Some models come with Sirius, and others come with Sirius Ready. What do i need to add sirius to a sirius ready model?

Thanks

 

From what I understand you either have Sirius, or you don't. If your radio has a sat button you've got it, if not you can't just add it. It's not like on the older models where a Mopar kit would work on any model.

 

I just talked with my dealer's parts department, and for the stock radio that comes with the JK, it's a $150 add-on part (antenna plus decoder box, I think).

Take a look at the bottom right corner of your stock radio-- if you see the letters "RES" or "REQ" I think you're all set, just need the $150 kit (I'm having the dealer install mine, probably at the same time as the subwoofer, I'll let you know what they charged).

 

Grab the part numbers too if you could. that would make it easier for me sice the local dealership always had a hard time getting me what i want. This goes back to the untrained dealership employee's thread..... Thanks.

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I just found it on MOPAR accessory site:

Add Part # Name Description Price

82210466 Audio, Sirius Satellite Radio System Installation Kits Satellite Reciever Install kit - includes I-sheet, wiring harnesses and antenna $150.00

 

I just got that part in from my dealer and there is NO decoder box, it's just an antenna and cable. I think a regular $35.00 sirius antenna would plug in and work, ill let you know. :-)

 

Antenna connection types have changed a couple times over the last 6 years, so knowing what the connector is would help.

My Sirius add-on is ready for me to pick up-- when I get it tomorrow I'll take some pictures of the connector & such for the group, since I'll have it in hand for a few days before I get it installed.

 

interesting because all i need is the antenna cable. i cant believe they are charging $150 just for that if that is what they call a Sirius Mopar kit!!!! I have my RES radio i bought on eBay that is Sirius ready and it does have some sort of funky connector. I tried plugging in Sirius antenna from my aftermarket kit and there is no way that will work. I am heading to my dealer on Saturday AM for the TSB flash, so i will see what they say for parts.

Please shoot some photos of that Mopar kit so i can see what is included...thanks

 

OK, here my photos, of the rear of my RES radio.

as you can see, there are tabs on the orange connector which makes it difficult to just plug a Sirius antenna into and go. The white connector is for the regular am/fm antenna. I was able to also get a Dodge Sirius antenna cable wire off eBay, it's just not for Jeeps so the connectors are different. I am going to break out my Dremel and make my own grooves. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

I'm also curious as to the $150 kit from mopar. I called jeepsareus.com and they told me all you have to do is find a place to mount the box, run the antana (sp?), plug it in to the back of the receiver and your good to go. The stereo will control the sirius channels and everything just like if you were to get the included package with the JK.

I'm curious if this is all true. There is a Rubicon that I want to buy, but it doesn't have Sirius, just the 1 disk player. So I want Sirius, but don't want it external and FM modulated, cause it kind of defeats the purpose of a digital signal!

If I can go the mopar kit route, I will, but only after some verification from others who are taking the role of guinea pig!

Thanks everyone for any input on this! Pictures on mounting whether internal (hidden) or external would be greatly appreciated!

 

whats interesting is that from the product description of the Mopar Kit, it does not have a box. just the I-sheet, wiring harness and antenna. I have not heard from anyone who has been able to successfully use this kit in a JK that has a head unit which does not have a SAT button.

....But, DO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU FROM BUYING A RUBICON. I had the same issue and am much happier having to figure out my Sirius issue, instead of trying to figure out where to get my Rubicon.