[needabmer]

or can i go aftermarket?

thanks!!

[froman]

Yes, but due to Canadian Content laws, you can only listen to Rush, Triumph, and Alanis Morissette ! :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

[KennyVendetta]

They do have an all Celine Dion channel though...

"My heart will go on"

[GregL]

The satellite pre-wire is available but extremely rare unless you ordered a custom optioned car from factory, I've been told our 2006 models don't come standard with it nor do dealers spec it for "generic" built cars. I ordered my car on Saturday and at the time the dealer was already out of 2006 allocation spots so they found one for me identical to what I wanted but without satellite pre-wire. Thats ok...I much prefer XM over Sirius anyway.

[StewtheBassman]

I ordered Sirius pre-wire last July and the car came without it anyway.

So I went to the States and am using the XM radio with my Mom's US address.

That's what I recommend, Canadian content isn't as good as the US, if you like sports talk and news.


Run a search and you'll see what others have done with aftermarket installations here....they run mild to wild!

[needabmer]

Ok...so just to be clear - I live in Canada. but already subscribe to the US Sirious (through a US address) I am CAN-CONNED to death anyway - - I just want to know if I can get it as an option and NOT throught the bloody FM transmitter with wires habging everywhere (er - like I have now...)

[StewtheBassman]

Then see post #4. I really think it is touch and go in Canada.

Happy that you already have US Sirius then!

What I enjoy about the E90 is that there is an Aux Jack in the cubby under the armrest and a lighter plug. So that way I plug my Sky Fi Aux Out and it's adapter for power into that. Yah, it's messy, but I guess I had to make do.

I agree, the FM transmitter thing is a drag.

[TBMW]

The must have option 693 Satellite Pre-Wire. Contact your selling dealer and give them your VIN number; they can check the build code on the car. If the car has the pre-wire option, you're good to go. The module is not officially available through BMW Canada yet but a US unit will work. You can activate the unit through SIRIUS Canada so a US address is not required. The only Canadian channel missing is the Weather Network (channel 185). If you activate on a US address you'll recieve all 129 US channels (compared to 110 in Canada).

I have the US module in my car activated using a Canadian address and everything works like a charm.

If your car does not have the pre-wire option, there is a really good thread in this forum on how to install the unit.

If you have any questions, let me know.

[needabmer]

Thanks...that helps. What I am really lookin for is the hardwired in option to select SAT (like AM/FM, AUX, CD, SAT) NOT the SIRIUS unit I bought at best buy. I know in the 07 models they will have it in, but not sure on the 06 - or maybe youve just told me and Im just not getting it???

[needabmer]

Originally Posted by TBMW

The must have option 693 Satellite Pre-Wire. Contact your selling dealer and give them your VIN number; they can check the build code on the car. If the car has the pre-wire option, you're good to go. The module is not officially available through BMW Canada yet but a US unit will work. You can activate the unit through SIRIUS Canada so a US address is not required. The only Canadian channel missing is the Weather Network (channel 185). If you activate on a US address you'll recieve all 129 US channels (compared to 110 in Canada).

I have the US module in my car activated using a Canadian address and everything works like a charm.

If your car does not have the pre-wire option, there is a really good thread in this forum on how to install the unit.

If you have any questions, let me know.

Also - could u posta pic of how your unit/the option looks in your car????

Thanks!!!!!!!!

[StewtheBassman]

needabmer, the Sirius pre-wire is just that. That actual unit is about $600, and is installed in your trunk area, and plugged into your pre-wire. Then it operates as you have imagined it, seamlessly as your other radio functions do.

In the 06 model is VERY MUCH an option, and as I wrote, it doesn't even always come even if you order it (in Canada)!!

I believe in the DIY section there is a how-to of installing the OEM Sat radio, you can see it there.

[StewtheBassman]

Here you go.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1915

[metinson]

Originally Posted by TBMW

The must have option 693 Satellite Pre-Wire. Contact your selling dealer and give them your VIN number; they can check the build code on the car. If the car has the pre-wire option, you're good to go. The module is not officially available through BMW Canada yet but a US unit will work. You can activate the unit through SIRIUS Canada so a US address is not required. The only Canadian channel missing is the Weather Network (channel 185). If you activate on a US address you'll recieve all 129 US channels (compared to 110 in Canada).

I have the US module in my car activated using a Canadian address and everything works like a charm.

If your car does not have the pre-wire option, there is a really good thread in this forum on how to install the unit.

If you have any questions, let me know.

I do have a question - I do not have SAT Prep - how can I install without it ?

[GregL]

Originally Posted by metinson

I do have a question - I do not have SAT Prep - how can I install without it ?

There is a DIY available here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10536

Bottom line is that you route it through the CD Changer connection, so if you already have that then you're out of luck.