Vais GSR-021 SiriusXM satellite radio integration for some 2013+ Honda Accord Civic CRZ Fit plus SXV300 tuner/antenna kit (bundle: 2 items)

A semi-integrated solution for my 2013 Accord Sport! I say semi-integrated because this box simply tricks the i-Mid system into thinking it's an iPod. Presets are available, but setting and selecting them isn't as simple as pressing a preset button. However, this is far better than nothing at all!Easy installation if you're a tinkerer. It took me 2 hours because I was figuring out mounting positions, which circuit to tap, etc. Following my lead, I figure anyone with rudimentary mechanical skills could accomplish this install in under an hour.Before beginning, look at youtube videos on how to disassemble/reassemble the console and lower dash.For my install, I zip-tied the GSR-021 and the SXV-200 together, then zip-tied the combined unit to the top of the heater duct directly above the accelerator. I mounted the antenna directly in front of the ambient light sensor in the dash (I have previously installed XM antennas inside the dash of a 2005 Corvette and 2010 Civic with no reception problems so I figured this location would work just fine; a quick jaunt around town this am and I have no reception issues with this install). Just make sure the "bump" on the sensor isn't covered or else the car will always think it's dark outside. This unit must be connected to a constant 12V source to retain presets (accessory circuits won't work) so I tapped into the seat recline circuit (for the recline circuit, you must purchase a new 20A mini fuse for the tap, the original is a low-profile mini and the tap will only accept a standard mini fuse). The ground wire is screwed into a dash support directly next to the fuse block. I ran the USB cable through the upper pedestal and through the blank space in the USB panel, then plugged into the USB port. I have a down-angle USB extension (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OHDUFCY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00) on order to further clean up the install.I give this five stars because only it's the only option out there for a 2013-up Accord (factory XM is only available on the highest trim). It certainly isn't the easiest to program presets and honestly is a rigged solution to a real problem. While features are lacking, it finally solves my biggest gripe about the new Accord.

so far so good. if it wasn't for the hour it took for me find somewhere to put the ground wire and the other hour it took me to remove the piece of plastic next to the USB port, than this would've probably taken less than an hour total. I'm amazed at how easy it was to run the antenna wire from the top of the car (where I personally think is the best place for it...there's gotta be a reason all cars have it here) along the groove of the back window, under the trunk insulation. the trunk ceiling has so many holes to you could run the wiring without having to worry about any loose wires. once you get through the back seat opening, the wire can easily be tucked under the flanking seat cushions that don't fold down, and then to the front of the car, tucked under the center console.I would add to Jon's install tips (which were pretty spot on other than the later admission that you should put the antenna on the outside of the car) by telling you all that the heater duct that you can zip tie the tuner/white box thing is UNDER the plastic console cover next to the accelerator pedal. Also there is NO good place to put the ground wire directly onto metal. I used some random screw that didn't appear to be holding anything together that was right in front (closer to the trunk than the engine) of the fuse box, although I am worried since it is attached to plastic. If anyone can actually show me a picture of someplace better to attach the ground wire I will shake your hand and buy you a pint if you're ever in Portland. I looked every where for at least an hour, hyperextending my back in the process while making myself nauseous from having my head upside down.I would like to know how anyone removed the plastic piece next to the USB port. I took flash pics of it with my phone and could see that you have to lift a tab, which is fine, but there is another go darn tab on the bottom that is impossible to get to unless you remove the lower center console. removing the upper pocket console is not enough to get this piece off without breaking the lower tab, which is what I did. In the process you will have to removed the passenger side center console molding to get it out.Despite uselessly cutting my knuckles trying to squeeze a ratchet onto any random metal nut for the ground wire and wasting most of my morning attempting this, I am stoked that I don't have a tuner that is jimmy rigged with velcro onto the dash of my new accord sport.

Easy install. Works great. No clunky receiver hanging on the dash anymore.

I would rate this 10 star if there is one. Definitely a must buy for those people who wants an XM radio on their newer Accord (2013-2015) mine is 2014 Accord Sport trim and it's a pain that you have to get their EX or EX-L if you want XM on your factory radio. this is way way better than installing a portable XM radio on you car which is a pain where to put. I followed what Mr. Jon did on his. Tapping power on seat recline for constant power and ground on the side,then zip tied it and hide it under the dash and that's it! works like a charm. Installing after market stereo/ GPS on cars is not new to me,i already installed 2- 3 after market stereo and back up camera on our 2 other cars so installing this one is fairly easy. i salute VAIS technology for coming out on this Tuner Kit. and thanks to Mr.Jon for spreading the news!