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CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 04:00 PM

OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off.

Blakout · 07-29-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off.

Looks like I might keep that service subscription after the 1-year "trial" runs out...

How much does OnStar cost to have?

CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 04:33 PM

http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/plans/index.jsp

"prima"Donna · 07-29-2009, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the info, Scott..........

chevydude26 · 07-29-2009, 04:42 PM

only issue is that if the robbers trash your car do you want it back...you'd have to notice it quickly...

if they trash it you'd be better off if they took your vehicle out of state and you get a brand new one payed for by insurance

D1BADZ · 07-29-2009, 04:42 PM

fancy fancy

CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by "prima"Donna

Thanks for the info, Scott..........

That's why I'm here

I don't see much news about the car anymore.....except for all the awesome aftermarket items. Makes me want to go to work for Mr. Hennessey!

montej23 · 07-29-2009, 04:49 PM

that is good stuff Scotty you know about everything

Blakout · 07-29-2009, 04:50 PM

I'd be stupid to not use the OnStar the car comes with after I get it, after paying so much money for the car itself. Looks like the new feature will be available with the cheaper Safe N Sound plan. I don't need the Directions + Connections because I already have a cell phone that does exactly that. It's worth the money for $300 a year..

Blakout · 07-29-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

only issue is that if the robbers trash your car do you want it back...you'd have to notice it quickly...

if they trash it you'd be better off if they took your vehicle out of state and you get a brand new one payed for by insurance

How long do you think it would take a robber to disengage the OnStar system in your car, rendering it useless? Is it something as simple as cutting a wire or is it pretty much unstoppable and fully integrated into the car?

What if the criminal leaves the car running? Any way they can make the car stall out if the criminal decides to try and leave the car running to avoid something like this?

FNKNSTN · 07-29-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off.

That's great. Now all the criminals have to do is figure a way to disconnect ONSTAR from power.

Or cut the battery cables and tow it.

hot ss · 07-29-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

That's great. Now all the criminals have to do is figure a way to disconnect ONSTAR from power.

Or cut the battery cables and tow it.

wrong, onstar has a short term power supply, if i'm not mistaken. disconnect doesn't help the bad guys. these days, you need a towtruck, and concrete bunker to hide it in.

third1 · 07-29-2009, 05:35 PM

Cool .....but I don't think I would want it back after a thug deflower it.

FNKNSTN · 07-29-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hot ss

wrong, onstar has a short term power supply, if i'm not mistaken. disconnect doesn't help the bad guys. these days, you need a towtruck, and concrete bunker to hide it in.

Is the transmitter in the satellite radio antenna?

Guthdawg · 07-29-2009, 06:09 PM

so should one consider LoJack if OnStar can do this ? Keep in mind that OnStar works only with "line of sight"... Meaning, if that you are underground, OnStar may not be able to connect right ?

Thanks.

gplus · 07-29-2009, 06:26 PM

Great Idea

CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 06:32 PM

James Bond had a Lotus that exploded when a theft was attempted

Guthdawg · 07-29-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

James Bond had a Lotus that exploded when a theft was attempted

Scotty,
I heard that Chevy dealerships are now selling LoJack with new cars....Regardless if that's true or not, is OnStar considered as good as LoJack ? In my opinion, LoJack is better because it has it's own power supply....And its registered with the Police.. And they have 'recovery guaranteed' with paying deductiables for you if your car is not recovered in 24 hours. I don't see OnStar offering that (yet).

I'm not saying OnStar is awful, I currently have it and I'm paying monthly charges for it, I'm just saying from a theft point of view. Is LoJack better ?

Your thoughts are welcomed sir.

Brian

CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 06:47 PM

I guess time will tell....but I did like this video -

Guthdawg · 07-29-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

I guess time will tell....but I did like this video -

Good stuff... I guess the jury is still out. We will see.

5thGenCamaroChick · 07-29-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off.

