LittleDogBox
03-10-2007, 06:40 AM
Is it possible to install a factory XM radio from the dealer that all the new Elements have now in a 2003 Element ?
Wondering if anyone has done it. Probably expensive as heck but would prefer the same look of the radio it has now.
LittleDogBox
Arlington, Va.
Dom.five
03-10-2007, 07:25 AM
Yes it does Fit ... However, You need to Upgrade the antenna system with the Xm Type.
You may be able to obtain a head unit from someone on the forum that has upgraded there radio, to something with a touch screen. There are several members that have done that. Then all you have to do is obtain the XM antenna/Receiver components that go with it.
Dom
legendking
10-03-2007, 12:34 PM
Anyone have any more info on this? Cost of the XM antenna/harness? Is the EX harness from a "pre-xm equiped" radio different aside from the xm antenna? In other words, is the EX wiring harness completely different other than needing the xm antenna?
lizzurd
10-03-2007, 12:37 PM
Anyone have any more info on this? Cost of the XM antenna/harness? Is the EX harness from a "pre-xm equiped" radio different aside from the xm antenna? In other words, is the EX wiring harness completely different other than needing the xm antenna?
The pre 2005 E's are not wired for XM. Besides the head unit and antenna you would also need the actual XM reciever.
It would be cheaper and easier to go aftermarket.