Stream Audio only to stock stereo - Crux BTS-GM1X

[PatDTN]

I've been searching for a good solution to be able to stream music from my phone into my stock stereo.

Mine is a 2009 LTZ Tahoe so I have the nav, backup camera, xm, et al. I already have the ability to connect my phone via bluetooth to the OnStar system for making and taking phone calls.

Currently I've been using the aux in but it's a pain in the butt to keep connecting and disconnecting that cable. Plus it's ugly.

Someone on here noted that you can pair with two different bluetooth devices; one for phone and the other for streaming music. Cha-CHING. I didn't know that. I found a bluetooth device that connects to the aux in and so I don't have to worry about batteries, has a 12v adapter for the power ports on the dash. Not all that cool since those are always on and I don't feel like rewiring them to be switched.

Continuing to search I came across this: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_249BTSGM1X/Crux-BTS-GM1X-Bluetooth-Interface.html On the surface it's exactly what I need.

I'm wondering if anyone has messed with this yet and what kind of experience did you have?

 

[PatDTN]

Due to the overwhelming response to this question I decided to go for it.

Here's the entire unit and it's box and instructions.

The whole installation took seconds.

Release the glove box;

Locate the XM unit, pull the stock plug, install the new harness that came with the unit between the XM unit and its plug. Plug in the new connector off the harness to the black box and cable tie things out of the way. Close up the glovebox, pair my phone to the black box, and select the new streaming on my XM menu.

It's sweet. Now my phone can stay in my pocket. I can stream music from my phone and if I want to hear Waze tell me where to go I can still put it in my phone holder and now I don't have to connect the aux cable.

 

[Ob1hybrid]

Does it stay connected or do have manually pair it every time you enter the vehicle?

 

[PatDTN]

It stays paired. Not only that but if I've left Pandora up on my phone but not running it pairs very quickly and starts playing music. I've used Waze, made and received phone calls through the stock hands free setup. It all works perfectly. This is great though it doesn't show what's playing on screen; there's no built in app on this 2009 stereo.

If you're listening to something with tracks you supposedly can ue steering wheel controls to change tracks.

Pat in Tennessee

 

[gooffeyguy]

Won't the steering wheel controls change channels? When your phone is paired to this, can you still listen to XM stations?

Interesting device. Keep us updated. I might get one because my wife likes to play music from her phone and currently using a rechargeable Bluetooth dongle plugging into the line in jack.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[PatDTN]

The instructions tell you that a long press on the scan down button swaps between bluetooth and xm.

Pat in Tennessee

 

[Ob1hybrid]

Might just give it a try. Thanx.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Due to the overwhelming response to this question I decided to go for it.

Here's the entire unit and it's box and instructions.

The whole installation took seconds.

Release the glove box;

Locate the XM unit, pull the stock plug, install the new harness that came with the unit between the XM unit and its plug. Plug in the new connector off the harness to the black box and cable tie things out of the way. Close up the glovebox, pair my phone to the black box, and select the new streaming on my XM menu.

It's sweet. Now my phone can stay in my pocket. I can stream music from my phone and if I want to hear Waze tell me where to go I can still put it in my phone holder and now I don't have to connect the aux cable.

What did your XM unit look like and where about behind the glove box is it?

I've swung my glovebox down and took a look but didn't see anything obvious.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[PatDTN]

That's it on the right in silver. The plug on the bottom left is where you plug the harness in and reconnect the other end of the harness to the original plug. No cutting.

 

[gooffeyguy]

That's it on the right in silver. The plug on the bottom left is where you plug the harness in and reconnect the other end of the harness to the original plug. No cutting.

Mine's not there. I even just went out to double check. Nothing there except that screen/filter up high there. I looked around with a light also and can't find anything like that under the dash. I have the navigation type stereo like yours, but I know starting in 2012 they went to a hard drive based head unit instead of dvd. Maybe mine is built into the radio?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[PatDTN]

Hit the link to Crutchfield I posted in the first post. They have answers. They're quite good. You can call them if you need to. I assume you do have XM...

 

[gooffeyguy]

Got my unit from Crutchfield in the mail today. Called their tech support and still can't find the XM box to hook this up. He checked with a couple other sources and called me back after finding a location diagram of behind the dashboard and still showing it behind the glovebox area.

I'll have to mess with it on Sunday. We are heading to Mizzou in a bit for homecoming weekend

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[gooffeyguy]

Nope, still can't find the XM unit where this plugs into.

