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MCA · 09-24-2009, 09:51 AM

I'm really choked to have been told by my local chevy dealer that the Bluetooth functionality for my phone has been disabled....?

They claim that this was done because there is no OnStar Sat coverage out here in the desert.

WTF ?! OnStar should have nothing to do with Bluetooth?

Q - Does anyone know of a way to get into the on board computer and get this functionality back?

I've tried a factory re-set but still nothing.

Any thoughts or explanations from the team in Oshawa as to why this was done would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

MCA ( SIM SS/RS )
Dubai, UAE

JM10 · 10-05-2009, 02:13 AM

I got it by accident, try to conect an Ipod , then go to config or press the menu button, the blutooth menu will appear.

JM

MCA · 10-05-2009, 03:58 AM

thanks for trying but this is not going to work for me out here in international land

it's been disabled because ONStar is not available out here and I'm trying to find a shortcut to get around it....looks like i'm sunk though - it seems there is some kind of shared hardware component that was not put in by the factory for cars outside of the States....real bummer

Brokinarrow · 10-05-2009, 02:18 PM

This guy has the same problem in the Caymen Islands:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45246
Doesn't look like anyone had a fix for him either. You could try purchasing a stateside radio unit and swap it out maybe:

Thats about all I can think of though.

salohi · 10-08-2009, 09:00 AM

dear MCA,

I live in KSA and got the same ****ing problem
but figured something out, when the AUX is on push the menu button, the bluetooth menu will appears.

but the problem is i can connect my mobile for transfer the music to the car but not for the calling

what is the problem.

UCF w00t · 10-08-2009, 11:25 AM

There's 2 bluetooth modules if you have a 2SS, one in the PDIM for playing music and one in the OnStar unit for using for hands free calling. The problem is, the latter is part of the OnStar unit. Your car may not even have one. Or maybe they just remove the fuse for it? I don't know what the protocol is but this is likely the same for all GM cars so I'm sure if it's possible, someone has done it for another vehicle before.

khislop007 · 10-10-2009, 08:05 PM

Yeah I sent codeman (GM employee) a PM and this is what he told me:

Quote:

Originally Posted by codeman71

Unfortunately, you are correct that for the phone Bluetooth, that is contained in the OnStar module. I know people are trying to figure out how they can add Bluetooth to their 1SS cars and others that didn't get the C&C package, so eventually somebody may figure it out, but right now, it's not possible.

Sorry that I couldn't help, but I hope you're able to enjoy your car!!!

JM10 · 10-11-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCA

thanks for trying but this is not going to work for me out here in international land

it's been disabled because ONStar is not available out here and I'm trying to find a shortcut to get around it....looks like i'm sunk though - it seems there is some kind of shared hardware component that was not put in by the factory for cars outside of the States....real bummer

Mine is an international order, mexican order. No onstar too

I dont have gate controls also

khislop007 · 10-11-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM10

I dont have gate controls also

Yeah, I forgot to mention that too. They must think we don't have garage doors either

DemoDemon · 10-13-2009, 08:05 AM

Same prob

UCF w00t · 10-13-2009, 10:13 AM

I noticed in TIS2WEB that there's a separate radio programming for "export" cars. I'm guessing they've just disabled it in there. Maybe you can convince your dealer to grab the non-export radio programming and try it out?

glambert1 · 10-13-2009, 10:57 AM

try an add on unit this one looks very good
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/b...-free-car-kits

Hushhush · 10-15-2009, 09:23 PM

There are two possible options. For European Radios, they don't use Onstar, they use another module. You would need to get the low speed module add in some custom wiring and somehow have the radio reprogrammed to use this Module.

The alternative and probably much easier way is use a hands free kit. This is not guaranteed to work but probably will. Pin 13 (-) and pin 20 (+) on the radio are the same inputs used by Onstar. Pin 15 (Mute) should mute the audio and switch it to whatever sound is coming in through - and + regardless of how the radio is set up. You would basically need some kind of hands free kit that could ground a wire when a call is taking place.

