Adding Bluetooth to 2009 LT
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Joined: 06-05-2007
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From: Houston
cliffracer.
I just tried to use the bluetooth function threw the rearview mirror/phone icon button and it did not work. The setup only worked with the steering wheel.
I would never thought that. They have total different commands.
I just tried to use the bluetooth function threw the rearview mirror/phone icon button and it did not work. The setup only worked with the steering wheel.
I would never thought that. They have total different commands.
Joined: 04-15-2012
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From: Arnold
2011 bluetooth
Hi, I have another senerio, I just bought a 2011 HHR with bluetooth but no Onstar. Can I just install the module? I have the steering wheel with the controls already. Or, do I have to install the OnStar mirror also?
Joined: 08-31-2012
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From: MI
Hello,
I finally got hold of a used Onstar/Bluetooth VCIM module form a 2010. There are a few on ebay for $75
My 08 Panel LS already had Onstar but wanted factoy Bluetooth through the Onstar controls. I put it in and it works great with my iPhone 4GS/steering wheel controls and radio. Onstar Interrupts music to tell me there is a incomming call....ect...Voice recognition through bluetooth works great also. One problem Siri`s voice and Onstar`s sound alike :)
It was plug-n-play and came with the bluetooth antenna attached.
I added the steering wheel volume controls and a USB radio before.
here is the p/n I used> Bluetooth/Onstar VCIM OEM 20833261
BTW: After I put the new VCIM I called onstar for a free trial and they set me up....HAHA!
Cheers!
I finally got hold of a used Onstar/Bluetooth VCIM module form a 2010. There are a few on ebay for $75
My 08 Panel LS already had Onstar but wanted factoy Bluetooth through the Onstar controls. I put it in and it works great with my iPhone 4GS/steering wheel controls and radio. Onstar Interrupts music to tell me there is a incomming call....ect...Voice recognition through bluetooth works great also. One problem Siri`s voice and Onstar`s sound alike :)
It was plug-n-play and came with the bluetooth antenna attached.
I added the steering wheel volume controls and a USB radio before.
here is the p/n I used> Bluetooth/Onstar VCIM OEM 20833261
BTW: After I put the new VCIM I called onstar for a free trial and they set me up....HAHA!
Cheers!
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From: Houston
I cant say for sure it will work for you. But if you hold the right wheel mute contol down and get a phone handset icon displayed on your radio theres a good chance it will.
After I got mine working I change the buttons to have the phone print on it.
After I got mine working I change the buttons to have the phone print on it.
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Joined: 06-05-2007
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From: Houston
YES: Onstar reps see my 2008 Orange HHR as a 2010 Blue HHR. Thats what it came out of. I read somewhere you can have onstar fix it but I wont bother with it.
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From: Central Indiana
My $0.02
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Joined: 08-31-2012
Posts: 4
From: MI
Almost Ready
So I am getting there in my mind that I want to do this. However I still have some things to get straight before I pull the trigger. One is the model number is 20833261 correct? Second the ones that I have been looking at have either 2 antenna connections or 3. What one would I need? And if I do need the one with 3, do I need the antenna as well? And what does it take to remove the old one and put the new one in? Thanks.
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