Quick question for anyone who has a B7 with the factory stereo and factory satellite radio:

1. How long is the delay you experience when switching channels on the satellite radio?
2. Is your module Sirius or XM?
3. What revision letter is your factory satellite receiver module (if you know)?

The reason I ask is that I just installed a revision "H" Sirius module in my B7, and the delay when switching channels is ~3 seconds, which is annoyingly long. I'm wondering if the speed is faster for XM modules or any of the earlier/later revision Sirius modules. I have another vehicle with factory XM and the channel changes are almost instant (~half second).

 

Sirius and XM merged. It is Sirius XM Radio now. I believe your question is more a question for Sirius XM Customer support.

Audi can only verify the part thats "supposed" to be by VIN number and recommend that module only.

What was the purpose of replacing the module in the first place...?

 

Yes, the two companies merged, but they still use different technology and require different receiver modules. Its not a question that customer service can answer.

I already know what modules/part#'s I can use, so that is not the question. I didn't replace my module, I just bought and installed a new one in my B7 that didn't come with one from the factory (a very common and easy DIY procedure).

The module works fine, I just don't like how long the delay is when switching stations. I simply want to hear from someone, anyone, with factory-installed XM in their B7, who can tell me how long the delay is when switching stations.

 

Not sure if this chart will help you...

 

Actually that still does nothing to answer my question, but that is an interesting find. Is that from a factory service manual or something? That would be an excellent addition to the DIY threads about installing sat radio in your car. It condenses a lot of the info out there into a single form.

 

I don't recall where I got it but it is useful..

 

I installed the no revision box, and I get a short delay as well switching channels. However, I usually stick to Howard Stern or The Boneyard, so it dosn't really bother me too much.