Can the XM radio Nissan offers be installed by the dealership or does it have to be ordered from the factory?

(I know this has probably been asked, but I can't search for the word XM. Don't yell at the newbie!)

 

'04 Coupes with Bose can be done at the dealership...

See more info here...

http://www.courtesyparts.com/satellite_radio/index.html


Steve

 

Does the Satellite Radio antenna have to be installed on the roof? I thought there was an area just under the front dash where the GPS & Satellite Radio antenna's could be placed.

 

For the best reception and by Nissan's guidelines - yes.

The antenna can be placed almost anywhere, but you most certainly will sacrifice some reception quality. We have seen some creative installs and antenna placements, but all have been done outside our dealership.


Steve

 

Thanks for the info, but there is no way I could put up with the way that antenna is installed.

 

I had my antenna installed in the dash. I get great reception! Had my local stereo shop do the work.

 

Did you use the Nissan aftermarket parts?

 

I got XM radio as part of my deal when I bought the car. It was not installed when I took delivery. I have yet to get it installed because of the look of the antennae and the size of the unit.

 

OMG that antenna location in that pic is horrible

 

I've seen pics of the antenna on the strut over in the audio/video forum. Those who have put it there say it works well, but I don't know if Nissan will put it there.

Mitch

 

yea my antenna is on the strut bar and it works very well.

but as steve said, it is nissan's guidelines to install it on the roof of the vehicle

 

Yup, have mine stuck on the corner of my dash using 3M VelcroTape and no problems with reception.

 

Don't let Nissan do that to your vehicle for gods sake! Get it done at an A/V shop if you can. If you can't, have them wire it and install the antenna where YOU want it to be. (assuming you don't want it sticking off of your roof).

 

the antennae doesnt have to be on the outside of the car for good reception. ive got mine in the rear deck of my car under the window and i get great reception. only time i loose it is goin under big bridges or under gas stations roof things. btw...since we're on the subject. how does the XM w/ the 350 work? do you have to have the Delphi tuner mounted, or is the stock stereo on the 350 compatable w/ XM? does anyone have any pics of their XM tuner in the 350? i just hate having some gawdy piece mounted up on my dash, so i went ahead and bought a compatable head unit to go w/ my XM.

 

The 2004 Z Touring and Track have a Bose radio that is XM compatible. You get a little module that goes in the stereo and an antenna and you're in business. You access it on the radio button on the stereo. I've also seen the Delphi unit installed inside the NAV bin on some cars.

 

by little module do you mean the XM tuner?

 

Here's a pic of it...Logically the module is the XM tuner.

 

Speaking of XM they've gone commercial free on the music stations....

Dear XM Subscriber:

First, from all of us at XM, thank you for being a valued member of the XM family.

From every vantage point XM had a spectacular 2003. Ending the year with over 1.36 million subscribers, XM Satellite Radio is one of the fastest growing entertainment media ever. Building on this tremendous momentum, we’re delighted to announce several programming content enhancements in 2004 we know you’re going to love.

First, XM will offer 100% COMMERCIAL-FREE MUSIC beginning February 1st. With 68 commercial-free music channels, XM will deliver the most commercial-free music in satellite radio. From Rock to Jazz, Classical to Hip-Hop, Country to R&B, you’ll now enjoy more of the music you love, without commercial interruption.

Complementing the move to 100% commercial-free music will be the debut of exciting new channels, including:
* Highway 16 – Today’s top Country Hits - Ch. 16
* The Blend – Adult Contemporary Hits - Ch. 25
* Fungus – Punk Rock - Ch. 53
* Lucy – Classic Alternative Hits - Ch. 54
* MSNBC – Global and national news - Ch. 130

We are also pleased to announce the launch of XM INSTANT TRAFFIC & WEATHER. Powered by Traffic Pulse and The Weather Channel, XM Instant Traffic & Weather will offer listeners in-depth, up-to-date information about road and weather conditions in 21 major metropolitan markets nationwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing greater detail and more frequent updates than available elsewhere on the radio. The first 15 metropolitan markets are available beginning March 1st. You can visit http://traffic.xmradio.com to hear report samples and learn more about this wonderful new XM service.

There’s more good news. 100% Commercial-free music, exciting new programming content, Instant Traffic & Weather – all will be included as part of your basic subscription. There are no new charges or fees.

To accommodate these many exciting enhancements, some channels will change number, category, and/or format, or will be eliminated.
* MTV (ch. 25) and VH1 (ch. 26) will move from Hits to Variety (ch. 155 and 156, respectively).
* Spirit (ch. 63) will move from Urban to Christian (ch. 33)
* Fine Tuning (ch. 104) will move from World to Rock (ch. 49)
* XM Live (ch. 168) will move from Variety to Hits (ch. 26)
* We will no longer carry Special X (ch. 30), Aguila (ch. 90), Vibra (ch. 92), and Tejano (ch. 93).

A new channel lineup card will be mailed to you later this month. For more information about all the changes and to view a new channel lineup immediately, please visit http://lineup.xmradio.com.

Thank you again for your valued patronage and for making XM #1 in Satellite Radio.

Best Regards,
The XM Team

 

Are there any install pics as to how it looks with the Bose?

 

Nothing changes in the interior.

Apparently if you let Nissan do the install the antenna looks like this: