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Car Forum / Honda Cars / September 2005

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RFI - "factory" installation of XM radio

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Carl Perretta - 07 Sep 2005 19:47 GMT
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?

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mvl_groups_user@yahoo.com - 08 Sep 2005 18:27 GMT
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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