Can you use OnStar antenna for Sirius?

This antenna adapter cable allows you to utilize the factory-installed multi-purpose OnStar/GPS/XM Radio antenna already on your GM vehicle with an aftermarket SiriusXM radio or tuner. Only for use in vehicles without a factory-installed satellite radio tuner.

Why do trucks have antennas and cars don t?

You don’t see cars, or even crossovers with them anymore, but trucks still do. Pickups have an antenna, instead of the standard glass build antenna for a couple of reasons. Namely being for design, strength of signal, and ease of repair!

Can you upgrade the Satellite Radio in a suburban?

When you install a new receiver, you’ll lose factory features like XM satellite radio and navigation, if present, but you can replace and actually upgrade them if you order the right receiver. If your 2000-2002 Suburban has a rear DVD player, audio will only be available through the factory headphones.

Where are the satellite antennas on a truck?

Satellite Radio & Cellular Antenna Relocation Guidelines There are connections for both the SDARS and cellular antennas on the back of the radio depending upon which radio option the truck is equipped with.

Where to plug in a satellite radio antenna?

Satellite Radio & Cellular Antenna Relocation Guidelines The recommended location for plugging the remote antenna cable into the vehicle system on the blue connector on the passenger side of the vehicle. Purchase the appropriate body cable to meet your routing needs.

What are the guidelines for Satellite Radio relocation?

Satellite Radio & Cellular Antenna Relocation Guidelines Antenna cable length and connections will cause signal degradation. In order to maintain the manufact urers specified system performance, the total cable length from antenna connection to the radio connection should not exceed 7300 mm with three antenna connections.

Can a 2009 Silverado 1500 fit an OnStar antenna?

DOES NOT FIT 2009 SLVERADO 1500! The 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 OnStar antenna requires a 3 prong connection. Bought this for a 2008 Chevy Silverlado 1500. I needed the 3 wire antenna (part #25815079) not this 1wire antenna. Since all that I needed was the Fin/casing part (not the electric part inside), I just took it apart and swapped it.