Sirius Satellite Radio question?

Question

I've read my owner's manual and looked online but cannot find the answer.

I drive a Toyota Yaris that basically only has two places to put the suction cup mount (that I can think of) on a window, or on the plastic over the cd/radio display. I originally had it over the cd/radio display, but the suction cup made it pop off. I'm not sure if the location of the faceplate has anything to do with this, but now all the diplay says is "aquiring signal". It has done this for a week and at first I thought cloud cover was affecting the signal, but there have been several clear days. I have a 45 minute drive to and from work on open road (no overhead trees and only a few bridges). What else could be causing this??? And do any Yaris owners have an idea of where else to put it in my car?

Answer 1

Cloud cover and precipitation should never affect the Sirius satellite signal. It sounds like something is wrong with your radio. Perhaps after it fell the impact caused something to happen internally. If a lot of stress was put on the antenna connector, it could cause a cold solder joint or the microcoax could have developed a break internally. I don't know how long ago you got it but I'd try and take it back to the store and exchange it for another one. If it's beyond 90 days but less than a year, you'll have to send it out to get repaired.

As for mounting, you might want to try a custom made bracket that fits your vehicle. These look nice:
http://www.autoanything.com/driving-accessories/61A3187A0A0.aspx

There's also cheaper ones out there that are basically a piece of metal that sticks out from the dash that allows you to attach your satellite radio to it. Another option, albeit pricey, would be to get a Sirius ready head unit to replace your factory stereo with. Then you'd get the Sirius receiver for that which hides behind the dash. The controls would be built into the head unit so no fancy mounting required.

Answer 2

Sirius satellite tv for pc by some distance! it has Howard stern,Ememin,Martha steward, NFL football and its starting to be 3 circumstances as quick as XM.. do no longer purchase Xm radio you'd be sorry. Sirius is plenty more effective.