04 Honda Accord XM Radio?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by boe, Sep 21, 2003.

  1. boe

    boe Guest

    Who makes the radio that comes with the new Honda Accord? Does it have
    AM/FM along with XM? (I don't know anything about XM radio). Do you have to
    call to cancel the subscription?

    Thanks
     
    boe, Sep 21, 2003
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  2. boe

    Dick Watson Guest

    AM/FM? Yes. Call to cancel? Not paying the bill would probably work too.
    More on XM at http://www.xmradio.com. Note that Clear Channel and Honda
    (among others) are big shareholders.
     
    Dick Watson, Sep 21, 2003
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  3. boe

    boe Guest

    Thanks, Who makes the radio that comes with the new Honda Accord? Is the
    AM/FM a seperate unit from the XM? (I don't know anything about XM radio).

    Thanks
     
    boe, Sep 21, 2003
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  4. boe

    Dick Watson Guest

    I don't know (Alpine and Matsushita (Panasonic) both have made equipment for
    Honda in the past) who makes it. It's integrated in the head unit and the UI
    is just another button like AM FM CD, labeled XM with the XM logo. There is
    also an antenna about the size of a computer mouse or so on the roof above
    the back window.
     
    Dick Watson, Sep 21, 2003
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  5. boe

    boe Guest

    Thanks those two would be fine. I'm just worried it is that POS Bose crap
    they put in my acura. Truly underwhelming - 8 watts of pure unpleasant
    sound pumped though tissue paper speakers.
     
    boe, Sep 21, 2003
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  6. Falling asleep through boe's post...
    Factory stereos suck, no matter who makes them.

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    Pahsons - Somnolent, Sep 22, 2003
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  7. boe

    D Ray Guest

    Why, in hell, would you want to CANCEL it? XM is the best thing to
    happen to driving a car since air conditioning.

    I'm not even sure they're being sold preactived. But if not, run,
    don't walk to your PC and activate at once (xmradio.com). You won't
    regret it.
     
    D Ray, Sep 22, 2003
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  8. Those are the finest plastic basket, paper cone speakers that China
    produces. Cost almost $1 apiece.
     
    Oliver Costich, Sep 22, 2003
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  9. Well, the sale of the car includes 3 months of XM. I doubt it's
    preactivated, though; they'd activate only with an account being
    established.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Sep 22, 2003
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  10. boe

    Chip Stein Guest

    it's activated through the dealer on PDI . it's valid for 90 days
    after the sale date, then it quits working unless you sign up.
    Chip
     
    Chip Stein, Sep 23, 2003
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  11. Could you explain this process in detail? My dealer hasn't a clue
    about this for my 2004 Accord EX
     
    Oliver Costich, Sep 24, 2003
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  12. Could you explain this process in detail? My dealer hasn't a clue
    about this for my 2004 Accord EX[/QUOTE]

    If your dealership's service department would actually read the
    documentation that Honda sends down, they would.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Sep 24, 2003
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  13. boe

    D Ray Guest

    The radios are activated by XM's satellites transmitting an activation
    code that is specific for your radio's RadioID (a number built-in to
    the radio). If you purchase a subscription, they send the activation
    code. If your subscription lapses, they send a deactivation code. It
    is about that simple.

    Recommend you visit xmradio.com. Their site pretty much explains the
    entire process. Or, if you have specific questions, fire away.
     
    D Ray, Sep 26, 2003
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