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spaceaholic · 06-15-2013, 08:02 PM

I know this has been addressed in other forums but am unaware of anybody specifically talking to the ZL1...

Is there a fuse or way to remove the ONSTAR boxes in the ZL1 (I do not want ONSTAR having access to my vehicle)...

Tyler H · 06-15-2013, 08:04 PM

Just don't subscribe to it.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 06-15-2013, 09:56 PM

If OnStar wants you, there is no way to stop it. If you disable it, like the Terminator it will regenerate itself and track you even harder.

FireCracker · 06-15-2013, 09:57 PM

You hiding dead bodies????

slick rick · 06-15-2013, 10:07 PM

Remove the module

kevin1106 · 06-15-2013, 10:15 PM

Onstar module is located in the glove box... Remove glove box, then remove 3 screw on top,( under the dash but on top of the glove box), remove panel, then look up, you'll see the module... Disconnect it and no more onstar...

214Chevelle · 06-15-2013, 10:32 PM

Just so you know and maybe you could give two flying f*#ks, but whatever goes wrong with the car, and I do mean whatever, GM will say you voided the warranty. It may not even be a repair directly related to the OnStar option, but if it comes down to GM covering an expensive repair and you being an unauthorized, untrained person.........just beware.

BAD ZL1 · 06-15-2013, 11:06 PM

Bugs me too having the onstar logo's including the red loss of signal onstar that catches my eye sometimes in the middle of the mirror. I dont subscribe, I dont use or need it, when you dont subscribe, it should kill those stupid lights on the mirror. When my warranty is up, Im disconnecting that module.

Normagene · 06-15-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FireCracker

You hiding dead bodies????

He's driving a Camaro ZL1. Only two possibilities of what may be in the trunk. Jeremy Clarkson, BBC Top Gear Star, has stated for the record that only two kinds of people drive camaro's. 1. Drug Dealers and 2. Murderers. That being said; you'll need a hell of a lot more than just a warrant to see what's in my trunk! Just saying......

spaceaholic · 06-15-2013, 11:30 PM

Most people are unaware that even if an individual does not subscribe to ONSTAR or hit the button, ONSTAR has the ability to covertly monitor the discussions of occupants in the vehicle and collect telemetry on vehicle operations.

ONSTAR is also vulnerable to hacking .....so others, not affiliated with ONSTAR Corporation also have the ability to take control/exploit the system for nepharious activity.

hognutz · 06-15-2013, 11:31 PM

I think it is funny that you get three months of onstar (who cares) and a company I won't name is running comercials of three years free of a similar service. I don't expect lifetime but when you buy a new car 3 months is a joke.

I don't like to bash companies but GM is dropping the ball on onstar and XM. 3 months???? it is retarded plain and simple.

I don't know why people freak on onstar it is a module in the car. disconect the harness no more onstar. If you car was jacked by a stupid thief though it might be nice to have still pluged in.

ZL1-V · 06-16-2013, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hognutz

I think it is funny that you get three months of onstar (who cares) and a company I won't name is running comercials of three years free of a similar service. I don't expect lifetime but when you buy a new car 3 months is a joke.

I don't like to bash companies but GM is dropping the ball on onstar and XM. 3 months???? it is retarded plain and simple.

I don't know why people freak on onstar it is a module in the car. disconect the harness no more onstar. If you car was jacked by a stupid thief though it might be nice to have still pluged in.

And if you aren't subscribed it will be useless anyway as they won't provide the information. I have had a vehicle stolen before. The best thing to have to protect against thieves is a good insurance.

mrfuelie · 06-16-2013, 11:28 AM

Don't pay them when they send the bill, and they will send it.

cam99 · 06-16-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Normagene

He's driving a Camaro ZL1. Only two possibilities of what may be in the trunk. Jeremy Clarkson, BBC Top Gear Star, has stated for the record that only two kinds of people drive camaro's. 1. Drug Dealers and 2. Murderers. That being said; you'll need a hell of a lot more than just a warrant to see what's in my trunk! Just saying......

Best show ever! I'm watching the fathers day marathon of top gear on bbc america right now

06-15-2013, 08:02 PM	#1
spaceaholic SpaceAholic Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sierra Vista Arizona Posts: 38	How do you disable ONSTAR in the ZL1? I know this has been addressed in other forums but am unaware of anybody specifically talking to the ZL1... Is there a fuse or way to remove the ONSTAR boxes in the ZL1 (I do not want ONSTAR having access to my vehicle)...

06-15-2013, 10:07 PM	#5
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Remove the module __________________

06-15-2013, 10:32 PM	#7
214Chevelle Drives: 72 Chevelle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 116	Just so you know and maybe you could give two flying f*#ks, but whatever goes wrong with the car, and I do mean whatever, GM will say you voided the warranty. It may not even be a repair directly related to the OnStar option, but if it comes down to GM covering an expensive repair and you being an unauthorized, untrained person.........just beware. __________________

06-15-2013, 11:31 PM	#11
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	I think it is funny that you get three months of onstar (who cares) and a company I won't name is running comercials of three years free of a similar service. I don't expect lifetime but when you buy a new car 3 months is a joke. I don't like to bash companies but GM is dropping the ball on onstar and XM. 3 months???? it is retarded plain and simple. I don't know why people freak on onstar it is a module in the car. disconect the harness no more onstar. If you car was jacked by a stupid thief though it might be nice to have still pluged in. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

06-15-2013, 08:04 PM	#2
Tyler H XLR8TNG Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary,Ab Posts: 371	Just don't subscribe to it.

06-15-2013, 09:56 PM	#3
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,449	If OnStar wants you, there is no way to stop it. If you disable it, like the Terminator it will regenerate itself and track you even harder.

06-15-2013, 09:57 PM	#4
FireCracker Banned Drives: a car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: not where i wanna be :) Posts: 2,114	You hiding dead bodies????

06-15-2013, 10:15 PM	#6
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Onstar module is located in the glove box... Remove glove box, then remove 3 screw on top,( under the dash but on top of the glove box), remove panel, then look up, you'll see the module... Disconnect it and no more onstar...

06-15-2013, 11:06 PM	#8
BAD ZL1 BAD ZL1 Drives: 2013 VIN 48 Victory Red ZL1! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 707	Bugs me too having the onstar logo's including the red loss of signal onstar that catches my eye sometimes in the middle of the mirror. I dont subscribe, I dont use or need it, when you dont subscribe, it should kill those stupid lights on the mirror. When my warranty is up, Im disconnecting that module.

06-15-2013, 11:30 PM	#10
spaceaholic SpaceAholic Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sierra Vista Arizona Posts: 38	Most people are unaware that even if an individual does not subscribe to ONSTAR or hit the button, ONSTAR has the ability to covertly monitor the discussions of occupants in the vehicle and collect telemetry on vehicle operations. ONSTAR is also vulnerable to hacking .....so others, not affiliated with ONSTAR Corporation also have the ability to take control/exploit the system for nepharious activity.

06-16-2013, 11:28 AM	#13
mrfuelie Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southeastern Washington State Posts: 62	Don't pay them when they send the bill, and they will send it.