Convertible owers how is your XM reception? - Page 2

mekirk2 · 10-14-2017, 09:47 PM

Mines worse than any vehicle I have had XM in but its not horrible. Looses signal under the smallest of trees sometimes - wifes Grand Cherokee and the rentals I drive never do that.

STYLO LT1 · 10-14-2017, 11:39 PM

None.

RCF · 10-15-2017, 07:39 AM

Mine's not great (non-vert). I lose it driving on the freeway in certain places, so must be some type of interference.

I don't use it much myself tho, 'cause I don't really like XM/Sirius personally. So no big deal to me. Wish it had HD radio vs satellite, and lose the butt-ugly shark fin...

camaromike77 · 10-15-2017, 09:05 AM

All good here. No issues.

craigss50 · 10-15-2017, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magsz

My car has the worst reception ever. Every other car ive owned with XM has never gone out like this.

Interruptions in a tunnel are to be expected.

Simply driving down the damned street in FLORIDA and having the XM cut out repeatedly is just obnoxious.

I think the car needs to go in.

OP, let me know if your dealer diagnoses an issue.

Will do. I live in Florida as well. Wonder if it has to do with where we live? Different angle to the sat? I put a XM radio /Nav system in my 2004 Corvette and mounted the antenna in the dash and had no issues with reception in the same areas I am having problems now.

MostlyHarmless · 10-15-2017, 10:43 AM

I’ve not driven a coupe so no direct comparison, but my XM seems as consistent as my other cars

Mark

dpevans · 10-15-2017, 07:18 PM

No issues, except the price.

Sboston4 · 10-15-2017, 09:00 PM

I noticed the 2018 verts now have a shark fin on the trunk just like the coupes have on top of the roof.

In 2016-2017 on the verts, the satellite antenna was mounted inside of the spoiler mounted on the trunk.

My guess is they changed the setup for a reason.

I'm in a coupe and rarely lose a signal unless I'm under an overpass.

mekirk2 · 10-15-2017, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sboston4

I noticed the 2018 verts now have a shark fin on the trunk just like the coupes have on top of the roof.

In 2016-2017 on the verts, the satellite antenna was mounted inside of the spoiler mounted on the trunk.

My guess is they changed the setup for a reason.

I'm in a coupe and rarely lose a signal unless I'm under an overpass.

My 16 vert has a shark fin - I was under the impression it was the xm antenna. Is it not?

GroundhogSS · 10-15-2017, 11:25 PM

The 2017 convertible also has the shark fin on the trunk. At least mine does.

Cchief · 10-18-2017, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mekirk2

My 16 vert has a shark fin - I was under the impression it was the xm antenna. Is it not?

The am/fm antenna is in the spoiler on the 2017 vert. The shark fin houses the XM antenna.
I am getting ready to change my spoiler and cannot find anyone who has relocated the antenna.

01pewterz28 · 10-18-2017, 08:23 PM

No issues so far

Emig5m · 10-18-2017, 08:39 PM

What about non-owers? You know, the people who paid out right for the car and don't owe on it?

craigss50 · 10-19-2017, 12:59 PM

Update: Well sort of: Over the past couple days I called SIRUSXM and had them reset the signal a couple times to no avail. Took it in this morning to the dealership and they said everything checked out normal. They checked the antenna connection and signal strength. I told them it was not normal since my other car doesn't lose the signal. I then stopped at a electronics installation shop and told them about the issue. They suggested the dealership hook up a new antenna to see if that fixes the issue. If that doesn't work to insist on a new tuner. I have to go back for a recall part (convertible top may stop operation) and at that time I will press the issue further.

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10-15-2017, 09:00 PM	#22
Sboston4 Drives: '17 LT Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 96 View My Garage	I noticed the 2018 verts now have a shark fin on the trunk just like the coupes have on top of the roof. In 2016-2017 on the verts, the satellite antenna was mounted inside of the spoiler mounted on the trunk. My guess is they changed the setup for a reason. I'm in a coupe and rarely lose a signal unless I'm under an overpass. __________________ Stirling

10-15-2017, 11:25 PM	#24
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 2,934	The 2017 convertible also has the shark fin on the trunk. At least mine does. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

10-18-2017, 08:23 PM	#26
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	No issues so far __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-14-2017, 09:47 PM	#15
mekirk2 Drives: 2016 2SS Ragtop Garnet Red Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alabama Posts: 447	Mines worse than any vehicle I have had XM in but its not horrible. Looses signal under the smallest of trees sometimes - wifes Grand Cherokee and the rentals I drive never do that.

10-14-2017, 11:39 PM	#16
STYLO LT1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Vert. Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Garden State Posts: 537	None.

10-15-2017, 07:39 AM	#17
RCF Drives: '17 2SS, NGM, MRC, DPP; '19 F150 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Katy (Houston), TX Posts: 440	Mine's not great (non-vert). I lose it driving on the freeway in certain places, so must be some type of interference. I don't use it much myself tho, 'cause I don't really like XM/Sirius personally. So no big deal to me. Wish it had HD radio vs satellite, and lose the butt-ugly shark fin...

10-15-2017, 10:43 AM	#20
MostlyHarmless Drives: 2016 2SS A8 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 85	I’ve not driven a coupe so no direct comparison, but my XM seems as consistent as my other cars Mark

10-15-2017, 07:18 PM	#21
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,207	No issues, except the price.

10-18-2017, 08:39 PM	#27
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	What about non-owers? You know, the people who paid out right for the car and don't owe on it?

10-19-2017, 12:59 PM	#28
craigss50 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Fifty Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 966	Update: Well sort of: Over the past couple days I called SIRUSXM and had them reset the signal a couple times to no avail. Took it in this morning to the dealership and they said everything checked out normal. They checked the antenna connection and signal strength. I told them it was not normal since my other car doesn't lose the signal. I then stopped at a electronics installation shop and told them about the issue. They suggested the dealership hook up a new antenna to see if that fixes the issue. If that doesn't work to insist on a new tuner. I have to go back for a recall part (convertible top may stop operation) and at that time I will press the issue further.

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