OnStar question

hazeen · 06-10-2008, 06:14 AM

My car has onstar system,but i'm in area which not used by onstar,anyway, my question is,can i use the system for my personal use? what i mean is can i connect my mobile SIM card on it? or can i use the handsfree for my calls?? thanks

junior3382 · 06-16-2008, 03:21 AM

What year is the vehicle.... Before 2004, all the OnStar systems were set up on an analog system, and I would venture to guess no that would not work. However, from mid 2004 to now, they are all run off of a digital system and connecting might work... Though I have not heard of anyone doing it with out the help of a tech. And on this subject, I also heard that as of feb 2009 when all the TV signals go digital, that the OnStar system will also go 100% digital too, and therefore all the vehicles equipped with the older anolog systems will not work at all anyways..... So something to look into. I would call GMAC, or perhaps even OnStar and see what they say about this.

leolkfrm · 06-16-2008, 04:06 PM

Onstar uses verizon wireless as a service provider for their system

hazeen · 06-26-2008, 07:16 AM

Hi again, mine is 2003, is there anyway to use it even in uncovered area by onstar?? thanks

06-10-2008, 06:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
hazeen Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	OnStar question My car has onstar system,but i'm in area which not used by onstar,anyway, my question is,can i use the system for my personal use? what i mean is can i connect my mobile SIM card on it? or can i use the handsfree for my calls?? thanks

06-16-2008, 03:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,229	What year is the vehicle.... Before 2004, all the OnStar systems were set up on an analog system, and I would venture to guess no that would not work. However, from mid 2004 to now, they are all run off of a digital system and connecting might work... Though I have not heard of anyone doing it with out the help of a tech. And on this subject, I also heard that as of feb 2009 when all the TV signals go digital, that the OnStar system will also go 100% digital too, and therefore all the vehicles equipped with the older anolog systems will not work at all anyways..... So something to look into. I would call GMAC, or perhaps even OnStar and see what they say about this. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

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06-16-2008, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 497	Onstar uses verizon wireless as a service provider for their system

06-26-2008, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
hazeen Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Hi again, mine is 2003, is there anyway to use it even in uncovered area by onstar?? thanks