XM Gone?
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From: Arlington WA
XM Gone?
I can't find it. I change bands and all I get is FM 1-2 and AM. It's like XM doesn't exist. I checked the owners manual and searched the forums and can't find a solution. I'm supposed to have another month left on the trial. Help! 
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Even if you're not getting the XM signal, XM should still show up on the radio display when you switch from one band to another. Are you at least getting the XM band display? When did you get the vette?
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Originally Posted by Gorion
I can't find it. I change bands and all I get is FM 1-2 and AM. It's like XM doesn't exist. I checked the owners manual and searched the forums and can't find a solution. I'm supposed to have another month left on the trial. Help!
Instructor
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From: Richmond Virginia
This has happened to me too. As previous poster said, call XM. They probably need to send a new signal down to your car. I think you can also go online, put in your radio id number and send it yourself.
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Thanks for the suggestions! I boought the car at the end of January. I even got a card from XM recently that said my trial expires on May 1st.
The XM band doesn't show up at all. It's like the radio isn't equipped to receive it. Thanks again for the suggestions I'll see what I can figure out. I hope I don't need to go to the dealer.
The XM band doesn't show up at all. It's like the radio isn't equipped to receive it. Thanks again for the suggestions I'll see what I can figure out. I hope I don't need to go to the dealer.
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Originally Posted by Gorion
Thanks for the suggestions! I boought the car at the end of January. I even got a card from XM recently that said my trial expires on May 1st.
The XM band doesn't show up at all. It's like the radio isn't equipped to receive it. Thanks again for the suggestions I'll see what I can figure out. I hope I don't need to go to the dealer.
The XM band doesn't show up at all. It's like the radio isn't equipped to receive it. Thanks again for the suggestions I'll see what I can figure out. I hope I don't need to go to the dealer.
Melting Slicks
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From: Southwest Florida
This is a radio problem and is not something that can be fixed by XM support. If you don't see it showing up on the head unit, the XM module is no longer showing up on the data bus. This would be similar to unplugging the ribbon cable on your hard drive and then the letter "D:" drive no longer shows up in the list. Something has happened that has effectively disconnected the XM module from the system. Try disconnecting the battery for at least a half hour and reconnecting. If that doesn't work, check out the connections on the XM module itself. I have an aftermarket one so mine isn't in the stock location but I believe it is tucked away behind one of the seats. Can't remember whether it is the driver or passenger seat, but you should be able to find it. If you can, maybe make sure all the connections are secure and check the fuse box also for any blown fuses.
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From: Michigan
This is a dealer fix.
I had to replace my radio due to a blemish from the factory. After it was replaced, I got in the car to reset all my radio presets and had the same problem-No XM.
I went right back into the service center and they called the mechanic over who said he forgot to enter some codes. He didn't tell me what had to be done other than that, then he just drove it into the service bay, did something then drove it back out a minute later.
It worked fine after that.
I had to replace my radio due to a blemish from the factory. After it was replaced, I got in the car to reset all my radio presets and had the same problem-No XM.
I went right back into the service center and they called the mechanic over who said he forgot to enter some codes. He didn't tell me what had to be done other than that, then he just drove it into the service bay, did something then drove it back out a minute later.
It worked fine after that.
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I agree with the above posts. Even if you don't have service, XM should come on and you would get their "promotional" channel that tells you how great they are and that you're an idiot if you don't subscribe.