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rheavn

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My XLR/V(s)
'09 Platinum #787
New to ownership & I keep noticing new things. There is a black rectangular box attached to the windshield on the passenger side by the rear view mirror. What is it???
 
XM Satellite radio channel receiver OR ONSTAR receiver......can't remember which
 
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It must be "On Star", because the satellite radio receiver is on the top of the trunk lid.
 
I did not know that apparently; I wish they did that in 2005, That thing on the trunk looks nasty!! And all other cars have those nasty looking things on them too!!
 
Hey

'06 and later, the XM satellite antenna is located in the exterior mirror driver's side. That box on the windshield is part of the On-Star communications technology.


Bill
 
Great info!!! Does anyone use Onstar???? For what???
 
Hey

I did, until about two months go. I think the On-Star was pretty slick, but pricey. Started off at $25 a month and within five months it was pushing 40 bucks. Replaced it with a Comstar Bluestar unit. It pairs via Bluetooth to my cell. Works just as well, except I don't get the emergency or crash assistance aspect.


Bill
 
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