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technoside2 · 01-29-2010, 03:28 PM

I found one on Ebay and got it ordered. I'll let you guys know as soon as it comes in and if it works. I spent a ridiculous amount on this. Thanks GM for making me broke.

technoside2 · 02-05-2010, 04:50 PM

Well I got it all installed. It's working beautifully. These instructions helped me out greatly. I can't thank you enough. I now have Bluetooth and Onstar. Iwantone2, good luck in your search for one. The setup on the onstar was a bit long. I had to call in twice and speak to the (technical team) they called it. The VCIM I purchased had never been activated. It came out of a red camaro. They were able to transfer my existing account over to this new VCIM. I did have to give them the DECME ID and also the S/N and also my VIN twice. But they got it all situated and it's working 100%.

Iwantone2 · 02-07-2010, 12:46 AM

I'm glad it worked out for you, technoside2

EDGE_ · 02-07-2010, 02:53 PM

Guys.

I have a quick question. If we order the Onstar module from the dealer and give them a VIN number from a 2SS/2LT will the order go through? Or could we ask a friend with a 2SS/2LT to order one?

Iwantone2 · 02-07-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EDGE_

Guys.

I have a quick question. If we order the Onstar module from the dealer and give them a VIN number from a 2SS/2LT will the order go through? Or could we ask a friend with a 2SS/2LT to order one?

To answer both your questions in one word: Nope!

Gm/OnStar will only replace the OnStar module for the following three reasons: crash/fire/theft. We can't buy or request a new module unless those conditions are met. And even if, heaven forbid, you get in an accident, they will only replace your module with the same module that is in your car now.

EDGE_ · 02-08-2010, 07:21 AM

Oh well, I guess the search continues on eBay

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

To answer both your questions in one word: Nope!

Gm/OnStar will only replace the OnStar module for the following three reasons: crash/fire/theft. We can't buy or request a new module unless those conditions are met. And even if, heaven forbid, you get in an accident, they will only replace your module with the same module that is in your car now.

huskerwr38 · 02-27-2010, 06:48 PM

I'm thinking about going to the junk yard and looking for a GM vehicle that may have an onstar with bluetooth module. Will any GM vehicle work if it has the module or does it have to be from a Camaro?

EDGE_ · 02-27-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by huskerwr38

I'm thinking about going to the junk yard and looking for a GM vehicle that may have an onstar with bluetooth module. Will any GM vehicle work if it has the module or does it have to be from a Camaro?

I believe they are also used on other vehicles as well. Just make sure you get the module with P/N: 20842731 and grab the little bluetooth antenna as well.

Iwantone2 · 02-28-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by huskerwr38

I'm thinking about going to the junk yard and looking for a GM vehicle that may have an onstar with bluetooth module. Will any GM vehicle work if it has the module or does it have to be from a Camaro?

What EDGE said...if you grab another one, it won't work. there are people with trucks that got their hands on a Camaro OnStar module and it didnt work.

Iwantone2 · 03-01-2010, 01:35 PM

Dang...that is way too much, but there will be somebody that will pay that price...

huskerwr38 · 03-01-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

What EDGE said...if you grab another one, it won't work. there are people with trucks that got their hands on a Camaro OnStar module and it didnt work.

I'm guessing it has to be from a 2010 Chevy for it to work.

Iwantone2 · 03-01-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by huskerwr38

I'm guessing it has to be from a 2010 Chevy for it to work.

As far as we know, it has to be from a Camaro...

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Originally Posted by motor1

Seller said he was getting 400.00 for them...not from me!

He must be pretty rich by now then,

Nutbutt · 03-01-2010, 06:09 PM

I have talked to the schrams people selling these VCIM they are gouging people because they can. I won't go $450, not even $350. But as usual someone will do this.

Coop · 03-01-2010, 06:21 PM

WOW idiots are causing us to pay more than is necessary.

02-07-2010, 12:46 AM	#129
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	I'm glad it worked out for you, technoside2 __________________

03-01-2010, 01:35 PM	#136
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Dang...that is way too much, but there will be somebody that will pay that price... __________________

03-01-2010, 06:09 PM	#139
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I have talked to the schrams people selling these VCIM they are gouging people because they can. I won't go $450, not even $350. But as usual someone will do this. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-01-2010, 06:21 PM	#140
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	WOW idiots are causing us to pay more than is necessary. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

01-29-2010, 03:28 PM	#127
technoside2 Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 170	I found one on Ebay and got it ordered. I'll let you guys know as soon as it comes in and if it works. I spent a ridiculous amount on this. Thanks GM for making me broke.

02-05-2010, 04:50 PM	#128
technoside2 Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 170	Well I got it all installed. It's working beautifully. These instructions helped me out greatly. I can't thank you enough. I now have Bluetooth and Onstar. Iwantone2, good luck in your search for one. The setup on the onstar was a bit long. I had to call in twice and speak to the (technical team) they called it. The VCIM I purchased had never been activated. It came out of a red camaro. They were able to transfer my existing account over to this new VCIM. I did have to give them the DECME ID and also the S/N and also my VIN twice. But they got it all situated and it's working 100%.

02-07-2010, 02:53 PM	#130
EDGE_ Drives: 2010 1SS/RS SIM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 153	Guys. I have a quick question. If we order the Onstar module from the dealer and give them a VIN number from a 2SS/2LT will the order go through? Or could we ask a friend with a 2SS/2LT to order one?

02-27-2010, 06:48 PM	#133
huskerwr38 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 57	I'm thinking about going to the junk yard and looking for a GM vehicle that may have an onstar with bluetooth module. Will any GM vehicle work if it has the module or does it have to be from a Camaro?