BigNK · 10-20-2009, 05:18 PM

MCA, i have the same problem and i live in KSA. the strange thing that i could not understand that u dont need the on start technology to have ur calls (i guess). ur using the speakers through the blue tooth connection!!!

i tried to make a phone call while the music is being streamed from my phone. the music will be muted automatically but the sound wont come from cars speakers..

i beleive that there is something missing in the programming, and it can be solved!! if all the hardware is there...

lets keep this topic active we might reach to an answer!!

09-24-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
MCA Drives: silver 2010 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dubai Posts: 11	Bluetooth Disabled on International Orders?? I'm really choked to have been told by my local chevy dealer that the Bluetooth functionality for my phone has been disabled....? They claim that this was done because there is no OnStar Sat coverage out here in the desert. WTF ?! OnStar should have nothing to do with Bluetooth? Q - Does anyone know of a way to get into the on board computer and get this functionality back? I've tried a factory re-set but still nothing. Any thoughts or explanations from the team in Oshawa as to why this was done would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance! MCA ( SIM SS/RS ) Dubai, UAE

10-05-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	This guy has the same problem in the Caymen Islands: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45246 Doesn't look like anyone had a fix for him either. You could try purchasing a stateside radio unit and swap it out maybe: Thats about all I can think of though. __________________

10-08-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
salohi Drives: 90 Black Camaro, 02 Sable Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KSA Posts: 127	dear MCA, I live in KSA and got the same ****ing problem but figured something out, when the AUX is on push the menu button, the bluetooth menu will appears. but the problem is i can connect my mobile for transfer the music to the car but not for the calling what is the problem. __________________ 2SS/RS Black/Black 6Spd. Aut.

10-13-2009, 10:57 AM	#12
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	try an add on unit this one looks very good http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/b...-free-car-kits __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

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10-05-2009, 02:13 AM	#2
JM10 Se habla español Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS VR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona/Sonora Posts: 605	I got it by accident, try to conect an Ipod , then go to config or press the menu button, the blutooth menu will appear. JM

10-05-2009, 03:58 AM	#3
MCA Drives: silver 2010 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dubai Posts: 11	thanks for trying but this is not going to work for me out here in international land it's been disabled because ONStar is not available out here and I'm trying to find a shortcut to get around it....looks like i'm sunk though - it seems there is some kind of shared hardware component that was not put in by the factory for cars outside of the States....real bummer

10-08-2009, 11:25 AM	#6
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	There's 2 bluetooth modules if you have a 2SS, one in the PDIM for playing music and one in the OnStar unit for using for hands free calling. The problem is, the latter is part of the OnStar unit. Your car may not even have one. Or maybe they just remove the fuse for it? I don't know what the protocol is but this is likely the same for all GM cars so I'm sure if it's possible, someone has done it for another vehicle before.

10-13-2009, 08:05 AM	#10
DemoDemon Drives: 2SS/VR/CGM RALLY STRPS/2010 CAMARO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Posts: 4	Same prob

10-13-2009, 10:13 AM	#11
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	I noticed in TIS2WEB that there's a separate radio programming for "export" cars. I'm guessing they've just disabled it in there. Maybe you can convince your dealer to grab the non-export radio programming and try it out?

10-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#13
Hushhush Drives: Opel Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Away Posts: 16	There are two possible options. For European Radios, they don't use Onstar, they use another module. You would need to get the low speed module add in some custom wiring and somehow have the radio reprogrammed to use this Module. The alternative and probably much easier way is use a hands free kit. This is not guaranteed to work but probably will. Pin 13 (-) and pin 20 (+) on the radio are the same inputs used by Onstar. Pin 15 (Mute) should mute the audio and switch it to whatever sound is coming in through - and + regardless of how the radio is set up. You would basically need some kind of hands free kit that could ground a wire when a call is taking place.

10-20-2009, 05:18 PM	#14
BigNK Drives: CAMARO SS 2010 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riyadh Posts: 5	MCA, i have the same problem and i live in KSA. the strange thing that i could not understand that u dont need the on start technology to have ur calls (i guess). ur using the speakers through the blue tooth connection!!! i tried to make a phone call while the music is being streamed from my phone. the music will be muted automatically but the sound wont come from cars speakers.. i beleive that there is something missing in the programming, and it can be solved!! if all the hardware is there... lets keep this topic active we might reach to an answer!!