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Mounting a Sirius Prius Radio

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by krainium, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. krainium

    krainium Junior Member

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    After a long six month wait, I picked up my 06 prius (Classic Silver, #6) and took it to an installer to have a Sirius Prius Radio directly installed. The installer placed the unit under the front passenger seat. Now, when I drive, I notice the passenger air bag light is always on, whether there is a passenger in the seat or not. Is this normal? I noticed after the installation that the instruction manual states that nothing should be under the passenger seat. When a passenger sits in the front seat, the air bag "on" signal is illuminated, which stays on and I think this is normal. My question is should the passenger air bag light stay illuminated even if no passenger is in the front seat? Any easy solutions or am I worrying about nothing?

    Should the unit be moved? If so, what will be the best fix to my situation? BTW, the unit from Interactive works great (if only with a ten digit readout for information).
     
    #1 krainium, Feb 26, 2006
  2. xxfwmxx

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    Did you notice any static? This is a problem some have noticed with the install in an '06. Why did they put it under the passenger seat? I have always heard it should go in the left rear wheel well.

     
    #2 xxfwmxx, Feb 26, 2006
  3. krainium

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    No static at all and apparently the airbag light is always on on the passenger side with the on/off switch going to on only when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat. The installer, with 20 years experience said it would be easier for him to do it that way. And it was.
     
    #3 krainium, Feb 26, 2006
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    Thanks for the quick response, you just made my final decision to go ahead and get the prius kit for my car. I am going to attempt to install myself, not sure if anyone around here has enough experience to work on my new prius and its technology.


     
    #4 xxfwmxx, Feb 26, 2006
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