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OnStar Disabling
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From: Raleigh, NC
In my line of work, I specialize in diagnosing and repairing OnStar systems, as well as other electronics in GM Vehicles. I can assure you that the ONLY way that Onstar is integrated into the car is through the radio. It has the ability to mute the radio, and send its own audio through the speakers. Onstar also has the ability to scan the vehicle for codes, and be able to call for help if the airbags deploy. There will be no adverse affects of disabling the Onstar system. The dealer is hesitant to do it becuase they could be held liable if there was ever an accident, and you needed help but Onstar could not contact you. That being said, there is a waiver you can sign to have them do it, or you can just do it yourself.
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sandman...remove the onstar fuse for 1 hour....reinstall the fuse, and drive for 22km(miles??). Turn the vehicle off disable the rap, and wait for onstar LED to go out. start the car, download a destination from onstar, and that should fix you up
Mac....the onstar module is in the right rear quarter panel. If you are trying to disable it, remove the fuse only. And if you really want, you may remove the cell antenna oax and the GPS antenna coax from the module as well. But do not remove the connectors fromt he module. There are data lines that go in and out of the module. Removing the module will interupt this circuit
Mac....the onstar module is in the right rear quarter panel. If you are trying to disable it, remove the fuse only. And if you really want, you may remove the cell antenna oax and the GPS antenna coax from the module as well. But do not remove the connectors fromt he module. There are data lines that go in and out of the module. Removing the module will interupt this circuit
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Mac....the onstar module is in the right rear quarter panel. If you are trying to disable it, remove the fuse only. And if you really want, you may remove the cell antenna oax and the GPS antenna coax from the module as well. But do not remove the connectors fromt he module. There are data lines that go in and out of the module. Removing the module will interupt this circuit
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Onstar Effects
What is interesting is hearing about why people want to disable onstar.
What many of you may not realize is that the Antenna (cellular) that is on when you turn on the ignition is right above your head. Has anyone done a health study here? What compounds the concern to me is that fact that 2008 and prior GM used 3 watt transmitters. Yes, similar ones were found in the old carry around phones that were deemed too powerful and potentially unsafe. So now current phone emit 0.6 watts and 2009 and above GM also uses a digital lower watt transmitter. But what about all of us who have been driving around with these things on above our heads for years? Is there any danger? With all the concerns about cellular radiation, has anyone done a study like this? That is the reason I would want to disconnect.
What many of you may not realize is that the Antenna (cellular) that is on when you turn on the ignition is right above your head. Has anyone done a health study here? What compounds the concern to me is that fact that 2008 and prior GM used 3 watt transmitters. Yes, similar ones were found in the old carry around phones that were deemed too powerful and potentially unsafe. So now current phone emit 0.6 watts and 2009 and above GM also uses a digital lower watt transmitter. But what about all of us who have been driving around with these things on above our heads for years? Is there any danger? With all the concerns about cellular radiation, has anyone done a study like this? That is the reason I would want to disconnect.
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What is interesting is hearing about why people want to disable onstar.
What many of you may not realize is that the Antenna (cellular) that is on when you turn on the ignition is right above your head. Has anyone done a health study here? What compounds the concern to me is that fact that 2008 and prior GM used 3 watt transmitters. Yes, similar ones were found in the old carry around phones that were deemed too powerful and potentially unsafe. So now current phone emit 0.6 watts and 2009 and above GM also uses a digital lower watt transmitter. But what about all of us who have been driving around with these things on above our heads for years? Is there any danger? With all the concerns about cellular radiation, has anyone done a study like this? That is the reason I would want to disconnect.
What many of you may not realize is that the Antenna (cellular) that is on when you turn on the ignition is right above your head. Has anyone done a health study here? What compounds the concern to me is that fact that 2008 and prior GM used 3 watt transmitters. Yes, similar ones were found in the old carry around phones that were deemed too powerful and potentially unsafe. So now current phone emit 0.6 watts and 2009 and above GM also uses a digital lower watt transmitter. But what about all of us who have been driving around with these things on above our heads for years? Is there any danger? With all the concerns about cellular radiation, has anyone done a study like this? That is the reason I would want to disconnect.
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mailbu onstar
GM doesn't want you tampering with onstar which is why there are incorrect locations written about where they are including incorrect fuse locations. Remember this is Big Brother where onstar will know where you've been from the moment you pull off the lot until your vehicle is dead. Check behind the radio in the dash. Pull the front panel and radio, if it's there like in the Suburbans and Tahoes, you can;t miss it. The small black chip (antenna) on the side is the bluetooth. Good luck