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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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I just got the XM wiring harness part number:70172-06 Do I need to purchase anything else to recieve XM radio signal or is the wiring harness all that is needed?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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I found out I still need to get the xm module which is an additional $500 item. I'm gonna wait on that at this time. I am having my front end changed out to chrome and lowered 1" Pipes are next D&D Fat Cats quite Baffels.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Supposed to listen to the music of the pipes anyway...
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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I was told by someone, don't remember who,that Sirrus and XM were joining forces and everyone would have to buy new module to receive, so i'm waiting?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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I was told by someone, don't remember who,that Sirrus and XM were joining forces and everyone would have to buy new module to receive, so i'm waiting?
That's a bunch of crap. Both XM and Sirius receivers should work when they merge.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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I understood that although they merged, the units cannot become interchangeable or even compatible. This would give the satellite company a monopoly such as Microsoft tried, and congress wouldn't allow the merger. I installed the kit on my fltr. I had to get the overlay harness from the ultra and that was it. Plug n play. I see there is an XM only overlay harness that is smaller and cheaper, but it was not stocked at the dealer and I didnt want to wait.
 
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