Hey All,

I have a bluetooth issue. The car is a 2010 GS w/factory nav and the phone is an Iphone 6. Anyway, I followed the instructions for pairing in the owner's manual, but the thing is, after I press the button on the steering wheel, it does not give a chime or respond with "Ready". I tried saying "Bluetooth" or "Pair" after pushing the button for the required two seconds and all I get from the car is "Command not recognized" or words to that effect. I can't get it to do anything. No bluetooth source is showing on my phone either. I can't seem to find any other threads addressing this so I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue and how you might have resolved it.

 

Get a new head unit
look up last corvette YouTube channel and see how I mounted and installed the entire system

 

This may seem like a dumb question, but what trim level is your GS?

 

4lt

 

Trim has nothing to do with it. I was going say it’s the mi. Now I think That the oem head is bad and can’t recognize or locate the phone.

 

For around 400 bucks you can get a new pioneer with all the goodies and Waze for gps.
also front and rear camera.

i am obviously not trying to sell anything lol just saying that the oem unit straight sucked from
the day it was installed.

 

You made three posts, all of which suggest getting a new head unit. You sure you're not trying to sell something? LOL

 

Lol no.
i am just saying oem 2005-13 stereos are pure absolute junk.

 

Did you try pulling the fuse to the radio or disconnecting the battery for a few minutes to reset the radio?

 

What about replacing the gasket between the steering wheel and the seat.
lol

 

Yep. I disconnected the battery a couple of times last week. It sat overnight disconnected even.

 

Well, that blows that idea out of the water then.

 

All the factory systems aren’t junk. I have the upgraded Bose in my 2012 and it is the best factory system I have ever heard. Hands down.

 

tech used back in 2012 is like comparing a projection Big screen tv to a new paper thin Samsung.

new head units unlock your phone full potential and they also open up endless upgrade capabilities.

in the end keep what you like and use whatever you want

 

Did you try pairing another phone?. Is your phone set to Bluetooth? Do you ever turn your phone off?. These ars things I have discovered to work in the past

Clif

 

If you have 3.5mm input, you can get one of those Bluetooth controller and mics for about $10 and run it through AUX. I use it on my 08 base model and have kept the it completely OEM stock. I get music, toggle it, and can answer the phone.

 

It absolutely does. Do you think I asked for no reason?

I have an 08 Z06 with 3LZ trim (equivalent to 4LT). Bluetooth wasn't offered until 2009 starting with 2LT on base models and Grand Sports (in 2010 of course). I have a steering wheel with Bluetooth controls in my 08 Z06. I added it. I have the Bluetooth module available to retrofit, but haven't done it yet. Therefore, Bluetooth functionality won't work properly until I do.

If his GS was a 1LT, the previous owner could've done the exact same thing. He would have the Bluetooth steering wheel, but Bluetooth functionality wouldn't work unless he retrofitted the module.

Since he has a 4LT, something else is wrong.

Also, the OP is trying to fix his current OEM setup. He isn't asking for suggestions on going aftermarket to resolve the issue. It's an incredibly lazy response for those saying, "just change your head unit".

I retrofitted OEM Bluetooth functionality in my previous C6 and didn't encounter any issues. I specifically remember hitting the button on the wheel and it would say "Ready" followed by a beep. Seems like something is wrong with the actual Bluetooth module device. I don't know where they are located in a 2010 GS. In my previous 08 base model, it was behind the carpeting in the right cubby in the hatch area. On my 08 Z06, it's under the passenger seat since that cubby is occupied by the battery. Your GS has the battery back there too. Yours is either under the passenger seat or in the passenger foot well area (by the fuses). Take a look to see if anything looks wrong with the connection. Hope this helps!

 

If someone did a half *** upgrade i would say let’s start a different thread lol.
those plug in Bluetooth adapters are junk.

 

the 3.5mm plugs work pretty well. I use one on my base '08. I can answer my smartphone, talk through the mic, toggle music up and down and get navigation instructions.

All for $10 at Walmart. How can you go wrong? The dang USB charging cable is almost worth $10.

 

Thanks for the response. I appreciate your ability to grasp the situation. I really have no issue with the nav/stereo that is in it. It sounds good to me - keep in mind I am an older guy who can remember a kickass car stereo system was one that had an FM converter and a pair of Sparkomatic speakers cut into the front door panels. Really, if I can't get the bluetooth thing figured out, no big deal. But, it would be nice to have it working. So that's why I posted about it.
Yeah, I am not getting the "Ready" after pushing the button on the steering wheel. I messed around with it a little yesterday when the wife and I were out and it seemed as though the steering wheel button is not even working now. After pressing it, it did not cut out the stereo sound while waiting for a voice command. I could get the button on the head unit to work, but it still does not recognize any command nor does it give me the "Ready" response. So in addition to the bluetooth module being a potential issue, looks like the steering wheel button may need some attention.
I have a GS convertible, so my battery is under the hood, not in the back. By reading what you posted, my bluetooth module should be in the back where the coupes have the battery?