Frequent asked questions & troubleshooting
1.
My vehicle has a Navigation radio, will the C6-HF work?
YES
. Regardless of factory radio format, the C6-HF requires an XM module
to work.
2.
Will the radio display call number and song name?
NO
. Caller’s name/number, song name
etc.
are not displayed on car
radio screen.
3.
My XM subscription has expired, will the C6-HF work?
YES
;
so long vehicle has XM module.
4.
I’m not the original owner and don’t know if vehicle has
XM module.
How can I find out without ripping the car apart?
Turn radio
“ON”, press “BAND”
or “XM”
button repeatedly as radio cycle
through AM, FM, XM
. If only AM, FM is displayed, your vehicle does not
have the required XM module. See Question 5.
5.
My radio is XM ready but vehicle does not have an XM module
.
Will the
C6-HF work?
NO
; XM ready means radio is capable of controlling optional XM module but
tuner is not currently installed. Early C6 were pre-wired for the U2K option,
but for the C6-HF to work, vehicle must have an XM module (with or without
subscription).
6.
Why do I have run a +12V accessory wire to fuse box?
YES. Unfortunately, there is no 12V accessory supply on XM harness,
therefore accessory power must be obtained elsewhere. The C6-HF
requires accessory power so not drain the car battery etc.
7.
My 2006 C6 does not have XM module nor wired for it. What can I do
to get the C6-HF module to work?
In 2006-07 C6 XM was optional and some vehicles may not be wired for XM.
In order to retrofit XM, you will need an
, XM tuner and
antenna (antenna not required if installing XM for the purposes of the C6-HF
installation)
Installing a brand-new tuner requires
programming,
however, if installing
a used tuner it must first be
“
unlocked
”.
8.
Will I be able to control Bluetooth functions from radio buttons?
NO;
the radio buttons do NOT control the C6-HF. You must use audio device
built-in control or push-to-talk button supplied with module.
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with
GM.
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend
professional installation.
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