Retrofit 2009 sat radio

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Hi everyone. I am a little but confused. I am looking to have sat radio in my vehicle. Just looking at some of the posts here, it looks like there is a receiver that needs to be purchased and installed in the trunk. But then I inquired from the dealership about the sat radio and they said all I need is activation code and install. I have a 2009 with idrive and nav. Can someone shed some light? Thanks!

Christian.

[gr997s]

My 2012 128 conv needed an additional antenna plus the antenna that was mounted on the trunk. It had gps and idrive from factory.

[x-tian-X4.8]

Originally Posted by gr997s

My 2012 128 conv needed an additional antenna plus the antenna that was mounted on the trunk. It had gps and idrive from factory.

thanks 997.... I am not sure if this is a newer car thing or does that apply to my 09 also.....

anyone else?

[pnosker]

Some newer cars have head units with sirius built in. I believe these are 2010+ cars. They require an activation code from the dealership.

Older cars (like mine) require a satellite radio box for the trunk. You can find them from junkyards from any E90 or E82. www.car-part.com is where I got mine from for around $150. Then you change the MOST box around behind the driver's side rear seat side. Instructions are easy to find on here.

[x-tian-X4.8]

Originally Posted by pnosker

Some newer cars have head units with sirius built in. I believe these are 2010+ cars. They require an activation code from the dealership.

Older cars (like mine) require a satellite radio box for the trunk. You can find them from junkyards from any E90 or E82. www.car-part.com is where I got mine from for around $150. Then you change the MOST box around behind the driver's side rear seat side. Instructions are easy to find on here.

thats what i thought...do u have idrive and navi?