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Old 12-16-2017, 09:42 AM
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On Star and XM disconnect

Hello all,
I need the correct instructions to disconnect the XM radio and on Star feature from outputting any RF signal.

I would like the correct instructions that prevent the car from having errors or the inability to start.

So far, I have read about a possible fuse that can be pulled? Coax cables that may be able to be disconnected?
Of those two options I think power would be the best bet, as I have also read that the onstar module has a back up internal antenna and battery.

I have also heard that connectors can be pulled with pins that need to be jumped. But if the fuse cuts the power with no errors, I would prefer that.

Please let me know, as I would like to remove the RF radiation as soon as possible.

Thank you.
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Old 12-16-2017, 10:27 AM
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From the 2007 owner manual -
An OnStar® mini-fuse is located near the battery
in the rear of the vehicle.

It's worth a try!
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Old 12-16-2017, 10:44 AM
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Why disconnect it? If you don’t subscribe to OnStar, it’s not active anyways.
And you won’t need a new hat!

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Old 12-16-2017, 12:14 PM
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Problem is it is active. How else could you subscribe by pushing the button?
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Old 12-16-2017, 12:15 PM
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Well I was told the antenna is above your head in the roof and it out puts more than your cell phone, which is now being shown in the news that RF causes cancer, tumors, and a whole mess of problems. And if that’s the case, I don’t use both XM or On Star anyway, might as well disconnect them. Better safe than sorry.
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Old 12-16-2017, 12:16 PM
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No, OnStar is the rear antenna.
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Old 12-16-2017, 12:52 PM
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Oh, good. Must have been a different car I guess???

I don’t know about you guys, especially by the reply with the aluminum foil hat, but the news last night was talking about some scary stuff RF might be doing.

where is the XM antenna?
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Old 12-16-2017, 01:09 PM
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Same antenna for XM.
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Old 12-16-2017, 01:39 PM
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Have you been sleeping for the last 15 years? That story has surfaced and been debunked a hundred times. And it is about holding the cell phone on your ear.

But you do live in California.
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lol ok fine.
Thanks for all the info though.
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