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Am I in Sirius Trouble?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by byronical, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. byronical

    byronical New Member

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    Just yesterday installed my Toyota Sirius radio in my Prius. Gets reception and the readouts on the multi-function display work fine.

    Trouble is, there are only 17 channels! I called Sirius to verify that my subscription is not limited, and that I should receive ALL of the Sirius channels. I moved the antenna to the recommended spot.

    Additionally, there is a 3 second lag in switching between stations. My former car also had a Sirius radio but it had only a 1/2 second lag to switch stations.

    I'm stumped. Anybody have an idea as to why this would be so limited?
     
    #1 byronical, Jan 17, 2008
  2. Scot

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    Sorry to ask a potentially 'dumb' question. Have you tried using the tuning knob on the radio and not the up and down buttons? At least on the XM version, navigation can be a bit confusing at first. The steering wheel buttons navigate the presets and the up / down buttons on the radio navigate within the selected genre, but the tuning knob scrolls through all channels. Best of luck with your endeavor.
     
    #2 Scot, Jan 17, 2008
  3. raehl311

    raehl311 Junior Member

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    First, where is the antenna? If it's on your dashboard, have it moved to the outside of your car. Makes a big difference in reception, which MIGHT help your 3-second delay.

    As for the channels, if it's not navigation, sometimes the radios don't pick up all the channels when they activate - happened to me a couple times. Call in and ask them to reactivate your radio and that should take care of it.

    - Chris
     
    #3 raehl311, Jan 17, 2008
  4. smittylube

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    What system did you go with?
    Factory, VIAS, Coasteltech?

    Any of you can answer this one- how is the sound quality? does it rival a CD?
    I am having a hard time waiting for the DEI setup to arrive. Not sure if it will be worth the wait or not. I did the dynomat, speakers & sub in the back......
    Now I need good stuff to play :)

    Steve
     
    #4 smittylube, Jan 18, 2008
  5. Scot

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    I have XM in my Prius and had Sirius in a previous vehicle. The sound quality of sat. radio is good but I don't think that it's as good as CD.
     
    #5 Scot, Jan 18, 2008
  6. smittylube

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    Thanks
     
    #6 smittylube, Jan 18, 2008
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