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R6P · 09-06-2009, 03:56 PM

I just thought I would add this to the thread. If you are using Bluetooth, (I do and love it) it functions through the Onstar vcim. If anyone has looked at the module and seen the external chip attached to it , thats for Bluetooth. You do NOT have to have a subscription to Onstar, but the module and wiring will have to stay intact. This is what I was told during an IDL course. If you like your Bluetooth but not Onstar, just let your subscription expire, but don't disable the module. BTW I will keep my Onstar subscription anyway.

CamaroScotty · 09-06-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tom692010

Um maybe he's planning on racing it and doesn't want any evidence that he's been at the track if the engine or tranny blows. Not sure GM honors a warrenty if your at a track racing. no onstar no witnesses.

disconnecting OnStar isn't going to help....We'll need a thread called "disabling the BLACK BOX" next...

CamaroScotty · 09-06-2009, 04:25 PM

another reason for disconnecting onstar:

"According to this Mercury News article users of GM's OnStar system are finding that they can modify their OnStar unit to make it work with commercially available mapping software after disconnecting it from the OnStar network. Websites and message boards are rife with step-by-step instructions to personalize OnStar's navigational and communications components. When a driver requests directions from OnStar his GPS data is routed over an analog cellular network to OnStar computers and the directions are read back to the driver on the same network. The price for this service is around $400 each year. Those who tap into their OnStar systems pay no such fees."

blkdymd · 09-13-2009, 11:54 AM

I'm liking this new technology. And if anyone is stupid enough to steal my baby the on-star will find them for me so I can kill them!!!

blkdymd · 09-13-2009, 11:55 AM

And it reminds me where home is

jdd123 · 10-11-2009, 01:59 AM

When the on* service is deactivated, it can easily be reativated remotely by on*? I would guess that the mic can be activitated like they did with cell phones to chatch some mobsters. There are many privacy issues that I initially did not want it. Wouldn't have it if it was an option. I decided to keep it only for the tracking if the vehicle is stolen. The cell phone is cheaper and turn by turn would only be useful for me if I was on a long trip (rare). However, I am weird that way as I do not even like the gps boxes they have or the navagation on the vettes. Not paranoid, just do not care for the service and able to use a map just fine.

VT2CA · 10-27-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by accordguy972000

its behind the dash passanger side. almost behind stereo. ill post picks later.

Can you still post pics? do you have to take apart the dash to get to it?

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09-06-2009, 03:56 PM	#71
R6P Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quahog, Rhode Island Posts: 1,171	I just thought I would add this to the thread. If you are using Bluetooth, (I do and love it) it functions through the Onstar vcim. If anyone has looked at the module and seen the external chip attached to it , thats for Bluetooth. You do NOT have to have a subscription to Onstar, but the module and wiring will have to stay intact. This is what I was told during an IDL course. If you like your Bluetooth but not Onstar, just let your subscription expire, but don't disable the module. BTW I will keep my Onstar subscription anyway.

09-06-2009, 04:25 PM	#73
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	another reason for disconnecting onstar: "According to this Mercury News article users of GM's OnStar system are finding that they can modify their OnStar unit to make it work with commercially available mapping software after disconnecting it from the OnStar network. Websites and message boards are rife with step-by-step instructions to personalize OnStar's navigational and communications components. When a driver requests directions from OnStar his GPS data is routed over an analog cellular network to OnStar computers and the directions are read back to the driver on the same network. The price for this service is around $400 each year. Those who tap into their OnStar systems pay no such fees."

09-13-2009, 11:54 AM	#74
blkdymd Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Augusta Maine Posts: 34	I'm liking this new technology. And if anyone is stupid enough to steal my baby the on-star will find them for me so I can kill them!!!

09-13-2009, 11:55 AM	#75
blkdymd Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Augusta Maine Posts: 34	And it reminds me where home is

10-11-2009, 01:59 AM	#76
jdd123 Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	When the on* service is deactivated, it can easily be reativated remotely by on*? I would guess that the mic can be activitated like they did with cell phones to chatch some mobsters. There are many privacy issues that I initially did not want it. Wouldn't have it if it was an option. I decided to keep it only for the tracking if the vehicle is stolen. The cell phone is cheaper and turn by turn would only be useful for me if I was on a long trip (rare). However, I am weird that way as I do not even like the gps boxes they have or the navagation on the vettes. Not paranoid, just do not care for the service and able to use a map just fine.