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Originally Posted by Codeman

good to know. I'll probably install it and then run it in for the program.

Question though. My car came with XM, but I no longer use it. So would I still need the programing since I don't need the XM to function?
I assume so, but it never hurts to ask

Hmmm, somehow I knew this question would come up, just not this quickly.

In order to make the system work as designed (and tested), those vehicles with XM need to be properly wired and programmed. An installation as you describe has not been tested and there is a high probability of codes being set in the vehicle. Service charges for diagnostics would not be covered by warranty when it was discovered that the installation was performed improperly.

There could also be some issues at resale if the new buyer wanted XM and had to pay to have the installation completed.

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Greg Papendick

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	Greg Papendick Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Quote: Originally Posted by Codeman good to know. I'll probably install it and then run it in for the program. Question though. My car came with XM, but I no longer use it. So would I still need the programing since I don't need the XM to function? I assume so, but it never hurts to ask Hmmm, somehow I knew this question would come up, just not this quickly. In order to make the system work as designed (and tested), those vehicles with XM need to be properly wired and programmed. An installation as you describe has not been tested and there is a high probability of codes being set in the vehicle. Service charges for diagnostics would not be covered by warranty when it was discovered that the installation was performed improperly. There could also be some issues at resale if the new buyer wanted XM and had to pay to have the installation completed. Regards, Greg Papendick Global Portfolio Planner Electronics and Infotainment