Black box on windshield
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Burning Brakes
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Black box on windshield
I'v had my vert 10 day's but have been in it about 2hrs. Weather you know. Saw this black box attached to windshield on right side of mirror.
Is this a receiver or something for onstar.
Is this a receiver or something for onstar.
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It is the antenna module for OnStar. The actual electronics for OnStar are below the passenger side rear storage cubby.
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No that is not correct. The AM and FM antennas are behind the rear fascia. The XM antenna is in the outside rearview mirrors (2006 +, a "wart" on 2005).
Last edited by Zymurgy; Mar 19, 2007 at 03:08 PM. Reason: Corrected FM to XM in second sentence
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We are both have right,one thing for shure dont monkey with it.
Diversity Antenna System
The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system.
It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to the
vehicle’s position and radio station source.
No maintenance or adjustments are needed.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System (Diversity System)
Your vehicle may have the XM™ Satellite Radio
antennas that are located in the outside rear view
mirrors. These antennas are hidden from view and are
not accessible.
Diversity Antenna System
The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system.
It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to the
vehicle’s position and radio station source.
No maintenance or adjustments are needed.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System (Diversity System)
Your vehicle may have the XM™ Satellite Radio
antennas that are located in the outside rear view
mirrors. These antennas are hidden from view and are
not accessible.
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