Fix for Sirius Static

[GeoGeek]

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

[AlphaTeam]

You RULE!!!!
I just got back from Radio Shack...oh well.

I'll let you know how it goes!

[aaf709]

That's great!!!

Good thing this was such an easy fix.

[AlphaTeam]

I did it.
It is not 100% perfect. But it is A LOT better. I'm a bit anal when it comes to sound quality, so it could just be me too.
It could be my fault with installation and the making of the wire also, but I can live with it.
I think I'm going to buy the new Sirius unit when it comes out and if that has the same problem I'll re-make the wires.

But tons of kudos to GeoGeek. Thanks!!!!!

Oh be sure and add this to the Knowledge Base!!

[PriusInsight]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoGeek @ Jun 9 2006, 01:03 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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Thank you for sharing this information.

1) How well did the fix work for you?

2) How was your Sirrius Receiver secured/attached to the car frame?

Thanks again.

[GeoGeek]

[quote=PriusInsight @ Jun 10 2006, 07:49 AM) [snapback]269120[/snapback]</div>

Thank you for sharing this information.

1) How well did the fix work for you?

2) How was your Sirrius Receiver secured/attached to the car frame?

Thanks again.
[/b]

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).

[AlphaTeam]

[quote=GeoGeek @ Jun 10 2006, 11:57 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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I never installed that big ass antenna. I just got a regular small Sirius antenna from the stereo shop that installed my unit. I thought that might have been the issue, but it wasn't. It was the silly jumper thing. It also effected my ipod too. It would be all staticy and so would AM talk. I have yet to try to see if this somehow fixed that issue also.

[car]

This fixed my static issue entirely! Its a pleasure listening to the Sirius talk stations (which were the worst affected) now. If only there was a way to fix the 10 character limitation.

[krainium]

GEOGEEK, you have totally made my day. The instructions were perfect and simple to follow. I now have an integrated Sirus tuner installed on my 06 Prius, Package 7 without the static and noise in the background, no matter what the volume level. Thanks so much. One caution. When I unplugged my tuner I found that all my stations reverted back to the Weather Station and I had to call Sirius to send me a new signal, which worked like a champ.

The static problem on the '06 was such a bother, its hard to believe such a simple fix as two jumper wires would have cleared things up, but they sure worked like a champ. Thanks again.

[GeoGeek]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(krainium @ Jun 10 2006, 03:40 PM) [snapback]269257[/snapback]</div>

GEOGEEK, you have totally made my day. The instructions were perfect and simple to follow. I now have an integrated Sirus tuner installed on my 06 Prius, Package 7 without the static and noise in the background, no matter what the volume level. Thanks so much. One caution. When I unplugged my tuner I found that all my stations reverted back to the Weather Station and I had to call Sirius to send me a new signal, which worked like a champ.

The static problem on the '06 was such a bother, its hard to believe such a simple fix as two jumper wires would have cleared things up, but they sure worked like a champ. Thanks again.
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Yep....I forgot to mention that....the presets reside in the sat tuner...when you pull the plug
it wipes them out......but I didn't have to call Sirius and resend the signal. Wierd.

Good to know the instructions helped.

Others here on PC have done the same for me, so I figured why not return the favor.

Cheers