20 Most Recent Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver - Page 6 Questions & Answers

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this can only be a bad contact or a faulty contacts on the unit, better to check for any loose or worn wire connection on the unit.. it is better to check it with a tester unit, this you can identify if there was no problem on all of your connections.

Hope this initial idea / info helps..

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Do you have a thicker audio cable you can use? It might cut down on the interference that way.

could it be a bad earth

The antenna should plug into the Stilleto car kit if your Audi is equipped with Sirius already. Otherwise you will have to use another Sirius antenna.

go to channel 0 and that will give you the id number

Try rewiring the system matey, you proberly need to daisy chain them together

I bought a new one!!!!!

either the antenna is broken, or your service was cancelled. Contact SIRIUS for your account info. Did you pay to have the new radio turned on? I believe they have a $75.00 "activation fee".

Go through the Settings Menu on the Reciever until you see Frequency Select It and then turn the dial until it matches the same frequency that you are using on the Radio.

You can get a Windshield Mounting kit and Sirius Unit and use the FM Frequency Modualator that is Built in and just not use the XM.

A couple of possibilities all based on the assumption that the unit actually turns on.

1. Broken or disconnected antenna wire.
2. Broken antenna (The antenna is powered from the unit)
3. Broken unit.

Most of the Xact models use the standard Sirius antenna. Unfortunately Xact no longer supports satellite radios. You can get a replacement antenna from any Sirius dealer and see if that works. Sounds like the antenna wiring might be broken or shorted out.

THE CORD IS THE PROBLEM ,CALL THEM&DEMAND ANOTHER ONE.

I would take it to radio shack. Reason is that you can beat your self up over no signal and sit there and waste time on trying to think I fixed it ALMOST! In fact that is not the solution. Is your antenna catching as it is incerting into the femle connection...slightly snapping in or not? Is it falling out? Either way you may have radio shack test this part for you.

Make sure the antenna has a good line of sight. Sirus works best when pointed in an Easterly direction. By default you should get channel 184 if there is no service activated on the radio.

All Sirius radios can be used for service only in the United States and Canada.

If you feel that the line of sight is ok and there are no obstructions from pointing your antenna either out of a window, on top of the car, or outside if it is used in a house, then try a different antenna. If you are using the smaller guage antenna wire, the connections can break inside during installation in a car from time to time.

If the radio is factory installed contact sirius at 1-888-539-7474 to see if they can see the radio on their end.

Yes it should be very easy with use of the ear phone jack - depending on the model of course but generally all you need is an ac/dc power supply, the antenna connection, and for connection to receiver you can connect via FM or hard wire.
FM: as in your car pick an FM station frequency that is clear (no station on it) lets say 88.1 then set your home receiver on 88.1 and there you have it.
DIRECT: purchase a stereo 3.5mm headphone cable with two RCA male plugs at the other end. A faily common cable found in dollar stores or for five times the price at Walmart/Radio Shack etc.. Plug the 3.5mm plug into the 'headpone' jack of the satellite radio and the RCA plugs into the rear of your home receiver - usually a 'aux/line in plug" or "tape in" plug then turn the knob on the receiver to "aux or tape" selector. Bingo you should hear satellite radio all over the house....if the volume is UP! Take care Frank

I would not advise this...just go get a new one at radio shack or circuit city, some times this splicing is ok, but then again...it may not work...I am for getting anew one.

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Hard Reset: Sometimes a hard reset can help. You can do this by pulling the fuse related to the Sirius system, letting it sit for a couple of minutes, and then putting it back in. Afterward, start the car, perform the Sync maintenance update, shut the car off, and then turn it back on. If you're unsure about which fuse to pull, consult your vehicle's manual or seek professional assistance. But thee following may help. Behind the glovebox. There's 2 15amp fuses on the top-righthand side. It'll be the left one of those two. Refresh the Signal: Visit the SiriusXM signal refresh page and follow the instructions to refresh your SiriusXM signal. Note that you may need to select a specific channel during this process, but if the system is stuck, this might be challenging.. Check for Memory Leaks: After disconnecting the battery, you mentioned that radio stations displayed their real frequency instead of "403" or incorrect frequencies. This suggests that there might be memory leaks in the Windows CE and Entertainment applications. Keep an eye on this behavior and consider reporting it to SiriusXM or seeking further technical support. Remember that these steps are general troubleshooting suggestions,

Question edited for clarity.. When you say "Your previews have taken my sound", can I point out we are FIXYA and not Sirius, we just have a Sirius Category for handy filing. No one from Sirius is here. Your Radio and Media is very complex and has far too many buttons! The information starts in 227 of 506 on the top heading, written as Page 225 in the document. You are looking to change 'Mode'. The instructions should make more sense to you than me, especially if you can grab a cold drink and sit in front of it as you are reading. https://cdn.dealereprocess.org/cdn/servicemanuals/dodge/2012-caliber.pdf ..