Removing Sirius

mroach · 01-14-2009, 05:06 PM

I find Sirius to be pretty bad and I really never use it. I'm going to cancel service now that my 3 month trial is about up. I'd like to yank the module out and/or have the software modified so that it doesn't show up in the head unit anymore. I use the button on the steering wheel to cycle through inputs and I'd like to have one less input to scroll past.

If I yank the unit out, will that do it or am I going to have to go to the dealership and have the head unit software updated?

fdiprete · 01-15-2009, 07:48 AM

Short answer is 'yes'.

1) remove module from trunk
2) re configure MOST jumpers to re-close the fiber loop
3) re program to remove sat radio module

mroach · 01-16-2009, 03:33 PM

God damnit. I called BMW and they said it would be hours of labour to reflash the head unit even if I remove the module myself. F that. Why can't the head unit be smarter and just hide the icon if the module disappears...

JTBurn · 01-17-2009, 01:30 PM

Because then BMW couldn't steal a butt-load of money from you.

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mroach hej på dig 16 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Removing Sirius I find Sirius to be pretty bad and I really never use it. I'm going to cancel service now that my 3 month trial is about up. I'd like to yank the module out and/or have the software modified so that it doesn't show up in the head unit anymore. I use the button on the steering wheel to cycle through inputs and I'd like to have one less input to scroll past. If I yank the unit out, will that do it or am I going to have to go to the dealership and have the head unit software updated? __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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fdiprete First Lieutenant 23 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2014 512i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NH iTrader: (2)	Short answer is 'yes'. 1) remove module from trunk 2) re configure MOST jumpers to re-close the fiber loop 3) re program to remove sat radio module
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mroach hej på dig 16 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	God damnit. I called BMW and they said it would be hours of labour to reflash the head unit even if I remove the module myself. F that. Why can't the head unit be smarter and just hide the icon if the module disappears... __________________ 2006 E90 330i / Arctic Metallic / 6MT / Premium / Comfort Acces / Cold Weather / Logic7 / Aluminium Trim / Bluetooth / Black Lines / Euro fog
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01-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#4
JTBurn Private First Class 3 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Because then BMW couldn't steal a butt-load of money from you.
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