GM tech 2 scan tool for rent?

[KevinW]

Guys, any GM techs out there? I put a AUX ipod interface in my 2004 Malibu, but I need the XM option turned on for it to work. Does anyone have a tech2 scan tool I could borrow for 5 min? Thanks!

[NJ Torque]

Don't know how are Oakhurst is from you... but I'd be more then happy to do it for you at work.

[KevinW]

Hi, Oakhurst in monmouth county? That is very close! I live just east of Freehold, just about 40 min away. I still need to replace the brakes, but we can definitely schedule something, thanks! If you want to PM me of email me to continue conversion, that would be great!

[KevinW]

OK, is there anyone else out there that might have one of these Tech 2 scanners?

NJ torque and I traded some texts, but I had an issue with my car that took longer than I thought to fix (new BCM required). I texted him recently to arrange a time, but maybe he is on vacation. I have not heard back from him.

Chevy dealer would not activate XM on the radio without doing the whole XM install :( A local place said they would try to do it (they have never tried to change a radio), but they want $125 (minimum diagnostic fee).

Any other suggestions?

The instructions are literally: hook up the tech2, go to radio digital options, highlight XM, activate, save. :(

Thx

[Grifter]

If it's really that easy we can try it at my place. Sounds like a 30 second job as far as those instructions go. Never done that on a Malibu though, most radio setups I've done involve SPS programming via the GM site.

EDIT: I'm in Princeton Junction by the way.

[KevinW]

Grifter, Princeton Junction is close to me as well (I work on Route 1 just north of there). So how do I go about stopping by? Thanks!