2014 Mazda Sirius set up after purchase

[Josamdo]

Hi, I've noticed that my radio has a button for Sirius, now I knew when I picked it up that Sirius wasn’t part of the deal. Just wondering if anyone has set it up after buying by either changing the antenna or installing a receiver if one is not currently in it?

Cheers,

 

[sac02]

You can buy the Sirius receiver and install kit, but it doesn't integrate into all vehicles, as I unfortunately found out. This kit:

http://mazdagear.com/satelliteradioreceiverkit-mazda5.aspx

is advertised for 2012 Mazdas - when I tried to install it in my 2013, I found that the required branch on the vehicle's instrument panel wire harness was missing entirely.

Update!

Well damn, they have updated their part numbers (and corresponding vehicle applications).

When I bought mine, the latest model year application listed was 2012, and I took a chance on it fitting my 2013 (it didn't).

Now they have applications listed for 2013 and 2014.

2008-2010
Manufacturer Part #: 0000-81-Z25, 0000-81-L04

2012:
Manufacturer Part #: 0000-81-Z40A, 0000-81-L25

2013-2014:
Manufacturer Part #: 0000-81-Z40A, 0000-81-L26

I may have to revisit this, now with this new info.

FYI, I found a dealer selling the parts on eBay MUCH cheaper than the site I linked to.

Edit: the eBay dealer where I got my satellite retrofit parts doesn't have any listed, and I don't see any on eBay at the awesome price I got previously. The best I can find is $252 combined on MSM.

 

[torquelover]

Test listen another MZ5 with Sirius in it. I was disappointed with the sound quality, and would be greatly disappointed if I had gone out of my way to install it.