I just got my 05 Cobalt SS today. I love it compared to my piece of junk 00 Sunfire. Anyways I got the MP3 Player radio and the book says it's XM Ready and I have the antenna on the roof for it. I can't figure out how to tune it or get the numbers I need to subscribe to it. Can anyone help me out with this? I have already tried pushing the BAND button but i can only get FM and AM channels to come up.

Thanks,
Dave

 

You should at least have an XM Information channel. XM doesn't come up when you switch through the bands at all? I would call the dealer and ask, that doesn't sound quite right. Mine came up with XM from the very beginning, but then again they were having first 3 months of service free when I bought mine less than a month ago. Call the dealer and ask about it, it should be working.

 

If I'm in a parking garage when I start my car it does the same thing, it's like the signal is getting blocked so it doesn't register it... after driving for about 5-10 min. it comes right in though... this probably doesn't help you but????

 

Well this kinda crossed my mind. Do you have On Star? If you have On Star and XM Radio you should have 2 antennas on the roof 05's have seperate antennas. If you have On Star and only one roof top antenna then you dont have an xm antenna. If no On Star then well I dunno what to say. If you have an XM Radio with no XM antenna I would presume it would not go to it on the radio.

 

Even simpler answer:

Is XM Service available in Canada and Mexico?
XM is only licensed to provide service to the US (All states except Alaska and Hawaii), its territories and adjacent waters. XM's satellite signal reaches into portions of Canada and Mexico near the U.S. borders however, XM's service is not currently sold in Canada, Mexico or any other region outside of the continental United States.

XM is coming to Canada, though, not sure when it is officially to begin, but I would call your dealer and find out the details. Sorry I didn't even think about this in my earlier reply. Definitely call the dealer and ask when XM will be available and what you will need to do to activate it.

 

If your in canada you can't get XM radio. The manual is probably for both the US/Canada version of the car. The radio is XM ready but that doesn't mean that it actually has XM installed in the car. If you have XM then there would be a little black antenna on the roof behind the sun roof. If you have an antenna on the roof in front of the sunroof thats onstar.

Chances are you can't have XM cause the Canadain Gov't doesn't allow it

 

It's coming to Canada though, this is from GM Canada's website:

General Motors Canada Welcomes CRTC Ruling
-Key Step Towards Offering XM Satellite Radio to Customers Across Canada-


Oshawa, Ontario (Friday, June 17, 2005) - General Motors of Canada Limited welcomes the CRTC decision to approve satellite radio in Canada. GM Canada will be working with Canadian Satellite Radio (CSR) and its partners to analyze the conditions of license and determine how to move as quickly as possible to address pent-up consumer demand for satellite radio in Canada.

“We are eager to move forward to introduce XM radio into our 2006 model year vehicles,” said Michael Grimaldi, president of GM of Canada. “Satellite radio is the biggest advancement in mobile audio technology in the last 60 years. XM is a great customer feature that will allow us to combine it with other safety and security features to enhance the value in new GM vehicles.”

During the 2006 model year, General Motors plans to offer XM radio from factory-installed receivers in more than 50 vehicle models - more than any other automotive manufacturer. Consumers purchasing a new GM vehicle with XM Satellite Radio would receive three trial months of XM service, digital quality sound and a fully-integrated appearance that comes with a factory installation.

“We welcome GM of Canada’s commitment to bring the best in satellite entertainment to their Canadian customers,” said John Bitove, chairman and CEO of CSR. “CSR is committed to providing GM customers, in both rural and urban communities, music, comedy, sports and news with a unique Canadian twist. GM’s customers coast-to-coast will appreciate the most diverse play list in Canadian history.”