How do I disable OnStar button?
Ask OnStar Customer Service to cancel your subscription. If you want to stop using OnStar, dial 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the blue button on your OnStar system to contact Customer Service. The agent you speak with will be able to guide you through the process of canceling your service.
Does OnStar have a kill switch?
Adding to their Stolen Vehicle Assistance services, OnStar launched Ignition block, a remote kill switch that can disable the vehicle’s ignition by working in concert with the system’s built-in GPS.
What happens when you press the OnStar button?
When you push the blue OnStar button, you’ll be connected to an OnStar Advisor, who is part of a team that responds to around 245,000 calls from OnStar Members every day.
Can OnStar stop your car from starting?
If the vehicle is parked and turned off, the OnStar Advisor can use Remote Ignition Block™*18 to prevent the engine from being restarted, allowing the police to recover the vehicle. OnStar Advisors can use technology such as Remote Ignition Block and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown to help recover your vehicle.
What happens if I Turn Off OnStar in my car?
Even after your service is cancelled, OnStar can continue to collect data from your vehicle for its marketing and other purposes. To prevent OnStar from having access to your driving information, continue with this method to learn how to physically disconnect the OnStar module. Turn the vehicle off.
What’s the best way to unplug an OnStar system?
To unplug a connector, grip its base with two fingers and press them inward, and then pull the plug straight out. Repeat until there are no cables connected to the silver box. These three cables provide power to the system and allow the system to communicate with OnStar.
Where is the OnStar control box in my car?
The Onstar control box should be a small metal box attached to the side of the vehicle (if in the trunk) or inside the plastic paneling (in the dash or behind the glove box). It will usually have an OnStar or LG logo. Don’t remove the box. If you do not see the module on the right side, try the left side of the trunk. Unplug all three connectors.
Who is the company that makes OnStar?
The company is a subsidiary of General Motors, and is popular for capabilities like turn-by-turn navigation, hands-free calling, and as a surveillance device when your car or truck is left unattended.
Even after your service is cancelled, OnStar can continue to collect data from your vehicle for its marketing and other purposes. To prevent OnStar from having access to your driving information, continue with this method to learn how to physically disconnect the OnStar module. Turn the vehicle off.
Where is the OnStar box on my car?
Facing the right side of the trunk compartment, begin pulling the panel off at the top right-hand corner and down in a diagonal fashion toward the bottom left-hand corner. This will reveal the OnStar box. Note: It is not necessary to completely remove this panel.
To unplug a connector, grip its base with two fingers and press them inward, and then pull the plug straight out. Repeat until there are no cables connected to the silver box. These three cables provide power to the system and allow the system to communicate with OnStar.
How do I get OnStar on my Chevy Volt?
So, even if you own a used Chevy Volt, push the OnStar BlueButton, NO, NOT THE VOLT START BUTTON! Push the OnStar BlueButton up on the ceiling of the Volt EREV with the car and radio on. To get past the recording, push the BlueButton again and you will be connected to the OnStar Welcome Center to a live person.