Frequent ask questions & troubleshooting
1.
Don’t all STS
radios have built-in XM tuners?
NO!
Unlike AM/FM tuners, the XM tuner module is not bult-into the radio.
XM module is a metal box (See
Fig. 21
) installed in remote location (trunk,
hatch, glovebox area etc.) and connects to the AM/FM radio via a 16-pin
harness. For the A2DIY-STS to work, vehicle must have module pictured in
Fig. 22 below.
See question #5.
Fig. 21
2.
Will the A2DIY-STS work in vehicles with Navigation?
YES;
works in both Navigation and non-navigation radios with
XM module
seen in Fig. 21
3.
My XM subscription has long expired, will the A2DIY-STS still work?
YES;
as long as XM module remain in vehicle.
4.
My XM subscription is active. Will it be lost after installing the A2DIY-
STS?
NO
, this module retains XM subscription. S
elect “
Subscribed
”
. If
subscription has expired; an AUX input jack is provided.
NOTE:
If not currently subscribed but plan to renew at a future date,
select “
Subscribed
”
otherwise XM will not play through upon renewal
.
5.
I’m not the original
vehicle owner
and don’t know if
it has an XM
module. How can I verify vehicle has required XM module?
Turn r
adio “ON”
, press
“BAND” button
repeatedly to cycle through
AM/FM/CD/
XM
.
If only AM/FM/CD is displayed, vehicle is NOT
compatible.
Navigation radios: if XM softkey is “grayed out”, vehicle
does not have XM tuner and not compatible with this part.
6.
My STS has factory Hands-free kit but does not support streaming. Is
there something you offer to add streaming?
YES;
purchase our
to add music streaming to factory system.
The A2D-STS will not interfere with factory hands-free kit. Pair smart
device to both modules.
7.
Can I use steering wheel or radio buttons to control music playback?
NO
; you must use included media button or Smartphone built-in controls
and display for access/controls.
8.
Do I have to pair smartphone to module in order to listen to XM or AUX?
NO
, XM or AUX playback is possible without paring phone. Simply place radio
in XM mode (press BAND button) and XM (if subscribed) or AUX device will
play. To stream music or initiate/receive Bluetooth calls, smartphone must
be paired to module and radio must be in XM mode.
9.
My module connects and pairs, but playback is distorted, low or
intermittent. What can be done to remedy this?
This is possible in vehicles with Bose amplifiers where the radio does not
provide enough current to turn on amplifier and power module. In these
situations use extension wire included in kit to power module from alternate
power source (go to page 3)
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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