Bluestar 2010.... Fantastic
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Bluestar 2010.... Fantastic
After being frustated with not finding a decent bluetooth solution for 4 years I finally have one thats great. I received it today and after a long complicated install of at least 3 minutes this thing is fantastic. You simply remove 2 plugs from the onstar module and plug them into the bluestar, pair the phone, and you are done. The only downside is that it is no good for people who want to keep onstar active. I have never used it so I figure I can live without. My cell now works through the stereo like it should. I just push the onstar button, and dial either with speed dial on the phone or with voice dialing. The radio mutes and I can actually hear someone speaking to me even with my top down.
It still lacks features of a factory bluetooth system like the one in my charger but it is the best solution I have found for my vette, and I have tried many.
If you couldnt tell, I am a little excited, like I am every time I add something to my vette, no matter how trivial it is.
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Any issues with battery rundown?
I remember reading about this system or another that plugged into onstar sometime last year but there were issues with the battery going dead.
Is this the same system, a never version or something completely different?
I remember reading about this system or another that plugged into onstar sometime last year but there were issues with the battery going dead.
Is this the same system, a never version or something completely different?
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I assumed you lose them although I left the module where it is. You move 2 plugs to the bluestar and there were a few other wires that I left alone on the module.
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I read about that also. They claim that they fixed it with a software update. I don't have it long enough to know but I did check and like they told me the unit goes off when the door opens just like the radio. I don't anticipate any issue. They have a 60 day return policy in case though.
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Small update. After 3 weeks bluestar works flawlessly and I have had no battery issues at all. I upgraded my onstar mic to the new model and people say they here me better. Very satisfied with this Bluetooth solution.
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This might be a stupid question, but where is the onstar module located in our vettes? I might have to check this out because I only have the 1lt. If it works for the older versions of onstar, I might have to get one for my yukon and maybe swap between the two if it is that easy to hook up.
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This might be a stupid question, but where is the onstar module located in our vettes? I might have to check this out because I only have the 1lt. If it works for the older versions of onstar, I might have to get one for my yukon and maybe swap between the two if it is that easy to hook up.
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St. Jude Donor '11, '13
I had a this cause a battery drain, cost me a battery replacement and a 1/2 day off work. The company provided a full refund but had to get support via email which was slow and frustrating. Despite all that, I loved this when it was working. Great sound, really easy to use.
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I had a this cause a battery drain, cost me a battery replacement and a 1/2 day off work. The company provided a full refund but had to get support via email which was slow and frustrating. Despite all that, I loved this when it was working. Great sound, really easy to use.
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For a 2008 C6 Coupe.. do I need anything else besides the bluestar 2010 or is that it?
arik49er is saying something about a mic upgrade? what is this about? Also how has it been working for you since?
arik49er is saying something about a mic upgrade? what is this about? Also how has it been working for you since?
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The Bluestar has worked perfectly from day one with no battery drain or other effects. I am very happy with it as a bluetooth solution. Miles ahead of anything else I have tried.