Category: Navigation & Audio
Price: $100
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part fits (you may select multiples): R53
Location (Region): NorthWest
Item Condition: Used

XM Satellite Radio Kit


Removed this from my 2006 GP. Unsure if this was installed by Mini dealer, or previous owner. Parts are in very good condition.



Kit includes:

• XM Direct Satellite Radio Universal Tuner XMD1000 (L/C 3056X457-456). For example:
  Amazon.com: XMDirect XMD1000 Satellite Radio Universal Tuner Box: Electronics
  Amazon.com: XMDirect XMD1000 Satellite Radio Universal Tuner Box: Electronics
• Roof mount magnetic antenna (P/N A-1096626)
• BlitzSafe Digital Adapter (BMW / XM SLD 01) Connects the XM tuner to your OEM radio) See here: https://www.blitzsafe.com/catalog/bmw-/-xm-sld-01.html
• Owners Manual

 

Questions....

Will this work with a Harmon Kardon system? (OEM on 04' Cooper S)

Where was this located in the vehicle?

Antenna location?

I'm assuming that all cables are included?

 

The Blitzsafe is the part that connects to your factory wiring, and Blitzsafe don't state anything about the OEM radio/head unit compatibility. They simply state that this unit is compatible with 2001 - 2006 Mini Cooper S. My assumption is that it will probably work! give them a call to confirm (https://www.blitzsafe.com/catalog/contact-us.html)

Both the XM and Blitzsafe boxes were located behind the rear passenger side wheel well access panel. They were attached to the sheet metal with velcro tape. There is factory wiring that the Blitzsafe plugs into. You should find two unconnected wires is there, reach down towards the front of the car a bit and pull them gently out towards you.

The Antenna mounts behind the factory roof antenna. It's magnetic. The cable is routed through the rear hatch loom grommet and then just inside the roof liner (pull out the rubber seal) to the C pillar. Once behind the C pillar the cable is a straight shot to the rear wheel well area access panel. Very quick, easy and tidy. Plus easy to reverse if you need to remove it, as I did!


I hope this helps. PM me if you'd like to discuss further.

 

Great system, had one for years. Yes, works with both standard and HK radio (same head unit anyway.) Fit is tight with the HK. Had an old blog post about installing it that might help: http://www.specr53.com/blog/2007/05/...sxm-radio-diy/

Good luck with sale.

 

Thanks for confirming gnhovis!

 

Bumping this up...As I just found the Owners Manual! Plus new price.