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How do I get satellite radio?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Hate_tyler, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. Hate_tyler

    Hate_tyler New Member

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    I just recently purchased my first prius. It's an 08 with the touring package. I have the button that say AM-SAT. I'm assuming SAT stands for satellite. But when I press that, I get nothing but AM radio. Is satellite radio not built into the car? Do I need to go aftermarket with an actual Sirius/XM receiver? I really don't want to go that route and would just prefer to have it on my touch screen. Thanks for your input!


    iPhone ?
     
    #1 Hate_tyler, Sep 10, 2014
  2. bisco

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    i think you need to go aftermarket, but i suppose you could call sirius/xm and ask them. i don't remember any talk of satellite until gen III.
     
    #2 bisco, Sep 10, 2014
  3. Okinawa

    Okinawa Senior Member

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    Why don't you call Sirius and ask them. Just have your VIN ready to give them. They can tell you if you have it.
     
    #3 Okinawa, Sep 10, 2014
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I don't think it's VIN they need. It's some code that shows on the radio, when it's set to SAT. But yes, just give them a call.

    My 2 cents: I'd figure out something else, say music from your phone or CDs. They are VERY tenacious if you ever try to discontinue. I don't much care for their "business model".
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Sep 10, 2014
  5. PriusGuy32

    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    The only thing you need to buy is a SIR-TOY & TOY-SC1 receiver and tuner. I paid ~$130 for mine, it came as a kit.

    Completely plug in play. Hardest part was opening the bubble packaging the pieces come in :D

    Btw, I have a 2007 with the JBL 6-disc changer radio with the AM-SAT button too. I absolutely cannot live without Sirius (loyal shareholder too!).
     
    #5 PriusGuy32, Sep 10, 2014
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