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So, i was pulling into my apartment complex the other evening and the gate came down and struck the roof of my truck, breaking my, what i believe is the onstar xm sharkfin antenna on my 07 silverado. I doubt if the crack in the am fm antenna would make a noise but i cannot say this with any certainty. Acdelco 25775201 gm original equipment xm digital radio antenna in antenna. Introduction this antenna is designed to install anywhere behind your navigation radio just beneath your dash top under your windshield in clear sight of the sky. And suggestions or pointers to finding a replacement mast are very appreciated. The cell phone antenna for any phaeton nar or row is on the right hand side of the rear window identified by the arrow in the photo immediately above. Replacement oldbroke car roof antenna solution carbon fiber shark. Acdelco 10335281 gm original equipment digital mobile telephone antenna mast. Answered by a verified chevy mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Wood dash kitwindow tintcatz fogdriving lights custom fabricated stainless steel mesh grillpainted calipers3rd brake light decalstrut tower brace. How do i remove the onstar antenna from the roof of my 2007. Sirius xm high gain interoperable magnetic satellite radio car antenna acdelco 25815079 gm original equipment onstar, digital radio, mobile telephone, and gps. Sep 29, 2017 how to removerepair cracked dash on 07 silverado, tahoe, avalanche, suburban, yukon, sierra.
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Intense level 1 l36l26 performance package, intense shift kit. Onstar is a subscriptionbased service that provides remote vehicle diagnostics, communications, security, and other features for vehicles. A lot of people have had their antenna cable cut off or scuffed up pretty bad. But it has a plastic bushing that i removed, and it fits perfectly in the original hole in the cab roof. Where can i get a replacement antenna for my onstar on my. After trial expires, onstar will automatically bill your payment method each month. I can tell you that only removing the whip antenna will not disable any onstar functions in a. I ordered this to replace the defunct analog onstar antenna with a usable siriusxm antenna. It will be on the exposed ceiling of the cab underneath where the fin is located on the outside. The external onstar antenna mast on my 02 intrgiue cracked in half and im having a tough time trying to find a replacement. Locate the nut that is securing the onstar fin to the top of the car.
Replacement onstar antenna mast car forums and automotive chat. If the antenna is located at the front of the roof, the connection will be behind the passenger side a pillar trim. I just had to unplug the antenna connector from the old assembly and link. Pull the headliner down and disconnect the antenna wires. Antennas free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This video, taken from gms common training video series for 2003, discusses both the onstar and xm satellite radio systems. With onstar, customers can get turnbyturn directions to their destination, make handsfree phone calls and have access to emergency crash response and stolen vehicle assistance. Sep 16, 2006 using the two connectors requires you to cut your existing onstar antenna wire and place the connector in link two on the end coming from the antenna. An acdelco gm original equipment mobile phone antenna is a high quality antenna that receive mobile phone signals for your in vehicle mobile phone cradle, and are gmrecommended replacements for your vehicles original components.
Onstar and cellular signals is still present on the cars deck lid, the builtin. No onstar, same antenna on my buddies 2004 avalanche. It is precisely this interaction that makes the onstar system unique. Onstar is a navigation and communications module that requires a monthly or yearly subscription. How to removerepair cracked dash on 07 silverado, tahoe. The onstar system relies upon all of these independent systems to work together to provide service to onstar subscribers. Easy antenna fix chevy truck, gmc or cadillacantenna mount repair by. Chevy turns to ham radio geek for antenna solution camaro convertible is on his wavelength. You may cancel at any time by pushing your blue onstar button or by calling 1. Onstar begins spying on customers gps location for profit. This is assuming that the onstar antenna is a two wire antenna, one for the gps tracking and one for the cell phone feature. They think its coming from the antenna on top, but no repairs yet. All the electronics broke off when it sheared off the car.
This antenna is designed to fit in a larger hole than the old onstar antenna fits in. Onstar equipment in the vehicle must also be able to receive and interpret signals from the us global positioning satellites orbiting above the earth. An onstar crack still has a couple advantages though. I cant find any info about what will happen if i dont get this special connector. Functional aerials covers reception silver shark fin antenna. Acdelco 25775201 gm original equipment xm digital radio antenna. The only reason i fought so hard was because the car only had 24 total miles on it when i bought it. My onstar antenna looks similar to the one in the ebay auction, that does have capabilities to do both. Onstar s cellular service is voiceactivated and handsfree. The freaking shark fin antenna cover somehow managed to fly off. Once installed, drive the vehicle to calibrate the system and to link to gps satellites. Antenna free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Black roof car shark fin antenna amplifier radio signal aerial accessories new. Old antenna off of truck, with one brown wire with connector.
