Sirius Satelite Radio - Dodge Caliber SRT-4 Forums

lkal · 07-02-2009, 10:56 AM

Hey all,

How can I tell if my Radio/Nav system has Sirius built into it. I had a unit I bought for my last car and I think I might have to use it on the SRT.

Let me know what you think.

thanks.

srtguy01 · 07-02-2009, 11:26 AM

my car doesnt have the nav. but it has a button that says sat. on it for satellite. also, does your car have the little stubby antenna on the roof by the spoiler? thats an indicator of sat. you have to also subscribe to it also unless it was included with your purchase. dont know if this answers any of your ???'s.

GreaseMonkey · 07-02-2009, 11:52 AM

For one it should be on your window sticker, and you should be able to access it through your radio. You'll know if you have it or not when you scan through AM/FM/CD/AUX.

lkal · 07-02-2009, 12:38 PM

Nope, no stubby antenna near the spoiler. the Dealer told me there was a satelite subscription on it but it had just ran out before I bought it. Damn him. At least i have a moble unit from my last car i will just install in the SRT. It still has a subsciption going on it.

thanks guys.

srtguy01 · 07-02-2009, 12:47 PM

if you bought new then does the window sticker say it has sat. radio? dodge gives a year subscription for free and its already active when you get the car. i'm only asking because if the window stickers says you have it then the dealer should re-instate it for you as part of the new car deal. and with the stubby antenna, i dont know if that really is for the sat. radio or the u-connect hands free phone? i have both so i'm not sure about that one. but check your window sticker.

James T's CSRT-4 · 07-02-2009, 10:35 PM

My sat radio was turned on the first 4 days I had the car, after that it got shut off... Dont know if it was because it was about a year old when I got it (363 days old to be exact), but then I recieved a letter from sirius that it should be turned on for one year, but it still is not activated. Have not bothered to look into it further since I use my iPod all the time anyway.

But Sirius will only be included if you have the kicker system or the nav, FYI.

James T's CSRT-4 · 07-03-2009, 01:38 AM

Ok, after my last post I got annoyed and took apart my center stack to make sure I installed everything correct when I put in the ipod adapter... I did, so I went to sirius.com, and entered in my radios id number to pull my account. There is an option to have it send the activation signal to the radio, so I did that and now it works. I went for a drive, and I have to say I really like the satelite radio! Crisper sound than FM or cd, and sounds great on the kicker system. I still think that the ipod has a better sound though.

dnarud13 · 07-03-2009, 07:35 PM

I've used iPods or HDD's for most of my music over the last 10 years and never really saw a need for sat. After having it on this, I must admit I really like it.

Wish I Had a Nice Car · 07-04-2009, 04:33 PM

love the satellite radio. dont think ive listened to the radio since. Plus i can sue the shorty antenne without losing reception.

calipegger · 07-04-2009, 04:54 PM

I agree, the satellite radio is great, and I have been listening to it a lot. Plus I can use the same account to listen through my PC on-line and any other Sirius-equipped radio.

srtguy01, I don't know about this in the U.S. but my Sirius subscription in Canada was a C$250 option as configured by the dealer. I have about three weeks to decide whether I want to renew it. Probably will.

07-02-2009, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
lkal Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 17	Sirius Satelite Radio Hey all, How can I tell if my Radio/Nav system has Sirius built into it. I had a unit I bought for my last car and I think I might have to use it on the SRT. Let me know what you think. thanks.

07-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
srtguy01 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: coaltownship, pa. Posts: 1,008	my car doesnt have the nav. but it has a button that says sat. on it for satellite. also, does your car have the little stubby antenna on the roof by the spoiler? thats an indicator of sat. you have to also subscribe to it also unless it was included with your purchase. dont know if this answers any of your ???'s. __________________ '09 brilliant black caliber srt4 every option except nav. Mopar Stage1(a must have mod!) PTP's inlet tube/K&N drop in NGK iridium(colder) plugs(.035in.) Mopar B.O.P. "SRT" grille emblem Stock:264 whp & 263 wtq Stage1:297.7 whp & 302.4 wtq

