Remove the OnStar
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Remove the OnStar
Is it possible as a practical matter to remove that damn black box on the passenger side of the window next to the rear view mirror? If I understand correctly, it is the OnStar box.
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Hmm. I really don't know. You can rest assured that even if you do get it off you won't likely be able to get whatever adhesive residue is left behind. That box is on there, and I don't know of anyone that has removed it. You are correct, it is the Onstar. The XM antenna (if equipped) is in the side mirror and the radio diversity antenna is in the rear fascia as I recall.
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Well, it's gotta come off it it can be trasnferred to a new windshield when a replacement is put in . . .but Paul's probably (well . . usually) right . . .the residue would probably look worse than the box . .
Someone has to have some experience with this ?
Someone has to have some experience with this ?
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True for 2006 and later. 2005s have the beautiful "wart" antenna...
The On Star antenna is just that and only that. I've heard the the box just slides off to the right but I tried it and it didn't budge, I didn't want to muscle it and break something.
The On Star antenna is just that and only that. I've heard the the box just slides off to the right but I tried it and it didn't budge, I didn't want to muscle it and break something.
Last edited by BigJoe; Apr 15, 2008 at 11:35 PM.
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According to the service manual, THE WINDSHIELD BOX IS THE COMBO ONSTAR/NAV ANTENNA To remove, 1st remove the windshield upper garnish moulding to get access to the antenna wire then slide the unit towards the passenger door to remove it from the bracket (that appears to be glued to the windshield) unplug the antenna wire and replace the moulding. Good luck removing the bracket!
The vehicle communications unit itself (VCIM) is in the passenger side storage cubby under the carpet towards the front.
My bet is that removing either will throw codes. If you just want to disable onstar, I'd try pulling the fuse on the lower left of the fuse block under the passenger foot board.
The vehicle communications unit itself (VCIM) is in the passenger side storage cubby under the carpet towards the front.
My bet is that removing either will throw codes. If you just want to disable onstar, I'd try pulling the fuse on the lower left of the fuse block under the passenger foot board.
Last edited by drtli; Apr 16, 2008 at 12:08 AM.
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From what I read, the fuse wont shut it down. I have the link to it but am not sure if I can post it here. If you would like it, pm me, it is about 22 pages of info on removing onstar, not the box itself but the service, it may have info on the box too, not sure.
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According to the service manual, THE WINDSHIELD BOX IS THE COMBO ONSTAR/NAV ANTENNA To remove, 1st remove the windshield upper garnish moulding to get access to the antenna wire then slide the unit towards the passenger door to remove it from the bracket (that appears to be glued to the windshield) unplug the antenna wire and replace the moulding. Good luck removing the bracket!
The vehicle communications unit itself (VCIM) is in the passenger side storage cubby under the carpet towards the front.
My bet is that removing either will throw codes. If you just want to disable onstar, I'd try pulling the fuse on the lower left of the fuse block under the passenger foot board.
The vehicle communications unit itself (VCIM) is in the passenger side storage cubby under the carpet towards the front.
My bet is that removing either will throw codes. If you just want to disable onstar, I'd try pulling the fuse on the lower left of the fuse block under the passenger foot board.
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If you want to disable it, you can find the instructions here:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...Onstar+disable
Post #18 has the complete detail.
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If you want to disable it, you can find the instructions here:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...Onstar+disable
Post #18 has the complete detail.
This OnStar thing seems so “let’s put a chip under the back of your neck”, “the government is here to help you”, “don’t worry it’s for your best interest”.
How stupid are we, paying big dollars for a service that is used to keep track of your movements.
I made a big mistake activating this thing and I’m going to disconnect as soon as possible!
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