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Jun 18, 2014 | 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike1995

Actually Roy, I am correct. If you had READ what I said in reference to the shape of the antenna, I am correct. But not in the case of his antenna. His is missing the antenna itself, but still has the mounting plate still attached to the glass. The newer style/shark fin antenna is a dual antenna. One is for cellular and the other is for GPS.

I do believe it'* the XM receiver antenna as well for the ones equipped.

Jun 18, 2014 | 09:02 PM

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What is the little antenna used for that is located on the outside rear window, passenger side? It is related to the small black plastic container (size of pack of chewing gum) that is glued to the inside front windshield, above the driver.

Yes, that antenna is for Onstar, and the little black box I think you are referring to is your sensor for the Rainsence system...

By the way, there was a recall for those antennas...

Jun 19, 2014 | 06:30 AM

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they look like an afterthought. i wouldnt have thought that was something gm did, looks like one of those cellular boosters you can buy and stick on there