Adding XM to Bose

bigdogs · September 19, 2003

My Sierra has the Bose 6 speaker, 6 CD system in it, with the steering wheel controls but no XM. Is it possible to add XM to this radio like some of the other GM systems had, w/o replacing the radio, etc.? ie like a plug in module??

On a side note, does anyone know the specs of this Bose system, like watts/ch etc.?? I think there is a sub burried somewhere in the cab for it

Thanks

tmf6902 · September 19, 2003

yeah you can get the FM modulate version....the box goes under your seat and then you tune your radio to a station usually something like 89.1 or something and you get it.....then you mount a little face plate that has the channel info on your dash somewhere. it's a good set up...my dad has one.

XM Sat

You might want to look at the one that you can take from the car to your house too. I would love you have it in my house, but I am to lazy to go and buy it.

tmf

ricks · September 21, 2003

As of now inorder to use the factory 2003 head unit you would need the oem delphi/delco XM receiver and the oem wire harness. You also would need an XM antena and a pcm update.

I have been trying to get a oem Xm receiver and wire harness for months. At this time Gm isn't selling the parts.

bigdogs · September 21, 2003

Thanks for the info. I was looking to do what Ricks said, basically add it as a "factory" item but unfortunately it does not seem to be possible yet. Did they give any kind of time table when it may be possible?

ricks · September 21, 2003

Did they give any kind of time table when it may be possible?

No, infact the parts department in two GMC dealers that i have gone to, don't have a clue about the XM receivers

bigdogs · September 21, 2003

Oh ok thanks.. if you hear of anything please let me know...

JimG · September 22, 2003

Don't know what the exact specs are for the system, however, 2 things I do know:

1. There is a sub and amp mounted in the center console (closer to the floor of the cab).

2. The speakers aren't great, Bose or not. They're paper cones and tweeters. My Sony Xplods and Kenwood's would beat the pants off these things in a sec. This is what happens when ya tear the door apart ....

bigdogs · September 22, 2003

Oh I know what you mean, the Bose name did not impress me but it was already there and for the time being sounds ok so not going to change anything on it. I remember when shopping for speakers for the surround sound system, the wife like the little Bose system.... we ended up with Klipsch

Still would like to find the specs on it if they are out there. Bose site didn't say much

EnvoyEnvy · October 15, 2003

Did they give any kind of time table when it may be possible?

No, infact the parts department in two GMC dealers that i have gone to, don't have a clue about the XM receivers

I spoke tothe parts department at my local dealer today.

He said that the headunits themselves are generally pretty expensive but it didn't prepare me for the price he found for me.

Afte much searching and asking questions , he said he could get me the XM receiver in a few days but it wuld be $925!!!

He didn't advise buying a new head unit since the radio houses the brains of most of the onboard electronics.

I guess its back to wondering if it is worth getting XM going through an FM modulator????

bigdogs · October 15, 2003

Thanks for the update. Wow $900+ OUCH! I think I will wait on that one then. It would be nice to have XM but not that nice.

ricks · October 16, 2003

Man that's insane! The XM option from the factory is about $325.00. I'm still looking around for the XM receiver and harness.

bigdogs · October 18, 2003

I would sure like the factory (so it is integrated) system but no way is it worth $900+ to me. I can listen to a LOT of CDs before that...

rgardjr · October 18, 2003

The easiest solution to add XM is to buy a roady or commander unit and use the fm modulator-these are going for $110-$150 at Circuit City or Best Buy right now. Another solution to look at is this one from Soundgate:

XM Satellite Radio Tuners Part# PIOGM1

I think somebody said that they finally started shipping these. It will let you hook up a Pioneer XM tuner to your factory deck. I'm not sure if it actually displays the song title on the head unit, but it's something to look at. Not sure what they wnat for the adapter, but I'd guess it would be around $100-$150 and then the Pioneer tuner is about the same.