Satellite Radio question

[Tanya_Hyde]

I just purchased a used 2009 Camry with navigation. How can I tell if satellite radio has already been installed? The dealer did not know.

[italy7]

i dont have the nav yet i have the upgraded jbl system and if i cycle through by pressing MODE it will show AM/FM1/FM2/SAT1 SAT2 etc. then it says deactivated because subscription expired from first owner...maybe you can try something similar to that.

[Glenn8963]

Originally Posted by Tanya_Hyde

I just purchased a used 2009 Camry with navigation. How can I tell if satellite radio has already been installed? The dealer did not know.

ok...i have read your question...so here it goes..i have a 2010 camry, and on my roof, near the back window, i have a (almost square) satellite antenna. measures about 2" square....that is your first clue...on 2009 and early camry's, there is NO satellite antenna from the factory, they started this in 2010.

now, the satellite receiver (i have been told), would be mounted under the drivers seat..(i do not have a satellite radio, as i wish NOT to pay the monthly service). i think the receiver costs "about" $500 from the dealership..???? but it can be bought elsewhere cheaper.

your radio itself, may have silk screened words like, "satellite" on the face of it somewhere, for the buttons/knobs you need to use, that is if back in 2009 they installed that radio, like they did in my 2010....i think mine is the JBL..???? (factory radio)

hope this helps, if not, "arabianobsseion" (sp??) a mod here, she works in a toyota dealership, she may be better able to answer your questions, PM her or seek her out here on the boards.

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by Glenn8963

ok...i have read your question...so here it goes..i have a 2010 camry, and on my roof, near the back window, i have a (almost square) satellite antenna. measures about 2" square....that is your first clue...on 2009 and early camry's, there is NO satellite antenna from the factory, they started this in 2010.

now, the satellite receiver (i have been told), would be mounted under the drivers seat..(i do not have a satellite radio, as i wish NOT to pay the monthly service). i think the receiver costs "about" $500 from the dealership..???? but it can be bought elsewhere cheaper.

your radio itself, may have silk screened words like, "satellite" on the face of it somewhere, for the buttons/knobs you need to use, that is if back in 2009 they installed that radio, like they did in my 2010....i think mine is the JBL..???? (factory radio)

hope this helps, if not, "arabianobsseion" (sp??) a mod here, she works in a toyota dealership, she may be better able to answer your questions, PM her or seek her out here on the boards.

I have a Sat receiver, it is located under the drivers seat. If the dealer don't know if it is installed or not, is big bunch of junk... They just didn't want to take the time to investigate and disappoint you as an owner, by telling you it isn't there.
The 07 to 09 sat units are usually dealer mounted and the antenna will be mounted on the rear deck under the plastic cover.

[DOHCammer]

Originally Posted by Luna2

The 07 to 09 sat units are usually dealer mounted and the antenna will be mounted on the rear deck under the plastic cover.

Correction, the antenna will be on top of the rear deck next to the 3rd brake light bulge. Since XM radio reception depends on line of sight with the satellite, the antenna needs to be exposed.

[Luna2]

RF travels through glass and most plastic.