XM Receiver question

[mjferencak]

I tried to connect the XM Aux. In connector into the XM receiver but there isn't a receiver under the glove box. I can pick up the XM Preview channels so I assume I have the receiver somewhere. Anyone know of any other locations the receiver might be or why I can pick up the preview channels without there being a XM receiver?

 

[alrock]

The XM receiver is above the glove box, not below it. If you're getting the preview channel, you have XM installed. I believe if you turn to channel 0 you'll see the radio ID which is what you need to activate it.

To access the XM receiver: remove the glove box by removing the screws along the bottom hinge. Above the glove box is a flap of sorts that gets yanked down. Above that you'll be able to access the XM receiver.

 

[mjferencak]

It's not located where Schwarttzy's youtube video shows it to be. There's an empty space with a metal panel and the airbag system above that but no XM receiver. I guess I'll start tearing the interior apart to find the receiver just in case the original owner had it placed elsewhere.

 

[MSC]

I have an 06 and I think it's below the radio, remove the radio cover with the power plugs in it and it's at the bottom above the console. The OnStar is there also. Not 100% certain...

Good luck,
Mark

 

[poncho1965]

I have an '06, it's right where Alrock stated.


Mike

 

[mjferencak]

I found it. It's a different model and it was located above the factory radio. I guess the truck never came with one or the original receiver broke and that was put in its place as a substitution. Thanks for the help.