I figured maybe it's built into the radio so I pulled the trim bezel and pulled the 12v socket panel, hvac panel, and radio (they are staggered and you have to pull out the lower ones to get the radio out). Looked at the connections on the back of the radio and none of them match this Crux harness.

There is a silver box mounted under where all thes go that has some plug harnesses facing toward the firewall, but the sticker on it didn't have anything about XM, only the Bluetooth emblem and some HEXMEID and DECMEID numbers listed on it.

I also looked back where the jack is stored and behind it towards the rear. There is a black plastic box mounted but only has GM part numbers on it and the plug harnesses don't look like they'd match.

One other place I forgot to look thats easily accessible is under the cup holders in the center console. I know the amp and sub is under there, maybe the XM module is also. I'll check that out in a bit.

EDIT: Just checked under the cupholder area of center console and NOPE!

Otherwise I'm stumped!

Here's some pics. First is behind glovebox where it should be. Second is back of radio, third and fourth pic is that Bluetooth box.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[PatDTN]

I'm surprised Crutchfield isn't being more help. You do have XM right? Did you buy the truck new? Is it possible that's an aftermarket radio? Doesn't look like much from the back.

You've definitely been thorough in searching for the XM box. I don't have any more ideas except to call Crutchfield again.

Pat in Tennessee

 

[gooffeyguy]

I'm surprised Crutchfield isn't being more help. You do have XM right? Did you buy the truck new? Is it possible that's an aftermarket radio? Doesn't look like much from the back.

You've definitely been thorough in searching for the XM box. I don't have any more ideas except to call Crutchfield again.

Pat in Tennessee

Not new, but only 2nd owner. It's the factory nav radio and does have XM.

While searching the net for an answer I've seen some posts or comments on youtube stating that theirs isn't behind the glovebox but no one answered or replied, so I know there are some models that have it located elsewhere.

Mine's a 2012 Denali

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[Tonyrodz]

Nope, still can't find the XM unit where this plugs into.

I figured maybe it's built into the radio so I pulled the trim bezel and pulled the 12v socket panel, hvac panel, and radio (they are staggered and you have to pull out the lower ones to get the radio out). Looked at the connections on the back of the radio and none of them match this Crux harness.

There is a silver box mounted under where all thes go that has some plug harnesses facing toward the firewall, but the sticker on it didn't have anything about XM, only the Bluetooth emblem and some HEXMEID and DECMEID numbers listed on it.

I also looked back where the jack is stored and behind it towards the rear. There is a black plastic box mounted but only has GM part numbers on it and the plug harnesses don't look like they'd match.

One other place I forgot to look thats easily accessible is under the cup holders in the center console. I know the amp and sub is under there, maybe the XM module is also. I'll check that out in a bit.

EDIT: Just checked under the cupholder area of center console and NOPE!

Otherwise I'm stumped!

Here's some pics. First is behind glovebox where it should be. Second is back of radio, third and fourth pic is that Bluetooth box.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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Onstar.

 

[Tonyrodz]

This was the only info I could find about location, and it's from a 2010 Silverado 2500. Maybe it's similar. It says it's behind the glovebox. Here's the link tho.
https://www.silveradosierra.com/mobile-electronics/where-is-the-xm-tuner-located-t237.html

 

[gooffeyguy]

This was the only info I could find about location, and it's from a 2010 Silverado 2500. Maybe it's similar. It says it's behind the glovebox. Here's the link tho.
https://www.silveradosierra.com/mobile-electronics/where-is-the-xm-tuner-located-t237.htmlView attachment 209789

That's where it should be and where EVERYPLACE says it's at, but it's not.

My first pic compared to the OP's (PatDTN) posted pic of behind the glovebox

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon XL Denali
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

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[Mickey_7106]

interesting device. if the phone is paired up to this device while streaming music will it switch over to bluetooth calling when i receive a phone call?

 

[PatDTN]

interesting device. if the phone is paired up to this device while streaming music will it switch over to bluetooth calling when i receive a phone call?

The phone pairs to the stock parts for hands free calling. It stays connected there. The phone will ALSO pair to this device for streaming everything that isn't phone calls to the stereo. Bonus it's really quick to connect and start music.

I didn't realize phones could do that with two simultaneous devices until I stumbled across something recently. Now I not only have this device but ive paired my phone to the Garmin on my motorcycle for calls and paired directly to my bluetooth headset for streaming music. Oh, and the Garmin is paired to my headset as well for directions and weather alerts.