05-03-2014, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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DIY Satellite Activation
So from what I can tell, the 2014 328i comes standard with the satellite prep option. Is my only option for activating satellite to pay for the activation? I don't remember the name but I've seen the links around the forum.
It seems like if the hardware is all there and the company/companies do it entirely over the Internet, it's also something someone who is decently competent with computers and cars could do and save a couple hundred bucks. Am I off base here, or is there a coding/modification to DIY this project? Absolutely love my car but a little annoying that BMW made this an extra cost option... |
05-03-2014, 03:32 PM | #2 |
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Wrote it on another post less than a week ago...
Should try the feature. Anyhow, unless you have a convertible, everything should be in the car already. You need to have a FSC code to activate it. You could go to the $$$dealer, or try either of those 2 sites that can get you the code, and activate it for you: www.bimmerretrofit.com www.bimmer-tech.net
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Those two links would be the companies I mentioned in my original post but whose names escaped me. Does that mean then that paying Bimmertech or Bimmerretrofit is the only way? |
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Then you will need to modify your VO to change 693 PREPARATION SATELLITE TUNER to 655 SATELLITE TUNER, then Import and Activate the 6F Sat Radio FSC Code into Head Unit, and then VO Code the Head Unit. So, it can be done for around $115 total, which is pretty damn cheap.
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05-04-2014, 12:21 AM | #5 |
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Like Shawn posted, you can do it yourself for about 115$ (+ cost of cable and token for the software), or have someone do it for you for about 168$.
For this particular mod, I went the 168$ way, not enough difference for me. As for the annoyance, I do also think that something that doesn't cost a thing more to BMW should have been included in the Premium kit at least. Some lower brand have it built-in.
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Yeah $168 may be 'pretty damn cheap' in the scheme of things but for something that should be included it's obnoxious. Anyway, thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it! |
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I'm pretty lost with this coding business.
What is the $168 option? Can one also get a year free Sirius subscription with that? I'm strongly considering going with the option from www.bimmer-tech.net Thanks for any comments. |
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Once coded, you call Sirius XM and provide you ESN and they will activate your radio. If you already have a vehicle and would like to transfer over the existing subscription, you can and then they will add the free 1 year subscription you get with BimmerTech after your existing subscription expires (be sure to call prior to the expiry so they do not automatically charge you for the renewal).
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Bimmer-Tech was much more than that, and I did prefer to go locally (bimmerretrofit is about a 20 min. drive from home).
Got online to order the FSC code. When they received it, called me for an appointment. Was connected in less than 10 minutes. BTW, it's Sirius that offers the 1-year subscription, not the retrofit companies.
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I guess even if the thread is old, it still is of actuality ... So My VIN say I have sat preparation but if I put the VIN in Sirius lookup system, they say it's all ready to go, just click on Trial button. Does that mean that I already have the FSC code setup in my car or it's Sirius going over board when they say "good to go" ? J |
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So what are the steps for me to pay $168 to activate my satellite option?
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Is this the same for the F25 X3?
I recently got a 2017 X3 and yesterday Sirius sent me an email about how my XM trial has been activated to my X3, but in the navigation system, I don't see anything about satellite radio in the multimedia section. I too would like to know what I need to activate it. |
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