Will Bluetooth work with steering audio controls?

[FutureCamaroOwner]

I bought the part from GM to add steering controls but have heard even after install and update the Bluetooth won't work. Has anyone got it to work?

[Alaskan SS]

If I remember correctly (I work remote, and haven't driven / seen my car in almost 3 weeks), the steering wheel controls don't work when you're streaming via Bluetooth. Only if you're plugged in to the USB port.

[FutureCamaroOwner]

Originally Posted by Alaskan SS

If I remember correctly (I work remote, and haven't driven / seen my car in almost 3 weeks), the steering wheel controls don't work when you're streaming via Bluetooth. Only if you're plugged in to the USB port.

So how does the car answer the phone? Does it have to be plugged in to the USB port?

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by FutureCamaroOwner

So how does the car answer the phone? Does it have to be plugged in to the USB port?

You're thinking of two different things.

In order to answer a phone via bluetooth you must have the appropriate Onstar box (only available on a 2LT, 2SS, or with the C&C package and can not be bought though a dealer or Onstar) or a Bluestar box (an aftermarket company and it costs about $300).

In order to stream music via Bluetooth you must have the correct PDIM which is available from a dealer of online.

[Alaskan SS]

You are exactly right, Mr Draco. Thanks for clearing up my memory on the issue, too...

[FutureCamaroOwner]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

You're thinking of two different things.

In order to answer a phone via bluetooth you must have the appropriate Onstar box (only available on a 2LT, 2SS, or with the C&C package and can not be bought though a dealer or Onstar) or a Bluestar box (an aftermarket company and it costs about $300).

In order to stream music via Bluetooth you must have the correct PDIM which is available from a dealer of online.

So in other words no phones calls lol. I got the 1LT and bought the PDIM, steering controls, and gauges. Not looking to add the box for and extra 300 just for phone calls. That's better spent on a cai

[Brownhornitt]

Originally Posted by FutureCamaroOwner

So in other words no phones calls lol. I got the 1LT and bought the PDIM, steering controls, and gauges. Not looking to add the box for and extra 300 just for phone calls. That's better spent on a cai

I bought one on ebay for a little more than $200 after I bought my Injen CAI and Flowmaster exhaust.