XM tuner for 2005 Solara

[MiamiSolara]

Just bought a 2005 convertible with the NAV system. The stereo is XM ready. I'm told that the only XM tuner I can install it the Toyota brand sold at the dealer. The dealer wants $479 for the darn thing. THATS TOO MUCH. The part number from Toyota is pt54606050 for the XM tuner. Does anyone know who makes it or where I can get it for ALOT LESS than the dealers $479? Thanks.

[entheos]

goto carson toyota in the city of carson calif. or call them. I just got mine today and only paid like $275 with taxes and shiping. ask for gordan.


anyone install this before? I could use some directions if anyone knows where there are some please let me know. Also can the antana be painted to match the color of the car?

[technole]

goto carson toyota in the city of carson calif. or call them. I just got mine today and only paid like $275 with taxes and shiping. ask for gordan.


anyone install this before? I could use some directions if anyone knows where there are some please let me know. Also can the antana be painted to match the color of the car?

The instructions to install the kit are at toyotaparts4u.com.

You can paint the plastic, as long as the paint isn't lead based as that will interfere with the signal.

Are you going to install it on the roof? The instructions say the side of the decklid, however I think thats a piss poor location if you ask me, and its not attractive.

[entheos]

Not sure where to put it. I have a convertabl. Thanks for the site just what i needed. Only thing is I am having a hell of a time taking the panels off.

[slingshot]

You can paint the plastic, as long as the paint isn't lead based as that will interfere with the signal.

Are you going to install it on the roof? The instructions say the side of the decklid, however I think thats a piss poor location if you ask me, and its not attractive.

I don't think our paint is lead based. I would think the antenna would look less obvious on the decklid than on the roof unless it was at the back of the roof centered like Audi has theirs. Where could you mount it on the roof without drilling a hole?

[slingshot]

Also, what color is the plastic antenna cover anyways?

[technole]

You can paint the plastic, as long as the paint isn't lead based as that will interfere with the signal.

Are you going to install it on the roof? The instructions say the side of the decklid, however I think thats a piss poor location if you ask me, and its not attractive.

I don't think our paint is lead based. I would think the antenna would look less obvious on the decklid than on the roof unless it was at the back of the roof centered like Audi has theirs. Where could you mount it on the roof without drilling a hole?

You don't drill a hole, you run the wire through the window side mold, and run it down to the trunk by way of the rear brake light

[MiamiSolara]

It is true. You can paint the antenna the color of the car and you can mount it on the trunk lid.....if that's want you want to do. On the other hand I went to Sound Advice, don't know if they have one in your area but I'm sure Best Buy or Circuit City, and bought a real small XM antenna and my intentions are to mount it on the dashboard in the lower passenger corner. This allows me to have to run less cable, don't have to worry about painting it and it's not really obvious unless you're looking for it. Let me know how it goes........MiamiSolara

[crimson blades]

If you don't like the size of the factory antenna, you can use a smaller aftermarket one, you just need to get an adapter for the plug. The factory uses a 2 wire antenna and most aftermarket ones are one wire.