Well, this is pleasant...

[Guard Dad]

...NOT!


On the line with XM Radio, ordering a new one for my truck. As is typical for most of these "tech" companies, I have some lady in East Bumble whom can barely speak English. Takes forever because I have to repeat everything 4 times and then spell it.

Grrrrrrrrrr

 

[LisaC]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

 

[Guard Dad]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

 

[LisaC]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

 

[Guard Dad]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

 

[LisaC]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

 

[Kattie E]

My husband got xm radio with his new suv and loves it! I have to admit the stations are very nice.

 

[Guard Dad]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

 

[LisaC]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

So if you still have regular radio, why are you worried about it? Just stick with the free stuff and quit yer whining. (Which, by the way, I currently have free XM, but don't listen to it that often).

 

[Guard Dad]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

So if you still have regular radio, why are you worried about it? Just stick with the free stuff and quit yer whining. (Which, by the way, I currently have free XM, but don't listen to it that often).

'Cause broadcast radio keeps shutting down the stations that play the music I like. There's only one left (97.1), and it doesn't come in well in some areas.

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

 

[LisaC]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

So if you still have regular radio, why are you worried about it? Just stick with the free stuff and quit yer whining. (Which, by the way, I currently have free XM, but don't listen to it that often).

'Cause broadcast radio keeps shutting down the stations that play the music I like. There's only one left (97.1), and it doesn't come in well in some areas.

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

Sounds like you need to get the ole 8 track out and go old school...

 

[Guard Dad]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

So if you still have regular radio, why are you worried about it? Just stick with the free stuff and quit yer whining. (Which, by the way, I currently have free XM, but don't listen to it that often).

'Cause broadcast radio keeps shutting down the stations that play the music I like. There's only one left (97.1), and it doesn't come in well in some areas.

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

Sounds like you need to get the ole 8 track out and go old school...

I do have some 45's

 

[LisaC]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

So if you still have regular radio, why are you worried about it? Just stick with the free stuff and quit yer whining. (Which, by the way, I currently have free XM, but don't listen to it that often).

'Cause broadcast radio keeps shutting down the stations that play the music I like. There's only one left (97.1), and it doesn't come in well in some areas.

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

Sounds like you need to get the ole 8 track out and go old school...

I do have some 45's

Nah, those will get scratched when you hit a pothole - you need an 8 track...

 

[Guard Dad]

You have to order XM? Came preinstalled in my Toyota... Good luck with that - I would probably just hang up and walk away.

Did mine too; the in-dash adapter died last week. I'm going back with an external radio that plugs into my AUX jack instead of the built-in. They work a lot better.

Why not just go back to the dealership and get them to order it for you?

In Toyotas, the factory radios don't actually have XM built in. They have the capability to add a satellite tuner module to the radio which integrates the XM or Sirius service into the radio. The tuner module can be installed at the factory, or at the dealer. Mine was put in at the dealer.

they don't actually do the work, they sub it to a local installer and it costs a bundle. It was a $350 option when I bought the truck. I can do the work myself and buy the radio direct from XM. The radio cost me $19. And this way, I get my AUX jack back so I can also play music from my phone or iPod through my truck stereo.

My XM is contained within my radio - I have satellite and regular stations on the same tuner. :dunno

I understand, but the XM is a separate module that integrates with your radio. That is what died on mine.

So if you still have regular radio, why are you worried about it? Just stick with the free stuff and quit yer whining. (Which, by the way, I currently have free XM, but don't listen to it that often).

'Cause broadcast radio keeps shutting down the stations that play the music I like. There's only one left (97.1), and it doesn't come in well in some areas.

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

Sounds like you need to get the ole 8 track out and go old school...

I do have some 45's

Nah, those will get scratched when you hit a pothole - you need an 8 track...

Been there, those things sound like crap

 

[atlantdav]

Had the joy of needing tech help from Vtech last week. After being on the phone for well over 20 mins while he kept putting me on hold, I finally had to tell him he just did not understand exactly what my question was. Finally I got the code from him b4 he put me on hold again, and I had the handsets deregistered and registered to my base b4 he came back to the phone.

Although with the background music while being on hold many times.......it put me in the mood for some chicken tikka masala with naan bread at the local Tandoori Bites Indian Restaurant

 

[LisaC]

Had the joy of needing tech help from Vtech last week. After being on the phone for well over 20 mins while he kept putting me on hold, I finally had to tell him he just did not understand exactly what my question was. Finally I got the code from him b4 he put me on hold again, and I had the handsets deregistered and registered to my base b4 he came back to the phone.

Although with the background music while being on hold many times.......it put me in the mood for some chicken tikka masala with naan bread at the local Tandoori Bites Indian Restaurant

And, with the amount of time they keep you on hold, you could also make the chicken and enjoy the meal before they get back on the line...

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

You Racist!!!

 

[Guard Dad]

Anyway...all I was "whining" about was having to deal with some Indian chick who can barely speak English.

You Racist!!!

Ain't it great!

 

[Solo]

Only time I use the radio is for talk and traffic around town. Music is all on iPod

 

[atlantdav]

Had the joy of needing tech help from Vtech last week. After being on the phone for well over 20 mins while he kept putting me on hold, I finally had to tell him he just did not understand exactly what my question was. Finally I got the code from him b4 he put me on hold again, and I had the handsets deregistered and registered to my base b4 he came back to the phone.

Although with the background music while being on hold many times.......it put me in the mood for some chicken tikka masala with naan bread at the local Tandoori Bites Indian Restaurant

And, with the amount of time they keep you on hold, you could also make the chicken and enjoy the meal before they get back on the line...

Soo true. I can't blame the folks that are employeed by outsource companies, other than they are defunct challenged with hearing simple southern speak and far advanced at trying to read the user manual back to me!! I just needed the damn numberic code to deregister these handsets, not a revisit on what is typed in their manual.