RFI - "factory" installation of XM radio
Can anyone tell me if I can get a third-party installation of XM into my new
Odyssey? I am talking about one that uses the current radio space, not one of those tuner add-ons. The dealer can do it of course, but at a price of $750. Can a competent car stereo shop handle this? -- ====================== Carl Perretta Wallingford, PA USA cjperretta[at]comcast[dot]net |
Re: RFI - "factory" installation of XM radio
Any competent car radio installer can replace your existing radio with
an XM-capable one in the same slot. (unless it is integrated with the AC, like the Accord Nav system is) I think Honda radios are Alpines, so depending on your model they may be able to add an Alpine satellite tuner to the factory radio. They will need to add a tuner box and antenna. You won't see the tuner as it usually is tucked under a seat (the XM channels will be changed from the radio in your dash). The antenna will need to be in a place where it can see the sky, so it will be a visible add-on. The XM-tuner/antenna will probably run about $100-$150, and the replacement dashboard radio (depending on your features) can run from $100 into the thousands. A $150 radio will be similar in features to the factory one. Labor is maybe $100 as well so overall the third-party price could be as low as $300. A competent installer should be able to take a look at your car and outline your options. I had no problem with this add on in my 02 RSX, and 98 Civic. -MVL |
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