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Dboy23 · 12-27-2009, 09:59 AM

Thanks to Becky for the help, she answered all my questions.

camaro_eddie · 12-27-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dboy23

For some reason my XM isn't working anymore, I thought we get 1 month free. Also I think my OnStar was registered before I even purchased the vehicle, is there a way to check that? Car was purchased on 09/09/2009 and after like a month my 30 minutes for phone calls (should have lasted for a year) got disconnected, it's weird.

just hit your onstar button and they can answer all your questions and get you set up properly. the dealeship only activates saying the car has been sold but they should have told you to press the onstar and get things set up for your personal account.

lwlkr92 · 12-27-2009, 10:09 AM

I am pretty sure that XM is free for 3 months. Check your window sticker.

Nutbutt · 12-27-2009, 10:20 AM

XM is active for 3 Months, you can go online to the web site, It will show you when it was activated and when the deactivation date is. When I first looked my XM up the date was not a full 3 months. I called them up told them the date that I took delivery and they gave me 3 months from there. I do believe they check with the dealer since they called me 2 days after I called XM. The dealer was concerned that something was wrong with the car.
Remember if you keep the XM go for the ZWINBACK package to get the $77 a year price.
Just wondering how XM going to jerk me around next year !

Lazertoast · 12-27-2009, 10:41 AM

Mine was free for 3 months. It wasn't activated until the cutie at the dealer was going through all of the features with me.

Thanks for the tip on the ZWINBACK package Mr. Butt

I have gone through XM withdrawals before and they were a beast. This time I am not giving it up.

CamaroScotty · 12-27-2009, 10:57 AM

As far as OnStar, we are required to submit the information before you pick it up, so they have it when you push the blue button....or we (dealers) get penalized.

CamaroScotty · 12-27-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dboy23

For some reason my XM isn't working anymore, I thought we get 1 month free. Also I think my OnStar was registered before I even purchased the vehicle, is there a way to check that? Car was purchased on 09/09/2009 and after like a month my 30 minutes for phone calls (should have lasted for a year) got disconnected, it's weird.

Kenny Ross delivered your car on 08/20/2009

chevy 3 · 12-27-2009, 11:09 AM

this sounds dumbe. but i dont get xm very well in my area do to the trees . most of are roads are over covered . sooo the xm comes and gos even thoe i like the xm its not worth the cost. xm has tride to bill me for service after the trile has ended. ive gotten 4 to 5 bills asking for payment .what the f i never asked for the serv inthe fist place now the keep trying to bill me . has enyone ells had this problem?

Dboy23 · 12-27-2009, 11:12 AM

Thanks guys!

Michael_Js · 12-27-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

this sounds dumbe. but i dont get xm very well in my area do to the trees . most of are roads are over covered . sooo the xm comes and gos even thoe i like the xm its not worth the cost. xm has tride to bill me for service after the trile has ended. ive gotten 4 to 5 bills asking for payment .what the f i never asked for the serv inthe fist place now the keep trying to bill me . has enyone ells had this problem?

XM is line of site of the satellites - otherwise it drops since it's digital. There are cities with XM repeaters (on the ground) - my former company made many of them for XM. Never gotten a bill, just letters in the mail asking to sign up. Call them and be sure you're canceled. Mine ended earlier this month and I have NO intention of subscribing...

ChriSS84 · 12-27-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy 3

this sounds dumbe. but i dont get xm very well in my area do to the trees . most of are roads are over covered . sooo the xm comes and gos even thoe i like the xm its not worth the cost. xm has tride to bill me for service after the trile has ended. ive gotten 4 to 5 bills asking for payment .what the f i never asked for the serv inthe fist place now the keep trying to bill me . has enyone ells had this problem?

WOW

1badSS/RS · 12-27-2009, 06:15 PM

XM is a racket. I've about had it with them. Just cancelled the silverado and CTS and will not renew Vette when it expires. I do not want to extend past the trial period with the SS, but will see. Don't ever give them your credit card # if you do purchase their service and don't pay more than 77.00. Once they have your credit card they will continue to bill even after you cancel, then they send paper bills for service you are not getting or wanting.
If they simply had one low price and you can either get it or not, with no games, it would be fine but sadly that is not the case.

Lakotah · 12-29-2009, 11:45 PM

XM and Sirius used to be good. Now it is more commercials, just like regular radio. I want to listen to music, not commercials.
I won't renew when my trial is up. XM and Sirius both suck now.

*mlee* · 12-30-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

As far as OnStar, we are required to submit the information before you pick it up, so they have it when you push the blue button....or we (dealers) get penalized.

Ahhhhhh so that's why I couldn't get my Salesman to stop playing w/ On-Star and get the heck out of my car so I could take off...

12-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	XM/OnStar Questions. Thanks to Becky for the help, she answered all my questions. __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD) Last edited by Dboy23; 12-27-2009 at 11:12 AM.

12-27-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	XM is active for 3 Months, you can go online to the web site, It will show you when it was activated and when the deactivation date is. When I first looked my XM up the date was not a full 3 months. I called them up told them the date that I took delivery and they gave me 3 months from there. I do believe they check with the dealer since they called me 2 days after I called XM. The dealer was concerned that something was wrong with the car. Remember if you keep the XM go for the ZWINBACK package to get the $77 a year price. Just wondering how XM going to jerk me around next year ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

12-27-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	Thanks guys! __________________ # 28 - Victory Red 1LT/RS (SOLD)

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12-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#3
lwlkr92 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 156 View My Garage	I am pretty sure that XM is free for 3 months. Check your window sticker.

12-27-2009, 10:41 AM	#5
Lazertoast Drives: TORMENT - 2SS / M6 / Black on Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 90	Mine was free for 3 months. It wasn't activated until the cutie at the dealer was going through all of the features with me. Thanks for the tip on the ZWINBACK package Mr. Butt I have gone through XM withdrawals before and they were a beast. This time I am not giving it up.

12-27-2009, 10:57 AM	#6
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	As far as OnStar, we are required to submit the information before you pick it up, so they have it when you push the blue button....or we (dealers) get penalized.

12-27-2009, 11:09 AM	#8
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	this sounds dumbe. but i dont get xm very well in my area do to the trees . most of are roads are over covered . sooo the xm comes and gos even thoe i like the xm its not worth the cost. xm has tride to bill me for service after the trile has ended. ive gotten 4 to 5 bills asking for payment .what the f i never asked for the serv inthe fist place now the keep trying to bill me . has enyone ells had this problem?

12-27-2009, 06:15 PM	#12
1badSS/RS Drives: Rally Yellow Transformers pkg Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: crossville,tennessee Posts: 1,043	XM is a racket. I've about had it with them. Just cancelled the silverado and CTS and will not renew Vette when it expires. I do not want to extend past the trial period with the SS, but will see. Don't ever give them your credit card # if you do purchase their service and don't pay more than 77.00. Once they have your credit card they will continue to bill even after you cancel, then they send paper bills for service you are not getting or wanting. If they simply had one low price and you can either get it or not, with no games, it would be fine but sadly that is not the case.

12-29-2009, 11:45 PM	#13
Lakotah Drives: 2015 1LE Charcoal Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 72	XM and Sirius used to be good. Now it is more commercials, just like regular radio. I want to listen to music, not commercials. I won't renew when my trial is up. XM and Sirius both suck now.