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I have a 2008 Tahoe with Nav and XM. I would like to get XM Navtraffic. I got a salvage 2009 Tahoe Xm receiver P/N 15945676. I installed it and I get AM, FM and Onstar they all work. On XM I get Theftlock. I went to a dealer and the Tec did not know how to

re-learn VIN to DRR using tech 2 tool.

 

Thanks,

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I was under the impression that the NavTraffic was a function of the radio itself. I have googled it and found some results but haven't read through all to know everything about that upgrade. I am also not sure that the XM box can be unlocked.

 

What have you found out about the upgrade? I would like to have it done too.

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My understanding is the 2009 XM Module is exclusive to the VIN and Navigation radio it was originally installed with. So buying a used XM module with NavTraffic doesnt seem to be a viable option unless someone has had success unlocking it.

 

On a couple forums others have had success but only with brand new 09 XM modules they were able to order through part suppliers.

 

Now I hear that XM module is restricted just like the BlueTooth OnStar VCIM.

 

Im interested as well because I want to do it and there are some 09 XM modules available on Ebay.

 

Please let us all know if you get it unlocked because many on this forum are looking to get XM NavTraffic.

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I used this trick on the XM box I put in my 2012 work truck. Thanks michaelbm for your work and post. My XM reverts to channel 1 after being shut off for a while, but my radio head has never lost the preset channels I programmed into it. Since there are 36 options, I am not too concerned about pushing a radio button to get the XM channel I want after start up. To me, this is much better than an aftermarket XM player with wires all over. I am happy with the results.

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