Adding XM Radio to 2007 Forester

[Bill Bradley]

My wife bought a 2007 Forester 2.5 XT Limited, which is pre-wired for Sirius
(she doesn't have the actual tuner module, which is ~$400), but, she'd
rather get XM, as it has more NHL channels, and, she's a Hockey fan.

Is it possible to just buy the external XM tuner module and plug it in to
the existing wiring, or, is her system "hard-coded" for Sirius? I looked on
the Crutchfield and CarToys sites, but, it wasn't clear.

Thanks!

 

[fish6525]

I just helped a buddy install XM into a Honda Accord. It was very easy
to hook up. We used a small dot of velcro to affix the tiny antenna to
the dashboard. That was a lot easier then following the instructions of
mounting on the trunk lid. We simply plugged the cigarette lighter type
power connector into power outlet (cigarette bype receptacle), and we
were in business. The XM radio output needs to be adjusted to an unused
FM frequency in your area. Once adjusted, tune your car FM radio to
that frequency to listen to XM. The little XM radio receiver clips onto
an A/C vent grill.

I don't know what hook up Subaru has provided for Sirrius radio, but
since only electrical power and antenna hooks up are needed, my guess
is that is what Subaru has provided.the electrical, maybe the antenna.
The electrical you can certainly use, the antenna may be different.
Your XM kit will have the auto antenna.

We also used a different kit to hooked up XM in his house, so that it
would play thru his home stereo. In the house the XM antenna needs to
be pointed to the South.

Hope this info helps. Regards, Larry

 

[David]

My wife bought a 2007 Forester 2.5 XT Limited, which is pre-wired for Sirius
(she doesn't have the actual tuner module, which is ~$400), but, she'd
rather get XM, as it has more NHL channels, and, she's a Hockey fan.

Is it possible to just buy the external XM tuner module and plug it in to
the existing wiring, or, is her system "hard-coded" for Sirius? I looked on
the Crutchfield and CarToys sites, but, it wasn't clear.

Thanks!

The Clarion Sirius Direct is what plugs into my '07 Forester Premium
radio w/6 disc MP-3 changer. You may want to try the XM equivalent.
The Sirius Sigma antenna goes inside the windshield, in the upper
right corner. I also have an AUX IN jack, where they used to put the
ash tray.

 

[Bill Bradley]

Thanks. I appreciate the response!

 

[Bill Bradley]

Thanks!

The Clarion Sirius Direct is what plugs into my '07 Forester Premium
radio w/6 disc MP-3 changer. You may want to try the XM equivalent.
The Sirius Sigma antenna goes inside the windshield, in the upper
right corner. I also have an AUX IN jack, where they used to put the
ash tray.