[jzamjohn]

I have a 2005 with package 6 (BC). I was wondering if there is special internal circuitry that enables the JBL radio to use XM radio or if it is just a special plug on the radio or harness? If it is a plug does anyone know if there is an adapter available or a kit for an adapter available so Sirius could be used?

 

[mrv]

XM:

http://www.coastaletech.com/xm_radio_in_prius.htm
price on 13 Sept. 2005: $299 with instructions, $349 with installation

http://www.factoryinteractive.com/PriusXM/
(formerly http://www.priusxm.com/ )
price on 13 Sept. 2005: $295 with instructions, $395 with installation, $39 for instruction DVD only (no tuner)

one known Prius-friendly Toyota dealer has posted the installation instructions for the Toyota XM kit, and is offering it for sale here:
http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails. ... rtIndex=10
price on 13 Sept. 2005: $240 with free activation and 90 days of free XM service

your favorite Toyota parts department: ask for the Solara XM radio kit, part number PT546-06040


Sirius:

According to the thread at:
http://www.priusonline.com/viewtopic.php?t=4964

The Toyota Sirius kit for the Solara also works with the Prius. Part numbers: PTS31-00051 (cable), and PTS31-00050 (Receiver)

http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails. ... ductID=153
price on 13 Sept. 2005: $165 for receiver + $80 for fit kit ($245 total)

http://www.factoryinteractive.com/SiriusPrius/
(formerly http://www.siriusprius.com/ or http://www.priussirius.com/ )
price on 13 Sept. 2005: $395 with instructions, $495 with installation, $39 for instruction DVD only

 

[redwein]

I have a 2005 with package 6 (BC). I was wondering if there is special internal circuitry that enables the JBL radio to use XM radio or if it is just a special plug on the radio or harness? If it is a plug does anyone know if there is an adapter available or a kit for an adapter available so Sirius could be used?

I have personally installed the kit from http://www.factoryinteractive.com. The instructions were great. They even sent a DVD showing the kit being installed that you can refer to. The unit essentially plugs into the back of the factory radio. Then, you can toggle through the SAT presets with either the mode button on the steering wheel or the AM button on the radio.

I bought the Sirius kit because I was doing a cross country trip and back. I am very happy with it. Let me know if you have any questions about it.