Adding "Factory" Satellite Radio

[dmw16]

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

[Technic]

Originally Posted by dmw16

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

There's a Sirius pre-wiring in the MY2009 135i so the only thing needed is the module and the coding. A brand new module includes one year of service.

[dmw16]

Originally Posted by Technic

There's a Sirius pre-wiring in the MY2009 135i so the only thing needed is the module and the coding. A brand new module includes one year of service.

That's great news! Is the coding a DIY or will I need the dealer? Is there a DIY on installing the module and/or a part number for the correct module?

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.

[rsjean]

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

[dmw16]

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.

[rsjean]

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.

[dmw16]

Originally Posted by rsjean

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.

I spoke to the parts manager at my local dealer again and it seems that the PN you posted is the same as the link I posted - I just happens to be the part (on their site) that includes a free year of service. So it sounds like we are on the same page.

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?

[zamboni]

My service advisor told me the radio is already installed all you pay for is to activate it, no need for additional hardware.

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by zamboni

My service advisor told me the radio is already installed all you pay for is to activate it, no need for additional hardware.

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....