Fix for Sirius Static

[uclabruins]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(josht @ Jul 6 2006, 06:45 PM) [snapback]282366[/snapback]</div>

I have a one week-old 2006 Prius and today started encountering some odd stereo problems (on FM, AM, and Sirius, but not on iPod plugged into aux jack). This morning, sound on all three started to crackle, then eventually it just dropped out. This evening it began working fine again, but then the sound totally crapped out. I powered off the car, turned it back on, then it began to work a bit sporadically. Has anyone else seen this issue? Does it seem like the same Sirius-related issue to folks?
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I'm having the same problem as you describe. Did you get this fixed? If yes, how?

[Alkurth]

[quote=GeoGeek @ Jun 10 2006, 10:57 AM) [snapback]269181[/snapback]</div>

Fix appears to have totally eliminated the static.
However, at the same time that I performed the fix I also
changed out the Sigma inside-the-glass wedge style antenna (that came with the kit)
with a much smaller external magnet mount style (by Directed Electronics-$37] Bestbuy)
I get less drop-outs now too.
The sat tuner box was originally affixed (by the Dealer) with double stick tape.....
I used nylon zip ties when I re-mounted (zipping it down to a cable harness & various holes in the metal).
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[tvgaffer]

I just saw your post but the attachment for the stactic fix was not there could you send another link to me please at tvgaffer@mac.com I think this might also help the AM radio static I've been incountering

THANKS

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jun 9 2006, 12:03 PM) [snapback]268621[/snapback]</div>

I've been following the various threads here on PriusChat
regarding the distorted, static-ey sound many of us have
coming from our integrated Sirius Satellite Tuners.
Well now there's a fix... I got the details from Kearny Mesa Toyota
in San Diego and put them together in this attached "how-to".
Now if we can just get a fix for the 10-character limitation.
Enjoy!
Matt
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[Induce]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jun 9 2006, 11:03 AM) [snapback]268621[/snapback]</div>

I've been following the various threads here on PriusChat
regarding the distorted, static-ey sound many of us have
coming from our integrated Sirius Satellite Tuners.
Well now there's a fix... I got the details from Kearny Mesa Toyota
in San Diego and put them together in this attached "how-to".
Now if we can just get a fix for the 10-character limitation.
Enjoy!
Matt
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umm, where is the attachment?

[GeoGeek]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Induce @ Jun 22 2007, 08:17 PM) [snapback]466647[/snapback]</div>

umm, where is the attachment?
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Sorry for the delayed response.
I've just moved and haven't set up web access from my Home PC yet (where the fix document is).
Occasionally, when the PriusChat site goes down, all the posting attachments seem to get lost in the ether.
I'll repost it on this sticky once I'm reconnected at home.

[maguire8246]

i've read all the mess about Sirius radio. sucks. i just bought a 07 Prius last week with package 4 which is supposed to be satelite ready. quite disappointed how hard it is to do such a simple things as to add satelite radio to my satelite ready vehicle.

did they come out with anything recently that will avoid all this nonsense?

[sagediaz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(james in colorado @ Jul 30 2007, 05:37 PM) [snapback]487619[/snapback]</div>

i've read all the mess about Sirius radio. sucks. i just bought a 07 Prius last week with package 4 which is supposed to be satelite ready. quite disappointed how hard it is to do such a simple things as to add satelite radio to my satelite ready vehicle.

did they come out with anything recently that will avoid all this nonsense?
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Honestly I went through the drama of using a Serius tuner and had static issues regardless of the wiring harness setup. While looking through the system menus in the prius computer I noticed one of the sensors is labeled XM which was RED because I was using a Serius reciever. This lead me to believe the prius electronics were designed specifically for the XM reciever and not the Serius. My dealer swapped the reciever for an XM at no charge and I have not had any issues since installing the XM reciever, I love it! Also, looking in the system menu i now see that the XM sensor is now green and all is well.

*** The only thing that bothers me is.. When Serius and XM merge next year, we will most likely have to upgrade our recievers to get the newer programming and I really hope Toyota/XM/Serius can work out their issues with the Prius integration.

[GeoGeek]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jul 6 2007, 10:18 AM) [snapback]473961[/snapback]</div>

Sorry for the delayed response.
I've just moved and haven't set up web access from my Home PC yet (where the fix document is).
Occasionally, when the PriusChat site goes down, all the posting attachments seem to get lost in the ether.
I'll repost it on this sticky once I'm reconnected at home.
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Okay....here it is once more.
Enjoy!

[sagediaz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Aug 2 2007, 05:48 PM) [snapback]489598[/snapback]</div>

Okay....here it is once more.
Enjoy!
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Thanks again,
I saw your document some time ago and brought it with me to my dealer. They showed me that the new harnesses they used including the one they had installed in my prius already came with the wires looped as instructed in the pdf. I double checked the wiring myself and it made no difference. I still had the static audio when using the Sirius reciever. We even tried a different reciever and harness (with wire jumpers), replaced the radio, antenna, and the entire audio system but still no change. However installing an XM reciever instead of the Sirius one fixed the issue.
I still don't understand why? but I'm happy with XM and I can't wait for Sirius and XM to merge. Hopefully theres no issue if I end up having to upgrade to a combo Sirius/XM reciever and hopefully they'll allow more than 16 display characters as well.

Thanks again.

[dezmond]

I purchased a 2007 option#2 prius las tweek and had Best buy install Siruis last week . Experiencing static due to not having the FM modulator . Best Buy claims there is alot of labor involved to install the modulator . IS this true ? Can anyone offer installation instructions . I live in South Florida and it seems the dealer I purchased the car from is clueless on helping me