Missing OnStar Fuse
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Le Mans Master
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Missing OnStar Fuse
My new for me '11 C6 seemed too darned loud. Yeah, it has the NPP but this was at all rpm's.
Today I decided something is screwy so I checked the fuse box. The PO pulled the 10a fuse for the NPP. Since I didn't have another 10a fuse and I am allergic to OnStar anyway, I pulled the 10a fuse from the OnStar and replaced the NPP fuse.
I'm concerned that this will cause an issue or throw a code so before I take another spin, I'd like to ask the group if this is a bad idea or what consequences a missing OnStar fuse will create in my car (if any).
Today I decided something is screwy so I checked the fuse box. The PO pulled the 10a fuse for the NPP. Since I didn't have another 10a fuse and I am allergic to OnStar anyway, I pulled the 10a fuse from the OnStar and replaced the NPP fuse.
I'm concerned that this will cause an issue or throw a code so before I take another spin, I'd like to ask the group if this is a bad idea or what consequences a missing OnStar fuse will create in my car (if any).
Pro
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From: NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA
it was pulled more then likely do the fact that onstar will drain the battery and its known issue that numerous people pull the fuse to eliminate the onstar draining the battery, Including myself.
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Le Mans Master
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Misunderstanding. The NPP fuse was pulled by the PO. I pulled the OnStar to have a 10a. I used the pulled OnStar 10a to replace the NPP fuse. This leaves the OnStar fuse older empty.
I"m going to assume from your post that no harm will come or codes thrown by the missing OnStar fuse.
I"m going to assume from your post that no harm will come or codes thrown by the missing OnStar fuse.
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No there won't be any issues. OnStar won't drain your battery if you decide to reinsert the fuse. Nothing to be afraid of if you leave the OnStar fuse in. They will not spy on you. I have it activated on all of my cars so I can get reduced prices on my insurance and they have never reported my 150+ mph speeds to State Farm and I hit 150+ mph quite often this year in Florida and Virginia although only half as often as I did the 4 previous years in NY State.
Bill
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Boy, I' having a hell of a time this AM getting understood. I'm going to leave this off now.
I am not worried about being spied on or my battery draining or anything except the consequences of no OnStar fuse. I"m satisfied that no harm will come and my car will again use the NPP as designed.
Thanks to all for the info. I'm off for a (quiet) drive.
I am not worried about being spied on or my battery draining or anything except the consequences of no OnStar fuse. I"m satisfied that no harm will come and my car will again use the NPP as designed.
Thanks to all for the info. I'm off for a (quiet) drive.
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Boy, I' having a hell of a time this AM getting understood. I'm going to leave this off now.
I am not worried about being spied on or my battery draining or anything except the consequences of no OnStar fuse. I"m satisfied that no harm will come and my car will again use the NPP as designed.
Thanks to all for the info. I'm off for a (quiet) drive.
I am not worried about being spied on or my battery draining or anything except the consequences of no OnStar fuse. I"m satisfied that no harm will come and my car will again use the NPP as designed.
Thanks to all for the info. I'm off for a (quiet) drive.
Folks have been to too many Christmas parties the past few weeks.
You are fine with the OnStar fuse out. Enjoy.
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