This is probably a really stupid question, as I seem to have a penchant for asking them. Anyway, for those of us who already have our camaros and are subscribing to onstar, will we have to have additional equipment for the ignition block or is it already set up for it? (okay, you can laugh now)

omegaman · 07-29-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the OnStar update but....

I would much rather have technology to remotely shut down the engine while it's running. If my car gets jacked here in the Phoenix metro area, in 3 hours it's in Mexico. Thieves aren't going to turn off the ignition until they cross the border - too late for existing OnStar technology to work.

DDustiNN · 07-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Didn't we have this discussion last week?

I think it's a great feature

broncosman · 07-29-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by omegaman

Thanks for the OnStar update but....

I would much rather have technology to remotely shut down the engine while it's running. If my car gets jacked here in the Phoenix metro area, in 3 hours it's in Mexico. Thieves aren't going to turn off the ignition until they cross the border - too late for existing OnStar technology to work.

that's when you gear up and do a "Bad Boys 2" mission to get your baby back. I'd go with ya.

PQ · 07-29-2009, 09:23 PM

I'll take my chances. I have insurance out the wasu.

07-29-2009, 04:00 PM	#1
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	New OnStar capability with your new 2010 Camaro OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off.

07-29-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,249	only issue is that if the robbers trash your car do you want it back...you'd have to notice it quickly... if they trash it you'd be better off if they took your vehicle out of state and you get a brand new one payed for by insurance __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

07-29-2009, 04:42 PM	#6
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,327 View My Garage	fancy fancy __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

07-29-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
Blakout Drives: 2000 Mercury Cougar Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 558	I'd be stupid to not use the OnStar the car comes with after I get it, after paying so much money for the car itself. Looks like the new feature will be available with the cheaper Safe N Sound plan. I don't need the Directions + Connections because I already have a cell phone that does exactly that. It's worth the money for $300 a year.. __________________

07-29-2009, 05:35 PM	#13
third1 speed freak Drives: 2012 Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,136 View My Garage	Cool .....but I don't think I would want it back after a thug deflower it. __________________ Current:2012 Cadilac Escalade.2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned&loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28

07-29-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/plans/index.jsp

07-29-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
"prima"Donna Drives: 2010 2LT/RS RJT - VIN 7085 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 13,400 View My Garage	Thanks for the info, Scott..........

07-29-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 931 View My Garage	that is good stuff Scotty you know about everything

07-29-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
Guthdawg R6P Order Drives: 2010 1SS CGM RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 203	so should one consider LoJack if OnStar can do this ? Keep in mind that OnStar works only with "line of sight"... Meaning, if that you are underground, OnStar may not be able to connect right ? Thanks. __________________ R6P - 1SS/RS CGM with Black int./6M/Chrome Wheels/Black Stripes 1100 - Feb. 03 2009 3800 - July 22 2009. VIN #27851 6000 - Aug 06 2009. This car is amazing !

07-29-2009, 06:26 PM	#16
gplus Drives: 2010 RY SSRS 2010 IBM LT2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: beckley wv 25801 Posts: 79	Great Idea

07-29-2009, 06:32 PM	#17
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	James Bond had a Lotus that exploded when a theft was attempted

07-29-2009, 06:47 PM	#19
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	I guess time will tell....but I did like this video -

07-29-2009, 07:24 PM	#22
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 426	Thanks for the OnStar update but.... I would much rather have technology to remotely shut down the engine while it's running. If my car gets jacked here in the Phoenix metro area, in 3 hours it's in Mexico. Thieves aren't going to turn off the ignition until they cross the border - too late for existing OnStar technology to work. __________________ 2SS RS, RJT, 6M, GRAY INT, 20" ACE WHLS, BLK RALLY STRIPES, AIRAID CAI, PFADT SPRINGS, KOOKS LT & CATS

07-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#23
DDustiNN Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,843	Didn't we have this discussion last week? I think it's a great feature __________________

07-29-2009, 09:23 PM	#25
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,524 View My Garage	I'll take my chances. I have insurance out the wasu. __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

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