XM 1 Preview at startup? Why? Can disable?

[Stanmanh]

Lately after restarting my car and turning on XM radio. XM always starts on XM channel 1 Preview. Is there a way to bypass this and just have it tune to some other station such as my favorites list?

I don't recall XM radio doing this channel 1 at startup. Is this just temporary? Any help please.

Thanks and happy holidays.

 

[DavidA5913]

It shouldn't do that. Try having XM re-fresh your car. If that doesn't work, take it to the dealer.

 

[ep010835]

In a previous thread someone correctly pointed out that once SiriusXM loses contact with the Mother Ship (I think this was a fabulous description) that it defaults to Channel 1 preview. I had this problem too and until I read the earlier thread. I was also perplexed by what was happening. I've since experimented with it and have learned that to keep this from happening, I have to turn SiriusXM off prior to entering my garage, or any other area where signal is lost, in order to keep the satellite receiver on the channel where I've set it.
I wish I could remember who posted this so credit could be given where it is due.

 

[Mac West]

After you submit this request, the refresh signal is normally sent within five minutes. If you are having trouble receiving the signal or need help finding your Radio ID, you can call our radio activation hotline at 1-855-697-3373.
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