Antenna on roof...
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Antenna on roof...
Ok, I did a search and can't find anything... Is it possible to remove the funky antenna on the roof? I think I've seen some pictures of cars without it, which confuses the heck out of me because I just assumed there is a cable running from it to the radio or on-star...??? If it can be removed, how do you do it (fishing line?), and is it hooked to anything and thus requiring some body work to patch a hole?
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Yeah i have been wondering the same, i also want to remove it. I think there is a hole or maybe 2. I would imagine you have to take off the headliner to access the bolts. However i'm not sure what function that antenna has, xm onstar, radio??? anybody know?
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There are three holes in the roof under it. It is an onstar and XM radio antenna and it is held on by two nuts under the headliner. You won't see it on '04's or '05's as it's on the rear window. The regular am/fm antenna is part of the front windshield, there is a button attaching it on the passenger side top of the windshield.
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Actually , if you read your manuel . . . I have an '07.
OnStar = front windshield
Roof = XM radio
AM/FM = rear window
The manual also advises, Not to use tinting on rear window, because it will impede the AM/FM signal and GM will void your radio warranty. It especially impedes the AM radio.
Getting it off will involve some minor body work, but I like my XM and do not want to 'reduce resale value'.
OnStar = front windshield
Roof = XM radio
AM/FM = rear window
The manual also advises, Not to use tinting on rear window, because it will impede the AM/FM signal and GM will void your radio warranty. It especially impedes the AM radio.
Getting it off will involve some minor body work, but I like my XM and do not want to 'reduce resale value'.
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Actually , if you read your manuel . . . I have an '07.
OnStar = front windshield
Roof = XM radio
AM/FM = rear window
The manual also advises, Not to use tinting on rear window, because it will impede the AM/FM signal and GM will void your radio warranty. It especially impedes the AM radio.
Getting it off will involve some minor body work, but I like my XM and do not want to 'reduce resale value'.
OnStar = front windshield
Roof = XM radio
AM/FM = rear window
The manual also advises, Not to use tinting on rear window, because it will impede the AM/FM signal and GM will void your radio warranty. It especially impedes the AM radio.
Getting it off will involve some minor body work, but I like my XM and do not want to 'reduce resale value'.
04s were the only ones with the antenna ont he back window BTW
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Don't know what my AM reception is like on mine. I have my back window tinted but I only listen to XM, FM, or CD. Never had a single problem with FM. I get better reception in the V then I did in my old truck with a full 3' tall external antenna.
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I have tint on mine and the radio hasnt changed a bit.......also had my entire NAV system replaced due to buttons peeeling with no mention of the window tint voiding the warranty and y tint tested out to 15% so its noticeable.
04s were the only ones with the antenna ont he back window BTW
04s were the only ones with the antenna ont he back window BTW
I meant, radio antenna warranty. GM mentions the metal film in some window tints will cause problems with reception and states that it will not cover damage to antenna grid.
I also have tint on the back window and rear side windows. Only my AM has poor reception.
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You probably do not have metal film in your tint.
I meant, radio antenna warranty. GM mentions the metal film in some window tints will cause problems with reception and states that it will not cover damage to antenna grid.
I also have tint on the back window and rear side windows. Only my AM has poor reception.
I meant, radio antenna warranty. GM mentions the metal film in some window tints will cause problems with reception and states that it will not cover damage to antenna grid.
I also have tint on the back window and rear side windows. Only my AM has poor reception.