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Bluetooth Options For 2008 Silverado

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It would be my guess that OnStar does not intend on anyone getting the OnStar functions to work on a Bluetooth unit installed in pre 09 vehicles. They seem to be vague about it and the dealers don’t really know what they are looking for and don’t seem to get any helpful support from OnStar to get it working.

 

Personally I’m very glad to have the Bluetooth working. I’ll keep watching out of curiosity to see if one of you guys gets the OnStar portion reprogrammed.

One of my fears would be that while the dealer is plugged in and or OnStar communicates with the box, they will inadvertently or “intentionally” disable the Bluetooth.

 

Good luck to all.

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If you got the red light thats a good sign if you want OnStar at a later date......OnStar reprograms their module over the air to turn it green. Its only if you got no light then theres a problem.....good job....I bought mine from same guy and I want OnStar so Im happy now to hear you had success.

 

 

 

 

 

Not true. You have to take it to the dealer to have the Onstar re-programed.

 

 

I stand corrected.....you were right...... I went to dealer and spent $60 for 1 hr programming but left with a red light.

 

For the guys who bought new VCIMs from Ebay don't waste your money at the dealership, first, they don't really understand and second, it wont work.

 

Send it to White Automotive

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If you got the red light thats a good sign if you want OnStar at a later date......OnStar reprograms their module over the air to turn it green. Its only if you got no light then theres a problem.....good job....I bought mine from same guy and I want OnStar so Im happy now to hear you had success.

 

 

 

 

 

Not true. You have to take it to the dealer to have the Onstar re-programed.

 

 

I stand corrected.....you were right...... I went to dealer and spent $60 for 1 hr programming but left with a red light.

 

For the guys who bought new VCIMs from Ebay don't waste your money at the dealership, first, they don't really understand and second, it wont work.

 

Send it to White Automotive

 

 

 

Just for info, I could not find the VCIM listed so used a VCIM (25990227) out of a 2009 CTS on a 2007 Escalade EXT with Nav and rear DVD.....Bluetooth worked fully. Even shows number in DIC...Onstar does not work for me but not that concerned with it. The only problem was the VCIM while physically the same size has 3 mounting ears which interfered with installation....Sawed them off. May take it out an send it to White Automotive. :thumbs:

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pnz Enthusiast

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Just a quick question.. Has anyone installed the BT VCIM in their 07-08 truck and has a lockpic 322.. I just read a post that there was some complications with the two not playing well together!.. Any 411 would be appreciated!

Brewboy Enthusiast

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Just a quick question.. Has anyone installed the BT VCIM in their 07-08 truck and has a lockpic 322.. I just read a post that there was some complications with the two not playing well together!.. Any 411 would be appreciated!

 

I have read there were issues on this and other sites but cant provide exact threads.....

 

How have you found the customer service at Coastaltech?.......non existant I bet?

 

I bought a lockpick 2 years ago and will never do business with them again, they have the worst customer service of any online business there is.

 

You should be able to call up their tech support and they walk you through any issues but not at Coastaltech.......good luck :shakehead:

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Just a quick question.. Has anyone installed the BT VCIM in their 07-08 truck and has a lockpic 322.. I just read a post that there was some complications with the two not playing well together!.. Any 411 would be appreciated!

 

Uh oh. I was a little worried about this. If true, I may have some problems as I have a GMX-320 installed. Can't get rid of it either, as I used it to install an aftermarket backup camera to my navigation radio.

 

I'm not sure why the lockpick would affect the VCIM though.

Brewboy Enthusiast

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Just a quick question.. Has anyone installed the BT VCIM in their 07-08 truck and has a lockpic 322.. I just read a post that there was some complications with the two not playing well together!.. Any 411 would be appreciated!

 

Uh oh. I was a little worried about this. If true, I may have some problems as I have a GMX-320 installed. Can't get rid of it either, as I used it to install an aftermarket backup camera to my navigation radio.

 

I'm not sure why the lockpick would affect the VCIM though.

 

 

Ya your right doesn't the lockpick simply plug in the Navigation Radio harness and never go near the VCIM harness?

pnz Enthusiast

pnz

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I think that the problem comes when using the steering wheel buttons that they may interfere with each other.. oh boy

Doug_Scott Senior Enthusiast

Doug_Scott

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What if you have a 2010 truck and want to change the VCIM to a bluetooth one? Would that be an issue with OnStar?

loach402 Enthusiast

loach402

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I think that the problem comes when using the steering wheel buttons that they may interfere with each other.. oh boy

 

If I remember correctly, the only buttons that the Lockpick utilizes are the window lockout button on the door and the mute (talking head) button on the steering wheel audio controls. So I suppose the mute button could be an issue. To activate the lockpick, I think you press the mute button four times within 3 seconds. I'm not sure why this would interfere with the bluetooth functionality? Don't you press and hold the mute button to to activate voice controls, including bluetooth?

loach402 Enthusiast

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Just a quick question.. Has anyone installed the BT VCIM in their 07-08 truck and has a lockpic 322.. I just read a post that there was some complications with the two not playing well together!.. Any 411 would be appreciated!

 

Uh oh. I was a little worried about this. If true, I may have some problems as I have a GMX-320 installed. Can't get rid of it either, as I used it to install an aftermarket backup camera to my navigation radio.

 

I'm not sure why the lockpick would affect the VCIM though.

 

 

Ya your right doesn't the lockpick simply plug in the Navigation Radio harness and never go near the VCIM harness?

 

 

 

Yes and no. The lockpick definitely doesn't go anywhere near the VCIM in my Acadia - as the VCIM is in the jack compartment in the rear of the vehicle. However, the VCIM is connected to the radio somehow because Onstar uses the radio. Still not sure why the lockpick would be a problem though unless there is a conflict in commands as PetenZ alluded to.

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I am not sure but one of the caddy guys was saying he had some problems once he installed the new BT VCIM in his truck with his lock pic. but I will be installing my lock pic this week and hope that I don't have any conflicts

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loach402

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I am not sure but one of the caddy guys was saying he had some problems once he installed the new BT VCIM in his truck with his lock pic. but I will be installing my lock pic this week and hope that I don't have any conflicts

 

Can you post a link to the thread where you saw this? Interested in knowing what specifically I should be on the lookout for.

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