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Courtesy of: DiscountCarStereo.com Serving the internet community since 1995 BTH-GM3x QUICK START HANDS-FREE, AUDIO STREAMING INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR GM CLASS II VEHICLES WITH XM MODULE & RSE Created August 16, 2024 Revised October 24, 2024...
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OR WITHOUT RSE (DVD) Introduction Most 2003-12 GM Class II vehicles were outfitted with XM and with it a 1-year free subscription. Many opted to renew subscription while others did not, nevertheless the XM module remain hidden. If your GM vehicle has the hideaway XM module (See Fig.
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4. Splice/Tap/connect red wire to 12V Accessory supply in vehicle. (See Fig. 3) Unfortunately, there is no ACC wire on GM Class-II radio harness. Use voltmeter or test light to determine circuit condition and ensure power is only available when ignition key is in “ACC”, ‘ON “, “RUN” or “RAP” positions.
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Fig. 4a Fig. 6 9. Connect installation harness 16-pin plug (See Fig. 7) to module 16-pin Warning: Aux jack may be left freestanding, but to be mounted, ensure connector (See Fig. 8) panel is less than 4mm thick otherwise shaft may not protrude enough to engage with nut.
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Optional USB extension cable installation Note: 1. Optional USB dash mount extension cable is not required for operation, however it extends USB charging port (See Fig. 11) to dashboard, glovebox etc. The USB port supports software updates and charging only Drill a ¾”...
Pairing Operation Pairing process varies among devices but the basic steps are the same. This process is done upon initial install and will not have to be repeated. Turn ignition and radio “ON” 2. Press “BAND” button on radio to enter Bluetooth mode Turn ignition and radio “ON”...
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8. My radio has a “BAND” button but vehicle does not have an XM tuner; will the BTH-GM3x work? If vehicle does not have an XM module the BTH-GM3x sadly, will not work (even if vehicle has RSE because the BTH-GM3x connects to the XM module 16-pin plug) 9.
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Right Front Passenger Compartment Rear (Trunk) Rear (Trunk) Disclaimer Montana Above Steering Column • This product has no affiliation with GM Sunfire Rear Deck (center) • We’re not liable for misuse of this product. Vibe Right Rear Q-Panel •We recommend professional installation...
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