Getting it under both door sill/jam covers was the toughest, them basters are snug.

 

[matroe11]

I installed this Terk XM adaptor a year or so ago to connect my OEM Nav with XM. It is all behind the dash, so you don't have to mount your Sirius/XM reciever on the dash anywhere.

It was only $99 a little over a year ago..

http://store.xmfanstore.com/texmfortovex.html

You know, I went out to that site and that terk setup is discontinued. Also, I think Audiovox bought that company and disbanded it. There aren't anymore terk solutions out there. Does anyone know what could be used to integrate with the factory HU? I don't like having extra electronics all over my vehicle. I like the no clutter

 

[SubSonic]

You know, I went out to that site and that terk setup is discontinued. Also, I think Audiovox bought that company and disbanded it. There aren't anymore terk solutions out there. Does anyone know what could be used to integrate with the factory HU? I don't like having extra electronics all over my vehicle. I like the no clutter

Yeah, if you're talking about hooking up an existing XM tuner to your factory system, I am not sure there's anything out there anymore. I did a quick search for an adapter and only came up with that discontinued model. You might be able to find one on eBay or somewhere that sold them and still has one collecting dust somewhere. There are several systems out there that have a hidden tuner that integrates with the OEM HU, but it seems that you already have a tuner.

A lot of the XM stuff seems to be going by the wayside since the Sirius/XM merger - I guess the mother company is trying to ease its way into 1 combined system while also avoiding absolute bankruptcy. IMO, there should be a box out there for XM units like the Toyota/Lexus Sirius adapter and docking system that I was able to use. Mine is totally unseen in my 4Runner, but I can still take out the tuner and use it in my other docks whenever I need to. Worked out to be the perfect setup for me.

 

[rowdymoose]

Tapping the cig-lighter with another cig-lighter deal is a very popular way to stealth mount the power setup for units that use the 12v plug. Shouldn't be a problem so long as the sat radio and anything else you plug into the regular power port don't combine to overload the fuse.

Anyone know of any write-ups showing this installation type? It'd be nice to see a couple pictures as well as know which wires to tap into. I'm going to verify Voltages with my meter, but just like to get a visual before I start tearing into stuff. Also, being a newb to the 4runner, I'm not sure how to get to the wiring for the cig-lighter wires.

Thanks,
RWM

 

[rowdymoose]

After following some of these write-ups, I also installed mine using the suction cup mount on the right side of the dash under the flasher button. So far mine is holding great (only there for a few days, but it is TOUGH to remove the suction--so I assume it'll hold).

Trying to add some pics...

 

[rowdymoose]

Folded up

 

[rowdymoose]

Antenna wiring down into the "cubby hole"

 

[kdub627]

Here's my install, I just decided to get rid of that little cubby. Tucked all the wires and ran the aux wire underneath the shifter through the bottom of the ceter console.