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      11-05-2014, 12:42 PM   #1
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Soon to order an F80. Is it possible to code sirius in a non-exec car?

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If car comes equipped with Option 693 PREPARATION SATELLITE TUNER, then yes, you can code it, but you will need a 6F SDARS (Sat Radio) FSC Code issued by BMW AG for car VIN.
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Do all F80 M3s come with this or is a package necessary?
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Do all F80 M3s come with this or is a package necessary?
That I don't know.
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Do all F80 M3s come with this or is a package necessary?
Yes. All F80's have satellite prep.
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Has anyone, besides bimmertech, been able to code this themselves?
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Has anyone, besides bimmertech, been able to code this themselves?
Many have.
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Soon to order an F80. Is it possible to code sirius in a non-exec car?

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I had SiriusXM coded by an independent coder to activate the option - he got FSC code from BMW. The hardware is there. Then called Sirius with the radio ID number (can get to it through the menus) and they will give you 1 year "all access" free trial - told them it was a new BMW (technically it is). They asked why dealership didn't activate the trial and just said I didn't know. Price was right.

Coding was done online and took 20 mins. Its working great...yes I know the sound quality isn't the same as CD's, but have had it for years, and am "in it for the programming" (I read the articles too... )...
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I had SiriusXM coded by an independent coder to activate the option - he got FSC code from BMW. The hardware is there. Then called Sirius with the radio ID number (can get to it through the menus) and they will give you 1 year "all access" free trial - told them it was a new BMW (technically it is). They asked why dealership didn't activate the trial and just said I didn't know. Price was right.

Coding was done online and took 20 mins. Its working great...yes I know the sound quality isn't the same as CD's, but have had it for years, and am "in it for the programming" (I read the articles too... )...
Gerry did it?
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Gerry did it?
Yes he did...wasn't sure if it was cool to mention names....was going to say I found him through another forum member who's name rhymes with "Don Meridan" but once again thanks for all your coding help Shawn (and Gerry).

I use a Mac/Parallels setup and he was able to control it via TeamViewer through the Mac side. Took no time at all.

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Yes he did...wasn't sure if it was cool to mention names....was going to say I found him through another forum member who's name rhymes with "Don Meridan" but once again thanks for all your coding help Shawn (and Gerry).

I code with a Mac/Parallels setup and he was able to control it via TeamViewer through the Mac side. Took no time at all.
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