GreyhndDad Report post Posted March 21, 2009 The Car:2009 Ford Fusion SEL w/ Moon-n-Tune pkgSirius satellite radio The issue:1) How do I (or can I) replace the Sirius tuner with an XM tuner on the factory head unit? I have 2 XM subscriptions and prefer to keep XM. Also, XM has all of the MLB games. Whereas Sirius only carries a few of the games (their selection) on the "Best of XM" pkg. (That's the main reason for the conversion) 2) Can I use the Sirius antenna connection on a portable XM radio (Audiovox Xpress)? If so, where is the satellite radio antenna connection? It's not at the back of the head unit. I looked and that is a normal radio antenna connection. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FusionFanatic Report post Posted March 21, 2009 1) you can buy an XM tuner and adapter for Ford factory radios. TERK makes the XMDFOR100. 2) the factory Sirius receiver is a separate unit (not part of the head unit). the antenna connection is on the sirius tuner, not the head unit. I'm not sure where the Sirius tuner itself is located. if the factory installed it then it is probably bolted down somewhere (I think I remember reading that the factory installs them on or near one of the seats?). if the dealer installed it then it is probably just zip-tied somewhere around the head unit (check the areas on the sides and above/below the head unit). ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyhndDad Report post Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks for the info. The link you posted does not have the Fusion listed in the compatability chart for the XMDFOR100. I'll call and see if this is an old chart and is comp with the 09 Fusion. I'll look under the seats for the tuner. Didn't occur to me to check there. I don't remember seeing the tuner behind the head unit when I pulled it. But I wasn't looking for it at the time either. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyhndDad Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Very frustrating. I tore the car apart and still can't find the Sirius tuner. Also, the converter/XM tuner from Terk has been discontinued and it appears there is no solution to this problem. I've been to three Ford service depts. and NONE of them can tell me where the Sirius tuner is. So, for now, I have an XM Xpress hooked up. I was able to run all the wires under the center console and into the storage bin under the arm rest. There I can connect through the "SYNC line in" connection. The magnetic antenna mounts real nice on the roof just behind the factory antenna. The line tucks into and runs in the channel of the rear window and into the trunk. From there, I ran the line behind/under the rear seat, up to/under the driver seat, and into the center console. (I tried leaving the antenna in the rear window on the rear deck but had too many reception breaks) The good news is that the Xpress unit has more features than the factory radio has for Sirius. I'll post picts for anyone interested. :headspin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roady123 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 I just found the tuner last night in my 09 Fusion SE. It was behind the padded area to the right (if you are sitting in it) of the passenger rear seat. To get the cusion out you have to unscrew the bottom section which requires you to pull back the seat a little. I'm trying to find how to take the top part off - but I've been able to at least see it buy pulling the side clips out a bit. Hopet hat helps ...1 and half years later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyhndDad Report post Posted August 27, 2010 I just found the tuner last night in my 09 Fusion SE. It was behind the padded area to the right (if you are sitting in it) of the passenger rear seat. To get the cusion out you have to unscrew the bottom section which requires you to pull back the seat a little. I'm trying to find how to take the top part off - but I've been able to at least see it buy pulling the side clips out a bit. Hopet hat helps ...1 and half years later Ha, ha... thanks anyway. I'm sure it will help someone out. I went to 4 Ford dealerships, and none of them knew where it was (at the time). So I just installed the portable XM unit and have been living with that. Now that I know where the tuner is, I may re-visit this project. Although I'm considering trading in the car right now. Just tired of it. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roady123 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 No problemo...now if I could just figure out how to unplug the power source...it is impossible. Tell the Ford Guys to refer Sirius customers to you from now on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
