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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Can someone help me I bought a Gps nav used cause my 2006 vert didn't come with it I have sat radio and on star do I need this antenna that I see in the middle of the trunk of some verts ? Or I'm all set to go to gm for programming ?
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Can someone help me I bought a Gps nav used cause my 2006 vert didn't come with it I have sat radio and on star do I need this antenna that I see in the middle of the trunk of some verts ? Or I'm all set to go to gm for programming ?
nope i think what you are seeing is the xm antena on the 2005 models its on the roof on the coupes in 06 they moved it in the mirror the nav antenna is on the windshield
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Thanks Dennis
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The NAV antenna is under the dash to the left of the center AC vent and a real treat to put in the right place. Others have double sided taped it to the top of the center vent without issue. The antenna on the windshield is for the OnStar.
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The NAV antenna is under the dash to the left of the center AC vent and a real treat to put in the right place. Others have double sided taped it to the top of the center vent without issue. The antenna on the windshield is for the OnStar.
thanks. i didn't no were it was or sure ,but figured it would have to be visible to link with satellites
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Can anyone post a picture (or give a link) to the GM GPS antenna?

thanks!!!
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