CDX8

Has anybody tried getting XM radio for their tc... im thinking of getting one for mine and my girls tc. I noticed a logo that says satalite radio ready in the corner.. does that mean taht you can install it yourself ( plug & play) I did a search here and coulnt find a topic about it.

anybody else planning on getting XM for their tC

Tampa-tC

I plan on adding XM to mine. I added the 6 Cd Player at the dealer, so i dont know what else is needed to start service.

Mazrim

A head unit that is 'Satelite ready' or 'XM ready' or 'Sirius ready' (sp? on the last one) only means that the head unit has the ability to control the tuner. Meaning you dont have to push buttons on anything but the head unit.

Most tuners are designed as stand-alone devices that you must control individually.

I do not know how easy it is to install XM. I was just trying to clarify the whole 'Satelite ready' bit.

Good luck.

Tampa-tC

Yeah I know the details, I have XM in my mom's suburban. Basically all you need after the XM ready-head unit is an antenna (sometimes its already on the car) and the $10 subscription a month.

tckurt

if thats true then why is it 400 something for the antenna from toyota and where should I buy it from?

zoltiz

This has been discussed a million and one time. Work on your search skills.

Our head units can control XM tuner. The problem is that the only tuner directly compatible with our HU is the one sold by dealers ($400+).

The kit includes the tuner, IP bus cable that would work with our HU and the antenna. Installation takes couple of hours if you know what you are doing.