07-02-2009, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
GreaseMonkey Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 2,663	For one it should be on your window sticker, and you should be able to access it through your radio. You'll know if you have it or not when you scan through AM/FM/CD/AUX. __________________ '08 Caliber SRT4

07-02-2009, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
srtguy01 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: coaltownship, pa. Posts: 1,008	if you bought new then does the window sticker say it has sat. radio? dodge gives a year subscription for free and its already active when you get the car. i'm only asking because if the window stickers says you have it then the dealer should re-instate it for you as part of the new car deal. and with the stubby antenna, i dont know if that really is for the sat. radio or the u-connect hands free phone? i have both so i'm not sure about that one. but check your window sticker. __________________ '09 brilliant black caliber srt4 every option except nav. Mopar Stage1(a must have mod!) PTP's inlet tube/K&N drop in NGK iridium(colder) plugs(.035in.) Mopar B.O.P. "SRT" grille emblem Stock:264 whp & 263 wtq Stage1:297.7 whp & 302.4 wtq

07-02-2009, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
James T's CSRT-4 Awesome Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 259	My sat radio was turned on the first 4 days I had the car, after that it got shut off... Dont know if it was because it was about a year old when I got it (363 days old to be exact), but then I recieved a letter from sirius that it should be turned on for one year, but it still is not activated. Have not bothered to look into it further since I use my iPod all the time anyway. But Sirius will only be included if you have the kicker system or the nav, FYI. __________________ 2008 Dodge Caliber *SRT4* -Inferno Red -Kicker -Sunroof -Polished wheels with F1's -Caliber R/T wheels with Hankook I*Pike studded snow tires -PULSTAR plugs -MPx Ninja strut brace -Clear Bra -SRT grille badge -SRT windshield banner -Mopar door sill guards -Mopar slush mats -Mopar premium floor mats -Mopar cargo area mat -Mopar iPod interface -Charger illuminated window switches -Black out tape removed SRT Track Experience Autocross winner

07-02-2009, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
lkal Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 17	Nope, no stubby antenna near the spoiler. the Dealer told me there was a satelite subscription on it but it had just ran out before I bought it. Damn him. At least i have a moble unit from my last car i will just install in the SRT. It still has a subsciption going on it. thanks guys.

07-03-2009, 01:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
James T's CSRT-4 Awesome Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 259	Ok, after my last post I got annoyed and took apart my center stack to make sure I installed everything correct when I put in the ipod adapter... I did, so I went to sirius.com, and entered in my radios id number to pull my account. There is an option to have it send the activation signal to the radio, so I did that and now it works. I went for a drive, and I have to say I really like the satelite radio! Crisper sound than FM or cd, and sounds great on the kicker system. I still think that the ipod has a better sound though. __________________ 2008 Dodge Caliber *SRT4* -Inferno Red -Kicker -Sunroof -Polished wheels with F1's -Caliber R/T wheels with Hankook I*Pike studded snow tires -PULSTAR plugs -MPx Ninja strut brace -Clear Bra -SRT grille badge -SRT windshield banner -Mopar door sill guards -Mopar slush mats -Mopar premium floor mats -Mopar cargo area mat -Mopar iPod interface -Charger illuminated window switches -Black out tape removed SRT Track Experience Autocross winner

07-03-2009, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
dnarud13 Life's a trip. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 519	I've used iPods or HDD's for most of my music over the last 10 years and never really saw a need for sat. After having it on this, I must admit I really like it. __________________

07-04-2009, 04:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wish I Had a Nice Car Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 84	love the satellite radio. dont think ive listened to the radio since. Plus i can sue the shorty antenne without losing reception. __________________ Mods: SBC Stage 3 MS1 MPx Strut Tower Bar AGP SRI Custom DP AGP FMIC AGP WGA 324hp/310tq@17PSI(yay high reading dyno!)

07-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
calipegger Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, MB (CANADA) Posts: 39	I agree, the satellite radio is great, and I have been listening to it a lot. Plus I can use the same account to listen through my PC on-line and any other Sirius-equipped radio. srtguy01, I don't know about this in the U.S. but my Sirius subscription in Canada was a C$250 option as configured by the dealer. I have about three weeks to decide whether I want to renew it. Probably will. __________________ Bill Winnipeg MB CANADA 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Black

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