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I just purchased the parts necessary to install Sirius radio in my recently acquired 2007 997. I have no CD changer and no navigation. I believe I can handle the installation with the three page download that I have from Renntech. The instructions make no mention of the necessity to go to the dealer and have the car re-programmed to recognize the new unit. Other posts say this is necessary. Can you shed some light please? Thanks!
I just purchased the parts necessary to install Sirius radio in my recently acquired 2007 997. I have no CD changer and no navigation. I believe I can handle the installation with the three page download that I have from Renntech. The instructions make no mention of the necessity to go to the dealer and have the car re-programmed to recognize the new unit. Other posts say this is necessary. Can you shed some light please? Thanks!
I installed the Cayenne OEM XM receiver in my 2008 C2S Cab based on similar instructions and did not have to do anything other than transfer my XM service from another car I was selling. I only noted one major issue: I originally mounted my Sirius/XM antenna under the cowling per the instructions, but got highly intermittent and pretty terrible reception. I ascribe this to living in the Pacific Northwest and *always* having trees and/or mountains blocking my signal. I got another magnetic antenna with a long cable and tried it in different locations all over the car. I empirically discovered the best, most consistent reception (rivaling my wife's factory Sirius XM reception) came from mounting the magnetic antenna to the top of the windshield frame and running the cable under the weather stripping. In a partially successful attempt to make it look more "factory," I painted it Midnight Blue Metallic with a Clearcoat. I have since operated the cab top hundreds of times with no apparent wear or failure of the wire. Again, no trip to my dealer was necessary, but I already had the CD player in the trunk, which I still use.
Early 997’s did not have Sirius XM radio. The 2008’s and up did have it available. These are all of the parts necessary to add Sirius XM radio to a 997 Porsche. My car was a 2007 997 Carrera Coupe. I sold my car. I bought all of these parts new except the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Sirius XM module. I bought the lowest mileage module that I could find. I researched every forum and website I could find and these are all the parts necessary. The wiring harness was the most difficult there were none in the United States I ordered it through Pelican Parts from Germany. All the step by step instruction are included with photos. I emailed a couple of guys from the forums and they told me it was "plug and play". They followed the instructions and pulled the car outside, pushed the AM/FM button and XM showed up on the screen. They called Sirius with the code displayed on the screen and they now had Sirius XM. Here is one of the links:
This kit is for a car with BOSE but no NAV or CD changer.
This kit includes: 1) SIRIUS/XM TUNER: 7L5910563 / 7L5 910 563 2) MOST/ELECTRICAL HARNESS: 955.044.900.80 3) SAT RADIO ANTENNA 4) SAT RADIO ANTENNA SPLITTER
Just completed this... thanks to MrClifton... It was VERY easy once I figured out a few details. I mounted my XM receiver against the front part of the "frunk" and routed the XM antenna through a rubber grommet onto the front bumper. The hardest part is taking off the bumper...the rest is VERY easy. Once you know how to take off the bumper, that is easy too. Here are a few picts... XM Receiver from 2008 Cayenne... I used the 3M velcro to attach it, plus velvet tape to ensure it doesnt scratch or rub. Note the black wire on the left..that is the antenna lead to the bumper. This is a top view of my dirty front bumper. I thoroughly cleaned it after taking this picture and used double sided 3M body tape to attach the XM/Sirius antenna to the bumper. The plastic bumer does NOT impede the signal.
Driving in Style: Elevating the Ride with Satellite Radio in My 997 C4S Cabriolet!
That's fantastic! Having satellite radio in your 997 C4S Cab must be a great addition to your driving experience. The 997 C4S Cab is already an impressive car, and having satellite radio allows you to enjoy a wide variety of music, talk shows, and other content while on the road. Whether you're cruising through the city or embarking on a road trip, the enhanced entertainment options from satellite radio can make your journeys even more enjoyable. If you have any specific questions or if there's anything else you'd like to share about your experience with the satellite radio in your Porsche, feel free to let me know!
06-16-2017, 03:15 PM
