XM Radio Install

[jaycay99]

Hey everyone, So I have a '01 SSEi, My question is Whether or not I can Install the XM Antenna Into my Vehicle to be able to get XM Radio, or do I have to take it down to the GM Dealer?

Thanks Everyone!

[ddalder]

You can, but you need more than just the antenna. GM dealers won't do this for you. In addition to the antenna, you need a head unit with a BAND button instead of AM/FM button, some cables, the receiver module and some other additional wiring. Aftermarket may be an option. This info is for OEM installation.

[jaycay99]

Alright thanks for the information ! Doing some research on it now , hopefully I can get it working!

[ddalder]

Well, I've actually done this in my car (check the mod list in my sig) sooooo.... What exactly do need to know?

[ddalder]

I actually have a wiring harness that I built for another user years ago. He never did send me the money for it so I still have it sitting on the shelf. I'd let it go for a reasonable price. It would take care of the wiring end of things for you. After that, you need:

Roof mount antenna
S-Band receiver (mounts in trunk)
S-Band receiver bracket w/bolts (2)
Extension cable - S-Band receiver module to roof mount antenna
OEM head unit (2003+) - has firmware to support the external S-Band receiver
5A Fuse

With a different head unit, you will need to visit a dealer to have the radio unlocked. You may also need to have an initialization procedure performed on the radio so it will communicate with the S-Band receiver (not applicable if the radio came out of a car that already had the XM option installed). I can document the steps to do this so you can take them to the dealer since they will undoubtedly have no clue what needs to be done. This step requires a Tech2 and can be done in the same visit at the radio unlock, assuming the S-Band module is installed.

Here is a picture of the S-Band (XM radio) receiver module mounted in the left side of the trunk.



This is the head unit with the BAND button (in place of AM/FM). Depending on the year the radio is from, it will have either gray buttons like yours or black one like these in my GXP.

[2003 SSEi]

If your Interested I have a XM Antenna and a Reciever that I got out of a U pull