Acdelco 25815079 gm original equipment onstar, digital radio. It cracked through the black plastic and the antenna is exposed and looks to be cracked as well. Replacement oldbroke car roof antenna solution carbon fiber. Get the best deals on general motors antennas for chevrolet silverado 1500 when. Nov 11, 2011 since i just removed my antenna and will now be having a need for it, i just want to know what are some solutions primers have done if they were to cover the hole. Some users dislike that they have to call the onstar center to use the gps receiver in their car, so theyve found ways to hack into the system and obtain gps data in realtime. Pull the visor, the visor hook, and the grab handle. Then unplug the gps antenna from the onstar unit and plug it the antenna jack. Back in the bad old days of analog stupid cell phones normally termed mobile phones an outside mounted antenna was required, unless you.
I have found the onstar system in the dash radio in which i have already cut the cordcable to the onstar antenna, however the onstar and trucks radio seem to be integrated together. Since i just removed my antenna and will now be having a need for it, i just want to know what are some solutions primers have done if they were to cover the hole. If that thing is over 10 lbs i am removing it from my car. Locate and remove your onstar control module in the phaeton, the control module is located on the equipment shelf in the boot, accessed by removing 7 torx fasteners around the trailing towards rear of car and sides. Jul 30, 2015 owners of gm vehicles equipped with the onstar system are told they will be kept safe, connected and ready for the road ahead. Removing onstar antenna and rerouting radio antenna anselm. Oct 04, 2008 i own both vehicles, but the gmc is the one i need to temperarily remove the onstar antenna. Jun 30, 2008 since the antenna is in place you most likely have the wiring, if you do not, you can buy an extension cable and an adapter to connect it up. Jun 29, 2010 leak by onstar antenna 2005 pontiac grand prix i have a leak around the onstar antenna that leaks into the headliner light above the console. Remove the nut and any screws holding the antenna in place. As far as the onstar antenna, i should be able to paint the base without any reception problems. Where can i get a replacement antenna for my onstar on my 2009 aveo. Advice on how to replace cover portion of shark fin antenna. The 2009 chevy silverado 1500 onstar antenna requires a 3 prong connection.
Shark fin antenna front car and truck antennas for sale ebay. I dont care if onstar is connected, do i still need the special harness or can i use the on that came with it. In theory this can be done with any old cell phone wired into your automobile, in theory that is. Chevy, and gmc trucksuv 19992018 compatible antenna repair. John, master automotive technician replied 11 years ago this antenna is secured from the inside.
Buy acdelco 25815079 gm original equipment onstar, digital radio, mobile telephone, and gps navigation roof mounted antenna. My gm suv did not come w xm radio, however i swapped out the onstar combo antenna for an onstar xm antenna, used an extension cable and a smb female to female adapter to wire to the pio xm tuner. General motors antennas for chevrolet silverado 1500. With the headliner pulled down, unplug the one brown wire connector. My question is does the onstar antenna also serve as an xm antenna for those who have both oem options 2 plugs. The company is a subsidiary of general motors, and is popular for capabilities like turnbyturn navigation, handsfree calling, and as a surveillance device when your car or truck is left unattended while many people find the onstar service to be very. It sounds as though onstar is poising part of their analytics department to be purchased by a large data warehousing or analytics company. Dealership said they tested another truck and said it has the same noise.
Onstar comes preinstalled in many newer gm vehicles. You will receive a better reception of sirius radio when you replace a broken. Buy acdelco 10335281 gm original equipment digital mobile telephone antenna mast. Sep 28, 2012 curious if anyone has tried using the roof mounted onstar antenna as a cellular phone antenna. In contrast, bluetooth is a wireless communication process that is embedded in many computers and cell phones, requiring no subscription to use the feature. Unfollow onstar replacement antenna to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I ordered the wrong one but by combining the old and new one i was able to make it work.
When the laughter stopped he admitted that that old trick was still. How do i disable remove onstar system from my truck 2016. Acdelco 25815079 gm original equipment onstar, digital radio, mobile telephone, and gps navigation roof mounted antenna. Information on upgrading certain onstar generation 5. Associate editor at forbes, covering cybercrime, privacy, security and surveillance. Remove the onstar antenna will not shut off their fuction, so if you like.
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