mu buddy has an 05 carlo and it came with xm.he wants sirius anyway to swap out the chip for xm and install one for sirius.he doesnt want to go and get a plug n play unit

 

not real sure on this.
1. can he even get the chip to replace the one in the car now?
2. where is the other chip located?
3. if you cna get to it and take it out and your good with Electronics then i would say yes he could do this.

but this also comes down to the point of if it came this way it might be a diffrence in teh stereo all togeather as one has a chip hard wired in to it in stead of the other one.
So you going to have to figure out if you cna get it in your hands first and then locate it in the deck he has now. if you manage to do all the above you already ahve answerd your question.

i guess the next question is what is the diffrence between them? I have thought of activateing mine in my deck to but have no clue what is on one verses the other. price etc...

 

XM is not a chip, but a tuner box located on top of your right rear wheel well, under the carpet. I do not believe you can add Sirrius that will run thru the deck like XM. Also the factory antenna is not compatable with Sirrius either. I have both XM and Sirrius in my car, but new and witha Pioneer head unit. Factory radio is in the trunk, rear of the piggy-backed tuner units. 3 antenna's including the Onstar. I have XM active for 2 more months, then I'll switch over. I'm told it has better sound quality, plus better rock. We'll see soon.

 

Thanks for the Question 2Fast! I'm actually the friend he was asking for, just have been too lazy and forgetful to ask myself. Anyhow, after some research i've found this http://reviews.cnet.com/SIRIUS_SIR_G...&tag=uolst Which i THINK is exactly what i'm looking for. Just swap out the XM Tuner for Sirius and be on my way. There's also another one on CNET i haven't checked out yet, but will. If ANYONE has any advice(for or against this) please let me know. I don't want to mess up ANY PART of my car, but this seems like a logical move and seems easy enough too. I'm also definitely going to Call Sirius for their opinion and for info on how they can switch my old account to this possible tuner(there's probably a number that comes with it). Any advice is sincerely appreciated! Thanks in Advance

TOM

http://http://reviews.cnet.com/SIRIU...&tag=uolst

 

MICKEY, Before i got the Monte, i had Sirius in my old car for a little over 1 and a half years. I had about a MONTH free of XM when i got this car with it factory installed. There really wasn't a noticeable difference in Music to me. The thing bringing me back to Sirius is HOWARD STERN, who i love and the show is so much better without restrictions. And i'm pretty sure that the price for either is $12.95/month, so that is even too. Hope that helps..


TOM

 

thanks Tom,
i am still thinking i might look in to it but i dont have the factory unit any way so that is a non issue i knwo it is sat. radio redy just have to see withc one it is set up for . that jsut means i will actually have to read the destructions and figure it out . LOL
Thanks for the help .
I liked stern also when i drove truck makes me wonder what it is like now with out the cencorship on him

 

Let me know if that Sirius unit works. I have a 2004 SS with AM/FM/CD and Crutchfield says as long as I have a BAND button on my radio it SHOULD work. Mine has the band button and I want SIRIUS because they have the contract with the NFL. I'd be interested to know if your's hooked up OK and how difficult it was to install.

 

You guys might want to wait untill the Sirius/XM merger get figgured out. I subscribe to Sirius and they just emailed me to say that they are merging with XM. They did say that your subscription for 2007 is still good and the unit should be the same for 07, but in 08 when they actually merge all of the stations... who knows. Might want to research how this is going to pan out before spending any money.

 

man i hope they come up with something compatabel with all of the recivers out there that we have paid for due to them being compatabel with thier systems.
mine is abel to use eitehr or but makes ya wonder what they are goign to do on this .
please keep us posted as this is the first i have heard on this.

 

Here's direct from the Sirius website. Notice how they say you don't need a new radio to get SIRIUS programming, don't say anything about getting XM programming. I kept most of it out (for your viewing pleasure of course) but if you're curious go to the Sirius website, at the bottom the fine print specifically says these "forward looking" statements could end up being totally false and they won't be held legally responsible! (in the roundabout legal-ese way of course)

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SIRIUS and XM Announce Merger: Customer FAQs [/align]SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio announced recently a merger of equals. The combined company will be the premier audio entertainment provider with a stronger platform for future innovation.
The merger is the next stage in the evolution of audio entertainment. Not only will combining our services allow satellite radio to be more responsive in the rapidly evolving world of audio entertainment, but it will also provide our customers with enhanced programming and technology.
Read the press release.
The combined company expects to provide the best audio content available. Currently XM and SIRIUS broadcast a wide range of commercial-free music, exclusive and non-exclusive sports coverage, news, talk, and entertainment programming.
The combined entity expects to offer the best content from each company. In addition, we will be able to offer a wider range of programs to reflect the diversity and demands of our rapidly growing listener base.
Will there be any immediate changes to my subscription fee?
No, this announcement will not impact current subscription pricing.
Will my lifetime subscription with SIRIUS be honored by the combined company?
Yes, your lifetime subscription will be honored.
What changes should I expect in programming in the next few months at SIRIUS?
We’ll continue to innovate – as we have always done – to deliver the Very Best Radio on Radio to you.
Sirius.com is your source for our latest new and exclusive programming. The music you want. The news and talk you can relate to. And your favorite sports action.
Do I have to buy a new radio?
No, there is no need to buy a new radio. You will continue to enjoy all SIRIUS programming on your current radio. Plus in the future you will be able to receive enhanced programming.
Will the radio I have now be compatible with new services?
Your current radio will allow you to enjoy all SIRIUS programming. And in the future you will be able to receive enhanced programming.
I want a second radio for my car or home. Should I wait for a new model that will be compatible with the merged programming?
Don’t wait. Act now. It’s never been a better time to be a SIRIUS subscriber. In fact, it is a great time to get another radio for your home or car and be able to listen to SIRIUS programming:
[ul][*]Save 50% or more on our most popular radios with our special subscriber only offers. Plus save on additional subscriptions. Click here for details.[*]You can even listen to SIRIUS without a radio on SIRIUS INTERNET RADIO. Click here for details. [/ul]
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Re