We just purchased a 2008 Bounder with the factory optional Sirius radio. The radio faceplate actually says "Sirius Radio" so we know it is equipped with it and the previous owner says it worked at one time. We can't seem to find that satellite band on the receiver. We have the owners manual as well and have done what the instructions tell you to get it but it skips by any kind of satellite band when going through the options such as AM/FM/AUX1/AUX2 and even a Short Wave band that it has but nothing indicating Sirius or XM even.Anybody have this problem that has an idea what to do? I'm thinking that it could have an external receiver or whatever that has taken a dump but have no real clue. One option is taking that beast into a stereo shop but I'd rather not.Thanks,John

Justsent you a PM. Please check your personal messages and call me. I just went through same thing on different model Fleetwood RV product.

Linthead wrote:Justsent you a PM. Please check your personal messages and call me. I just went through same thing on different model Fleetwood RV product.I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to know what the fix is here? Why not post it?

Have you determined if the satelite radio antenna is working and properly connected. If it is OK, did you register the receiver with Sirius as part of a subscription. If this is done then I would ask Sirius for help if it still does not work.

The model of the radio would be helpful. In some radios of this type the Sirius radio is contained in another box which you purchase separately and attach to the back of the radio.

We are also trying to work through that issue. I think that you will need a subscription to your pre-installed receiver for the system to operate.I have a XM receiver with a "Lifetime" package. I transport the receiver between home, office and MH.My MH is equipped with a rooftop antenna and XM receiver (that requires an additional subscription). I have located the antenna and under-dash receiver. I hope to connect that antenna to my pre-paid receiver to operate the system.I would like for the system to work through the installed Jensen radio by perhaps connecting my receiver in lieu of the existing module, but that may be too much to hope for? I'll find out this week-end.

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Doug_and_Cassi_
Explorer
May 18, 2013
Moisheh,

Yes, it uses my data plan but I have unlimited data.
jerseyjim
Explorer
May 18, 2013
XM/Sirius is great. Got a "free" 90 days when I bought my new pickup. I loved channel 32 ("The Bridge") BEWARE, tho....once they got your charge card #....it's an AUTOMATIC renewal...unless you call and opt out.

IMO...that stinks. But....if you think it's worth $175.95 for a year...go for it. You MAY be able to call and get your renewal for 1/2 price...but even then, as much as I liked the product, for that kinda money, I'll put my bucks in the gas tank.
I opted out and got cancelled. Then I get snail-mail offering 6 months for $25. Knowing it must have some kinda trap to get my $175.95...well, there's just too much freestuff over the air. Just put up with commericals...or play your CDs.
FWIW.
65FalconLover
Explorer
May 18, 2013
Thanks, all! I'll be looking under the dash and firewall to find the box and check all that out next week. It sounds like the external box, if there is one might be what's going on. I know the system we had in our last truck had an external XM receiver like you're describing and sometimes it would fail and/or need rebooting but even then it would show up on the radio display but I guess this system is different.

Thanks again!

John
moisheh
Explorer
May 18, 2013
Doug Glass: Doesn't that app use your data plan?

Moisheh
avidude
Explorer
May 17, 2013
I'm guessing you have the poor quality Jensen radio that Fleetwood installed. If you are stepping through the various inputs or bands and Sirius is not showing up as an option, the radio is not seeing the Sirius box. It's an outboard box that plugs into the dash radio. Ours was attached to the firewall at the far left side. Check to make sure it is getting power (fuse not blown) and the cord to the radio is plugged in tight. Its also possible that the outboard box has failed.
Southwind98
Explorer
May 17, 2013
I have a 2008 Bounder and when I flipped thru the mode selections the first time as you already stated FM/Am/Aux1/Aux2/Weather/and Sirius would pop up. The activation code would be displayed, which I activated. Odd that it is not cycling thru the selections, even if it not getting signal. Almost like someone deleted it from the selection process, which I doubt could be done. If this helps you at all, my Sirius external box on my RV is located under the dash on the driver side near the brake pedal, with the antenna located up on the roof on the front cap of the RV. Good luck.

Also just a heads up, I installed a twelve disc CD changer up in the cabinet over the driver side. The CD player on the radio will skip if you hit a severe bump.
Doug_and_Cassi_
Explorer
May 17, 2013
Get the Sirius app for your smart phone. App free, subscription for wife and me was about $30 a year. Then for about $20 get one of the little gadgets that plugs into the ear bud socket. Then your cellphone will play over any speaker system that has FM on it.
Pangaea_Ron
Explorer
May 17, 2013
So as a 65 Falcon Lover?... have you ever been to Argentina? Ford sent much of their production equipment there in ~64. 1964 Falcons were everywhere when we were there in 1995, and they have slowly evolved over the years, but are still very similar. I thought that I was in a time warp. They also were proud of electrification/street lighting projects in Buenos Aires, and people drove around with their lights off at night to celebrate their success? It was easy to get run over in the dark.
footslogger
Explorer
May 17, 2013
I think the point was that if you can receive the promo channel your antenna and receiver are working properly. The OP was having trouble getting his radio to function. He was not asking about the merits or value of subscribing to Sirius/XM.

Terryallan wrote:
norwestie wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
Hey guys. You can search all you want. But unless you are a PAYING customer. You can't listen to Sirius. It skps past.

Not true. Both Sirius and XM have promo channels that advertise the programming that is offered. Once the receiver is activated, the other channels will be available.

So your saying they have a commercial channel you can listen to. But can't listen to the real programing. Like I said. IF you ain't paying. Your not getting the product. Just the advertiseing.
65FalconLover
Explorer
May 17, 2013
Let me try this again. I currently have XM in two vehicles, and have had it in other cars and trucks for several years so I understand how it all works. My only problem is this particular radio. On every other receiver we've owned the XM broadcast would come on but only their commercial "overview" broadcast, no regular programming. Once you call and activate your new radio they send a signal to it and you're on your way. On this radio I can't get ANY satellite signal, it's like the radio itself is not XM/Sirius equipped but in fact it was, or was.

I'm not looking for Pandora or a new CD collection, I just want my XM to work. If somebody has had this issue, and I can't believe nobody else has, can you please describe what I might look for?

Thank you!

John

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