SiriusXM

[BluStem]

I recently received a letter from SiriusXM for a FREE 3 month trial. I took the bait and started the on line sign up process prepared to back out when the CC form showed up. They claimed no strings attached and so far so good, they didn’t ask for a CC number.
Out to the truck I went and all was well for about a minute when it started to sound like a dragging 8-track tape. Then it sounded like an AM fringe signal. Just won't work.
Anyone using SiriusXM with an old (10 year)factory system? I sure cant.
I might as well add that I had it when I bought the truck and it worked fine.

[BluStem]

Not so fast, formally known as Solved
Bad antenna solder connections on the board.
After tearing down the module I could see where the solder was cracked around 3 of the 5 connection points. The module is mounted solid and no stress on the connector but it is 10 years old. I warmed up the iron and remelted the connections. That did it!
Now to swing a deal when it's up...


Seems the module may have some more bad solder joints. Radio fine sitting still but driving it cuts out bad. Back to channel hopping or with a 6 disc system I can at least have my own play list.

[DarkSkySeeker]

BluStem wrote:
I recently received a letter from SiriusXM for a FREE 3 month trial. I took the bait and started the on line sign up process prepared to back out when the CC form showed up.

The FREE trial offered to me was just to listen to one promotional channel. I discovered this after I tried to sign up assuming the FREE trial was for all the channels.

I wound up buying a 6 month plan for $30.

I will renew it if I can "deal" as another member noted.

[amxpress]

trb46 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
And BTW. When it come time to either get your subscription. Deal with them. You can get 6 months for 45 dollars. they will take it rather than lose you.

I did not know that; will try that next year at renewal time.
I get daily emails, 6 months for $29.94, $4.99 a month for Sirius Select. Maybe $45 for All Access?

I’ve gotten 6 months for $19.95. They’ll negotiate if you will.
BTW, my 2007 2500 Dodge has the base radio with factory XM, the only problem I’ve had is losing reception occasionally near trees. I don’t have this problem with my 2018 Camry. They also updated my firmware.

[lewisr]

trb46 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

And BTW. When it come time to either get your subscription. Deal with them. You can get 6 months for 45 dollars. they will take it rather than lose you.

I did not know that; will try that next year at renewal time.

I get daily emails, 6 months for $29.94, $4.99 a month for Sirius Select. Maybe $45 for All Access?

[ReneeG]

We have a lifetime subscription on a boombox that we initially purchased for XM Radio before they merged and became Sirius. Works great. Love it for dry camping.

[garyemunson]

I had the add-on module fail. They are only $35 on Amazon. Pretty cheap troubleshooting.

[trb46]

Terryallan wrote:

And BTW. When it come time to either get your subscription. Deal with them. You can get 6 months for 45 dollars. they will take it rather than lose you.

I did not know that; will try that next year at renewal time.

[Beaker]

Anyone using SiriusXM with an old (10 year)factory system? I sure cant.

Still fine and dandy.
Actually like it better than system in 2012 Subaru.

Although it is now Sirius, originally was XM.

[BluStem]

It's a factory system with a factory Sirius module behind the glove box.
I've disconnected and reconnected the power and it updates but still falls flat on it's face.
The module is probably shot the way the audio slows down.

[Terryallan]

BluStem wrote:
I recently received a letter from SiriusXM for a FREE 3 month trial. I took the bait and started the on line sign up process prepared to back out when the CC form showed up. They claimed no strings attached and so far so good, they didn’t ask for a CC number.
Out to the truck I went and all was well for about a minute when it started to sound like a dragging 8-track tape. Then it sounded like an AM fringe signal. Just won't work.
Anyone using SiriusXM with an old (10 year)factory system? I sure cant.
I might as well add that I had it when I bought the truck and it worked fine.

Turn it on again and see if it "updates" Also you can call and get a code to reflash the radio.


And BTW. When it come time to either get your subscription. Deal with them. You can get 6 months for 45 dollars. they will take it rather than lose you.

[donn0128]

Have a couple of Pioneer Innos thst are at least 10 years old. Still working fine.

[LadyRVer]

I have had to call customer service and have them walk me through some procedures while I was in the truck. Also, they told me not to turn the knob to select a channel, but use the up/down buttons on the radio (just FYI.) Did you try turning the engine off, for the old count of 10, and then starting vehicle back up and trying the radio again?