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08-17-2010, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Adding "Factory" Satellite Radio
I am in the process of purchasing a 09 135i (privately, from a good friend) and I'll start by saying that I can't wait to put it in my garage. I've wanted a BMW for years and now it is just days/weeks away.
Anyhow, I drive a lot every week and satellite radio is something I'd really like to have in the car. The car doesn't have satellite radio installed currently, and I was wondering what it would take to add it? I did some searching, but came up with mix results as it seems that it depends on what type of pre-wiring was done depending on the original options. The car does not have iDrive and only had a 1/8" jack for an mp3 player (no true iPod dock). Is there any way to tell if satellite radio is an option for me? I don't want to use an aftermarket unit - I'd like it to be as-if it came from the factory. Thanks in advance. Doug |
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Thanks! EDIT: I came upon this page: http://www.bmwpartscounter.com/showA...ssembly=151739 65209142852 - $490 I think that the part I need is the one above, can anyone confirm? Thanks. Last edited by dmw16; 08-17-2010 at 03:37 PM.. Reason: More Info Added |
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08-17-2010, 08:48 PM | #4 |
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This is what you need:
SIRIUS Receiver(PN: 65 12 9 192 274) Installation Kit(PN: 65 11 0 432 318) Trim Panel(PN: 51 47 7 070 549) $651.90 for all 3
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08-18-2010, 05:41 AM | #5 |
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I contacted a local BMW dealer yesterday afternoon and was told I'd need this tuner:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...gid=4462&tab=1 It doesn't mention the 1 series specifically. I did give the dealer my VIN. Sorry for all the questions, but I want to make sure I buy the right thing. Last edited by dmw16; 08-18-2010 at 12:01 PM.. |
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08-18-2010, 11:33 AM | #6 |
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I know that these parts are listed for my 135i MY 2009 and build date 12/2008. I'm buying them from a member here and he had it in his MY2008 and it worked fine.
If you are not in too much of a hurry I should receive it some time this week and have it in over weekend. I can let you know if indeed it all worked OK. I preliminarily checked in the trunk to very all connectors were there and that they were the right type.
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I am planning to go ahead and order it, but I'd really like to hear your experience with the activation/flashing. It wasn't clear to me if the dealer has to do anything to the car once the device is installed. I'm curious why a different trim panel is required? |
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My service advisor told me the radio is already installed all you pay for is to activate it, no need for additional hardware.
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08-22-2010, 07:36 AM | #9 |
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No need to take an SA's word for it. Just remove the trunk floor panel and take a look. It merely lifts out. Bet the space to the left of the amp is empty though....
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