Registering Replacement XM Receivers (ASN0105-04)

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Registering Replacement XM Receivers (ASN0105-04)
Publication date: 2005-01-01
Reference number: ASN0105-04

Registering Replacement XM Receivers

Registering Replacement XM Receivers

ACURA SERVICE NEWS

Reference Number(s): ASN0105-04,Β Date of Issue:Β  January 1, 2005
ACURA: 2005 MDX, 2004 3.5RL, 2005 RL, 2004-05 TL, and 2005 TSX
CATEGORY: Acura Service News
APPLIES TO: 2005 MDX, 2004 3.5RL, 2005 RL, 2004-05 TL, and 2005 TSX

SERVICE INFORMATION

Replacing an XM receiver? Don't forget to register the replacement receiver with XM. This lets XM know there's a different receiver in the vehicle. Here's how:

  1. Before unplugging the XM receiver, tune the radio to XM channel 0, and write down the eight-digit XM radio ID number in the radio display.
  2. After installing the replacement XM receiver, tune the radio to XM channel 0, and write down the eight-digit XM receiver ID number in the display.
  3. Call XM at 800-852-9696Β  . When you call, have your dealer number, the VIN, and the XM radio ID numbers you wrote down for both the original XM receiver and its replacement. When you hear the automated menu, enter the Acura priority code 9466Β  to route your call to an XM agent.
  4. '05 RL only:Β  After registering the XM receiver, call Acura Client Services at 800-382-2238Β  , and have them enter the VIN into the Customer Service Administration Tool (CSAT).

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