On Star? Not Cool

[ConHog]

I would assume that OnStar will have a fuse for the system, just like every other electrical system installed in your car.

Pull your fuse panel lid off, look at the legend printed on the backside of the fuse panel cover, identify and pull the fuse, then hit your OnStar button to verify that it doesn't turn on.

And like Gaffer said, if that doesn't work then snip the wires going to the unit itself.

But personally, I would disable it anyway if I'm not using it but I don't think there is any reason to get too concerned about it. If and when cops start mailing out tickets due to OnStar records, you can bet your last dollar that OnStar will die overnight, and GM sales will plummet immediately.

There's no way they'd willingly allow your info to be dispersed. Of course, hacking is a concern but we all run that risk with our banks right now anyway.

I have a 9 passenger 4x4 Suburban, it's loaded but doesn't have the OnStar so it's a non-issue for me.

I seen a thing the other day, someone had hacked into a vehicle through the blue tooth and shut down the electric steering system. Causing an accident. I'm trying to convince my dad right now that he needs to buy a computer capable of programming these newer cars so that he can download the updated security software to his customers cars.

[ConHog]

So, I have a Yukon ... and the back seat lays down. Perhaps in the 2nd row of seats ... is it under one of them ... driver's side or passenger side.

And, it's not fear CH ... it's the principle. I don't like someone tracking me without my permission, and I recinded that permission when I canceled the service. I don't think anyone should come at me from the backdoor (meaning OnStar) and tell me that I have to make an additional phone call and make an additional request to tell these people that it is NOT OK to gather data on my driving habits. The policy should be that I will call you IF I WANT to have my data collected and stored, and/or sold.

What year is it?

Assuming it's from like 2001-2010 the antenna is located under the headliner directly behind rear cargo door.

[NightTrain]

I seen a thing the other day, someone had hacked into a vehicle through the blue tooth and shut down the electric steering system. Causing an accident. I'm trying to convince my dad right now that he needs to buy a computer capable of programming these newer cars so that he can download the updated security software to his customers cars.

What? Fly By Wire is installed in automotive industries?


You're bullshitting me, right?

[ConHog]

What? Fly By Wire is installed in automotive industries?


You're bullshitting me, right?

It's hydraulic steering, but with electric assist rather than having the power steering powered by the crank. if you've ever driven a car that has power steering that doesn't work, you know what a bitch it is.

Hell Mercedes has an electric brake system on their vehicles now. They DO have hydraulic backup .

Oh and fly by wire throttles have been on the market for 20 years, but are the absolute norm now and have been for probably 10 years. No more throttle cables. I'm looking for something online to confirm that accident , but I can't find it, this was in a trade magazine.

[Kathianne]

Hmmm,

http://www.progressive.com/auto/snap...-it-works.aspx

[chloe]

Hmmm,

http://www.progressive.com/auto/snap...-it-works.aspx

yikes it's enought having nagging relatives to monitor my driving record

[SassyLady]

What year is it?

Assuming it's from like 2001-2010 the antenna is located under the headliner directly behind rear cargo door.

Isn't directly behind the cargo door outside the vehicle?

[ConHog]

Isn't directly behind the cargo door outside the vehicle?

LOL smart ass.

[sundaydriver]

No longer an issue, if you believe them.

OnStar just announced that it was changing course, stating it was "reversing its proposed Terms and Conditions policy changes," and that it would "not keep a data connection to customers' vehicles after the OnStar service is canceled."
http://techland.time.com/2011/09/28/...ancel-service/

[Kathianne]

No longer an issue, if you believe them.

OnStar just announced that it was changing course, stating it was "reversing its proposed Terms and Conditions policy changes," and that it would "not keep a data connection to customers' vehicles after the OnStar service is canceled."
http://techland.time.com/2011/09/28/...ancel-service/

Good news! It was creepy and glad folks made their displeasure known.

[NightTrain]

Good news! It was creepy and glad folks made their displeasure known.

Yep. It would be bad for business to be viewed by the motoring public to be linked to a Big Brother scenario, to say the least.

[Gunny]

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/201...ar-tracks-you/



Hmmm, now who would want to buy this data? Oh yeah, the same places that like speed traps.

Even for drivers who discontinue monthly service? How was it I just KNEW this is where this was heading when OnStar first came out?

Count me out.

I also have the locator in my cell turned off. If I want anyone to know where I'm at I'll use the damned thing to TELL them.

[NightTrain]

Even for drivers who discontinue monthly service? How was it I just KNEW this is where this was heading when OnStar first came out?

Count me out.

I also have the locator in my cell turned off. If I want anyone to know where I'm at I'll use the damned thing to TELL them.

There are actually great benefits to turning that locator on. I use it almost every day since I'm travelling around Alaska to towns I've never been in.

The locator GPS function allows me to plug in an address, and Google Navigator has a female voice tell me where I'm going. I lay my cell on my dash of my rental truck and she steers me verbally to where I need to go.

Don't be afraid of technology, Gunny.

I know where you're coming from, but it's not all bad. I use it every day.

[ConHog]

Even for drivers who discontinue monthly service? How was it I just KNEW this is where this was heading when OnStar first came out?

Count me out.

I also have the locator in my cell turned off. If I want anyone to know where I'm at I'll use the damned thing to TELL them.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you can't turn off big brother's ability to track your cell phone. Unless you pull the batter out of it.

[Psychoblues]

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that they aren't actually out to get you. Get a freaking grip, children.

Psychoblues