Ive been looking everywhere on here and i keep seeing everyone talk about the 08 Touring Coupe being pre wired and you just add on sirius. Well my new coupe has xm installed is it possible to convert to sirius, and what will i need.

 

^^ I would “sit tight” for now and not purchase (if it costs you $$’s) anything other than what you already have. I’m pretty sure that the Sirius stockholders recently voted for a Sirius/XM merger. Now it’s up to the FTC and FCC to allow this. If it happens, your satellite-hardware will receive the new/blended satellite-product.

For now (and if you want to go Sirius), your dealership is able to do the swap. I would think they would do this at no charge if you just bought a new car.

Please post more information if your dealer refuses to install a Sirius receiver. I’m a Sirius stockholder and am very interested in Nissan’s support of the two different satellite providers.

--Spike

 

I was told from the dealership that it could not be changed. I have sirius now (the sportster) and just would rather have it integrated.

 

^^ Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Sirius Sportster is a FM modulator. If that is the case, the sound will be poor compared to a Sirius or XM receiver integrated to your H/U.

If you want Sirius (and I like Sirius over XM), you need an integrated Sirius receiver. Your dealer should be able to provide this. It's interesting that they (the dealer) says "no go." I'm going to pursue this.

--Spike

 

Im sorry spike im not making myself clear, i have had sirius for 2.5 years and just purchased the 08 Touring and it came with xm. Now i have my sportster installed in the 08 Touring but would much rather change the "brain" so that i receive sirius on the stock head unit instead of xm.

 

Did the dealer tell you they cannot change the XM "brain" to a Sirius "brain?" The "brain" is an independent receiver/box. Your dealer should be able to provide a Sirius receiver/box that connects to your Z's OEM H/U.

--Spike

 

ok ill check tomorrow, it was my salesman that said no.

 

My 07 came prewired.
I bought the turner & antenna on line & had it installed @ my local stereo shop.
Just matter of plug & play. Guessing u buy the Sirius turner should just plug it in?

 

ah, does anyone know where this mysterious plug n play harness is located in the 07's??????