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Dec 21, 2010 | 07:56 PM

bamalu

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Satelite Radio will not program

After adding an OEM satelite reciever to my 2008 6-disk changer, it will not recieve all the channels. I learned that there was a service bulletin out about this [ TBS-05-5-1 ], and instructed how to program my radio. It says to press menu until SAT1 appears, then toggle until it reads CATAGORY, then press OK. I do not have OK on my unit,or screen.
Any suggestions, other than taking it to the dealer?

Dec 22, 2010 | 05:07 AM

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If you have steering wheel controls, thats where the ok button is.

Dec 22, 2010 | 07:19 AM

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I do have steering wheel controls, but no "OK"
thanks,bkrhoads

Dec 27, 2010 | 04:27 AM

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Has anyone else expierenced this problem, and had any luck resolving it ?

Dec 27, 2010 | 06:23 AM

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I believe you need to take a different approach to solving the problem. There is a pin number or some other acronym for a long digit number, I think 11 digits. You need that number to call Sirrius. I had a problem finding the number on my 2011. Really that is all going to channel 1 accomplishes. YOU MUST HAVE THAT NUMBER.

Once you get the ID number,call Sirrius. They will turn you on, after you wait a few minutes. Pretty simple. Hardest part is getting thru to Sirrius.

Let us know if this works.

Dec 27, 2010 | 06:29 AM

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Sirius is activated, but i am only getting about 15 channels.

Dec 27, 2010 | 06:59 AM

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Sirius is activated, but i am only getting about 15 channels.

I would still call SIRRIUS. My bet is that you did not leave the radio on whatever station they tell you for the required time. Normally it takes 30 minutes.

I honestly do not think you have a problem with your radio if you are receiving 15 stations. Sirrius will not charge you anything to reboot your service, just be sure to have that number and be in your truck when you call them.

Good luck,
Rich

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Dec 27, 2010 | 11:12 AM

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See if Sirius is set for category view or all stations. I ran into something similar with mine. It was set for viewing channels by genre.

Dec 27, 2010 | 02:59 PM

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Sirius just tried to re-set. Would not work. They also reminded me of a Service Bulletin about these Ford Audiophile sets. Headed to the Ford dealer on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2010 | 03:03 PM

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Sorry we could not help...

Dec 27, 2010 | 03:19 PM

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Thanks for all the response...will keep you informed when a solution is found.....great forum !!!

Dec 30, 2010 | 10:16 PM

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After a strong discussion with my local Ford dealership, they admited that I might have a defective Audiophile radio, they installed a new unit today. This one accepts ALL the Sirius channels. Everything is working fine.