GM XM Radio Kit

[Klaus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Is it absolutely necessary to drill holes in the roof? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you want to install the GM antenna - Yes. However, I believe you could use an aftermarket magnetic/stick-on antenna instead. I have not tested it, but I suspect you would just have to change the "sleeve" of the connector on the aftermarket antenna to plug it into the XM tuner.

[Klaus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pushrod:
...drill a hole in the roof for the XM antenna? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Since the Digital Tuner Module uses a standard connector, you could choose to use an aftermarket magnetic mount antenna, which would keep you from having to drill a hole.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Klaus:
Here's another picture. I'd say who sent me these pictures - But with Drty talking about midnight auto supply, I'm saving his truck! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll find one.

[partsguy]

Klaus check PM.

[Klaus]

Partsguy, I replied in a PM to you.

Drty, the antenna is on national backorder. Give it some time, it will get here soon enough. Of course, by then GM will probably have a kit specifically for the H2!

Here's a picture of the antenna.

[partsguy]

Check PM

[Klaus]

The antenna is on GM parts restriction. The parts guy is trying to get me one anyway.

Thank God I'm back home!

[partsguy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by prplprowlr:
klaus,

I am wanting to do this to my 2003 asap can you please provide the part #'s used for this install of the 2004 Navigation Radio and the GM add on xm radio kit?

Partsguy,
on the 2 above what type of price can you give compared to gmpartsdirect.

Thanks Ron <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I can do the kit for 315.95
with maybe $9.00 freight.It will take 48Hrs to
get.

[DRTYFN]

Can't you go steal one so you can get this done?

[pushrod]

Klaus:

I gave the number 12498768 to the parts guy at the local dealer. He called someone at GM, who told him the part number was for a C/K pickup and that the software would be incompatbile with the radio software for the H2. Also, he could not find out if the part number was the whole kit or just the radio itself.

I figure you know more about it than they do. Have you researched the issue to determine that buying the part number will get "factory" XM in my '04 H2 without having to do anything more than drill a hole in the roof for the XM antenna?

[Klaus]

Thanks, partsguy. I just sent an email to check on my order. I suspect it is on the way.

[Longhorn]

I don't think you need to drill a hole for a Sat antenna. The audio shop that did my Sirius install just ran the wire into the passenger side orange marker lamp and down through the front pillar.

I have to control my Sirius though, through a Kenwood remote panel mounted on the front of the sunroof controls.

[Klaus]

Here's another picture. I'd say who sent me these pictures - But with Drty talking about midnight auto supply, I'm saving his truck!

[DRTYFN]

He's probably still f'ing off in Seattle or SF.
Klaus, I'm dying over here. Did you install it yet?

[Dan]

Klaus, is it working yet?

[BalanceMan]

I bought the kit from gmpartsdirect.com. Everything installed with no problem.

It works properly through both the DVD/NAV system and the steering wheel controls. The song names and station names display on the NAV display and you get 12 presets on the radio, XM 1 and XM 2.

I used the XM antenna supplied with the kit and mounted it on the right side roof, symetrical with the Onstar antenna on the left side. Have seen it that way on other H2s. Had to pull down the headliner a little and drill 2 holes, but the antenna has a built in gasket that seals well on the flat surface. Total installation time was about 4 hours and it took me a while to figure out how to remove the sunvisor. Only modification to the kit i made was to cut off an extension on the reciever mounting bracket. All the other parts and connectors fit with no problem.

Bob K.

[Klaus]

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[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dan:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Klaus:
What if Drty has a friend close by in CT? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Drty has a friend??? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Butthole.

[Klaus]

Yeah, I know... Drty and I are racing to see how slow we can do our projects (his bumper and my XM install).

I plan to do the install some time next week, so I should have some good news for everyone then.

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Klaus:
Here's another picture. I'd say who sent me these pictures - But with Drty talking about midnight auto supply, I'm saving his truck! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll find one. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You can tell him Klaus. He can find one's closer than CT.