Satellite Install in 08 Versa SL

[Nugun80]

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the group, a matter of fact, I just picked up an 08 Versa SL this past Tuesday. Does anyone know if it's possible to install a Sirius satellite unit into this car? If so, what do I need to get?

I am a Sirius subscriber so I didn't want to get XM.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[bulld0g]

I got a Starmate and hooked it up to the AUX port sounds great......I have the Antenna on the dash and have no problems with reception

[Nugun80]

You don't find that the reception often cuts out. I had the antenna in my 4 Runner on the dash and had to move it to the roof for that reason.

I was considering buying a portable unit but I was hoping for a unit that would use the factory XM harness, if one exists. I know they have the units for other car manufacturers but have yet to see one for Nissan.

[bulld0g]

You don't find that the reception often cuts out. I had the antenna in my 4 Runner on the dash and had to move it to the roof for that reason.

I was considering buying a portable unit but I was hoping for a unit that would use the factory XM harness, if one exists. I know they have the units for other car manufacturers but have yet to see one for Nissan.

with the large windshield and angle of it no issues at all.....just in tunnels or large overpasses......I tried to find an adaptor for the factory antenna becasue I have XM also, but haven't came up with one yet

[Ever Victorious]

with the large windshield and angle of it no issues at all.....just in tunnels or large overpasses......I tried to find an adaptor for the factory antenna becasue I have XM also, but haven't came up with one yet

Unless you have the convenience package, the wiring from the stereo HU to the rear of the car doesn't even exist.

If you DO have the wiring, then buying the OEM XM antenna will get you the antenna... but that doesn't solve the problem of getting it hooked up to a "portable" unit.

In fact, I've found satellite ANTENNAE to be somewhat proprietary. The only thing left of my stereo when it was stolen was the XM antenna. When my wife gave me my Helix, I tried to plug the existing antenna in. It PHYSICALLY worked, but the Helix would not acknowledge that as an antenna. I ended up having to buy the car kit. And like Bulldog, I have my antenna mounted on the front of my dash. The wiring is routed through the top center console panel and comes out the back, so it's mostly hidden.

Oh, for what it's worth, when I called Metra 7 months ago, they said they were working on an adapter that would allow a non-portable (i.e. permanent car audio) XM receiver to plug into the stock stereo and be controlled by its controls.

[bulld0g]

all my wires are hidden as well...the center dash is fairly easy to take apart to hide the wires

[Nugun80]

Unless you have the convenience package, the wiring from the stereo HU to the rear of the car doesn't even exist.

If you DO have the wiring, then buying the OEM XM antenna will get you the antenna... but that doesn't solve the problem of getting it hooked up to a "portable" unit.

I actually did get the convenience package but still can't find an aftermarket receiver that would work with the factory harness. There are usually adapter you can use but apparently not for Nissan. I guess I'll just go with a stand alone unit.

[bulld0g]

Nissan does sell the Sirius unit that connects to the factory radio..... not sure if you have to change the antenna or not though.....here's a linkhttp://www.courtesyparts.com/M...SRBK2
Modified by bulld0g at 9:21 AM 3/31/2008

[Lanthom]

bulld0g, how do you have it plugged into the AUX port without seeing any cables? I've thought about using the aux port myself but hate to have that cable running loose and I can't find a good way to route it and it be hidden.

[KimberKenobi]

bulld0g, how do you have it plugged into the AUX port without seeing any cables? I've thought about using the aux port myself but hate to have that cable running loose and I can't find a good way to route it and it be hidden.

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[bulld0g]

bulld0g, how do you have it plugged into the AUX port without seeing any cables? I've thought about using the aux port myself but hate to have that cable running loose and I can't find a good way to route it and it be hidden.

let me restate that I still used the AUX cable , that pic doesn't show it......I have a 90 degree one and have it tuck right under the radio into the plastic dash piece right under the radio....I will see if I can get a pic of it

[Lanthom]

That would be wonderful! Although I feel like a complete idiot now because I was working on it earlier to give myself a little more slack and have lost a screwdriver bit. I was prying open the dash and then realized that it was missing. Not sure exactly what happened to it and can't find it in the cab of my car so I think it may have fallen into my dash itself. Anyone have any clue where it might have fallen to? I am almost certain it didn't fall into the air vents. I did some driving around the block a few times but didn't hear it.
Modified by Lanthom at 8:27 PM 4/1/2008

[Urq]

That would be wonderful! Although I feel like a complete idiot now because I was working on it earlier to give myself a little more slack and have lost a screwdriver bit. I was prying open the dash and then realized that it was missing. Not sure exactly what happened to it and can't find it in the cab of my car so I think it may have fallen into my dash itself. Anyone have any clue where it might have fallen to? I am almost certain it didn't fall into the air vents. I did some driving around the block a few times but didn't hear it.

Modified by Lanthom at 8:27 PM 4/1/2008

Your part is in the Versa Triangle and you will never find it.But your passenger might show it to you some day and ask you what this part is.