Have you kept your Onstar?

[wingn69]

I have been wondering about the onstar myself I have been living in Germany and I could not use it but now back state side and was thinking about getting it turned on never used it not even sure if it works. Im out in Oklahoma now and there are long distances between towns and Im thinking the tracking part is not a bad idea if you break down.

[mbdougl]

I used it for remotely unlocking the doors once, that was scary to think they can unlock your doors from anywhere and open the microphone and listen in with police approval of course. I guess now they can even shut down the engine if it is reported stolen. But when they went digital I never had mine upgraded, but I don't think I will pay $90.00 for a storage compartment If money is no object try researching Bluestar that uses the microphone and speakers for cell calls.
http://www.costartech.com/pb/products/bluestar.html

[markdoddridge]

I used it periodically to make prank calls, once my minutes expired i didnt renew them. That was like 4 years ago lol

[jsbihn]

Leave it to my maryland h2 "truck" brother to come forth with my answers again.

Thank you

So is pulling the OnStar head unit just pulling out the box that is in the dash or is it more to it ((ie. like some navi systems you have to pull out the nav system in the dash and there is another unit under the seat too))

[guruerror]

Originally Posted by jsbihn

Leave it to my maryland h2 "truck" brother to come forth with my answers again.

Thank you

So is pulling the OnStar head unit just pulling out the box that is in the dash or is it more to it ((ie. like some navi systems you have to pull out the nav system in the dash and there is another unit under the seat too))

LOL...

Nope it's just that box in the dash. The only hidden thing like that I've found on these trucks (besides the amp in the base of the console) is the XM tuner behind the glove box.

SIDE NOTE: You'll play hell finding that part though...I tried to track that compartment down a few years ago and it was like the part had never been made. They kept saying "it's on back order" but it never materialized; then they stopped production on the truck altogether. Good luck.

Does anyone on the forum even have an H2 that didn't come with OnStar from the factory? I wouldn't be surprised if that part never went into production.

[iwillnc]

^ Kind of like to illusive center console rubber mat, the coin holder that's listed on gm parts direct, the hood prop that's listed in a lot of breakdowns, and of course the underhood light.

I have however seen a center console mat before, it was in a H2 in europe though

[mbdougl]

I installed the Bluestar 2010 today not to difficult and definitely like it better than messing with a tangled up set of ear buds. Actually, I found that just mounting my phone on the dash and using the speakerphone works good as a hands free option also. Still, I like having the technology in my old 04.

[jsbihn]

Originally Posted by guruerror

LOL...

Nope it's just that box in the dash. The only hidden thing like that I've found on these trucks (besides the amp in the base of the console) is the XM tuner behind the glove box.

SIDE NOTE: You'll play hell finding that part though...I tried to track that compartment down a few years ago and it was like the part had never been made. They kept saying "it's on back order" but it never materialized; then they stopped production on the truck altogether. Good luck.

Does anyone on the forum even have an H2 that didn't come with OnStar from the factory? I wouldn't be surprised if that part never went into production.

I wondering if this part or part number can be cross referenced to another part similar in the GM line that can be used.

IE. I am sure the GM trucks had cubbies and I can see a cubby being completely different from vehicle to vehicle within the same parts line.

[HummerMann]

Where are the fuses you pull to power down the Onstar?

[jsbihn]

Originally Posted by mbdougl

I used it for remotely unlocking the doors once, that was scary to think they can unlock your doors from anywhere and open the microphone and listen in with police approval of course. I guess now they can even shut down the engine if it is reported stolen. But when they went digital I never had mine upgraded, but I don't think I will pay $90.00 for a storage compartment If money is no object try researching Bluestar that uses the microphone and speakers for cell calls.
http://www.costartech.com/pb/products/bluestar.html

Not to start any flame wars but you say you wont pay 90 dollars for a storage box, but you will pay 300 for something a 20 dollar blue tooth headset can do (and you arent tethered to the car until the call is done)?
I mean I agree it is a cool option, but I had "BMW concierge" in my m3 (basically BMW onstar kinda and allowed for phone calls too) and it was great, but it became a hassle when I was talking on the phone and wanted to leave the car. Now I have good pair of skull candy headphones on me at all times. awesome stereo sound and i can talk to people and since they are isolation type buds (the ones that go deep in your ears) I can hear every word.

Sometimes the best thing isnt more, but actually less :-p