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XM Band Presets for UM8, UAV or UA4 Navigation Radios - keywords digital display DRR navigation receiver station xmradio

Subject:XM Band Presets for UM8, UAV or UA4 Navigation Radios

Models:2004-2006 Buick Rainier, Rendezvous
2004-2006 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT
2005-2006 Cadillac CTS
2004-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, TrailBlazer, Trailblazer EXT
2004-2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Denali, Envoy, Envoy XL and Envoy XUV
2004-2006 Hummer H2 SUV, H2 SUT and H3
2006 Saab 9-7x



This PI has been updated to include 2005-2006 Cadillac CTS UAV Navigation Radios. Please discard PIT3970.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

When replacing the Navigation Radio RPO UM8, UAV or UA4, it may be noted that the default XM Band presets on the exchanged Navigation Radio recalls previously programmed stations but will display a different station. This is due to the XM Digital Radio Receiver (DRR) storing the XM Band presets.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Do not replace the Navigation Radio or the DRR for this concern. This is normal operating characteristic when replacing and programming the UM8, UAV or UA4 Navigation Radio. To update the displayed Navigation Radio XM Band preset, reprogramming each XM Band preset will be required.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.