09 Bluetooth problems

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Aug 7, 2009 | 08:47 PM

3 Speed

Thread Starter

Heel & Toe

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 16

Likes: 0

09 Bluetooth problems

I have Iphone 3G that allows me to make calls outbound, but will not allow me to answer inbound calls from the steering wheel controls. I used to be able to answer on the phone, and then it would link to the car, but after the most recent software upgrade on the Iphone it wont even do that now.

I called GM months ago and they said it's Apple's fault. Apple says it's GM's fault. Has anyone had or resolved this problem?
Thanks!

Aug 7, 2009 | 08:55 PM

calemasters

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 5,611

Likes: 5

From: Thousand Oaks California

Try someone else's known good phone with blue tooth. That should tell you if it is the phone or the car.

Aug 7, 2009 | 09:05 PM

danl72

Race Director

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 17,373

Likes: 6

From: Chatsworth California

Actually, I think it is the phone. I have an issue linking my 3Gs with bluetooth in other cars as well.

Aug 8, 2009 | 04:26 PM

m453w

Cruising

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

From: Urbana MD

I found on my 3G (w/ 3.01 s/w) that it is an issue with how long you hold the answer button down on the wheel. Too short - it just mutes the sound system audio. Hold it a little longer - and it works. But it is a little too touchy, I would agree. Good luck.

Oct 23, 2009 | 05:35 PM

Deftly

Melting Slicks

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 2,046

Likes: 13

From: Central Florida

Is this still an issue? I am thinking of getting an IPhone, but I don't need the hastle w/bluetooth.

Oct 24, 2009 | 09:56 AM

3 Speed

Thread Starter

Heel & Toe

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 16

Likes: 0

Issue solved

Apple recently sent a software update out for the Iphone and guess what? It fixed the problem. You DO have to hold the answer button down at least a second, (as someone else recomended), but its all a go for now.

Oct 24, 2009 | 08:49 PM

Dr.Ron

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 9,251

Likes: 217

From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey

I answer on the phone (just pressing the answer button), but it goes through the blue tooth.
I have tried pushing the steering wheel controls, but NOT holding the button. I will try that.

Ron