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Don Schmidt

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Since: Dec 24, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:54 am Post subject: Pre ~1995 OnStar Archived from groups: alt>autos>cadillac (more info?)

The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing that the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles equipped with OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. Seems the network will switch to digital at that time. Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti auto theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still glow! Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? -- Don Vancouver, USA >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Don Schmidt wrote: > The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing that the > analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles equipped with OnStar > will no longer work after the first of 2008. Seems the network will switch > to digital at that time. > > Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti auto > theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still glow! > > Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? > > Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts and wanted to know if it would be compatible. >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

Don Schmidt

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and earlier...." I have a 2001 Deville DHS. -- Don Vancouver, USA "Matthew" wrote in message > Don Schmidt wrote: >> The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing that >> the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles equipped with >> OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. Seems the network >> will switch to digital at that time. >> >> Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti auto >> theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still glow! >> >> Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? >> >> > Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts and > wanted to know if it would be compatible. >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Don Schmidt" > Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and earlier...." > > I have a 2001 Deville DHS. > > -- > Don > Vancouver, USA I have a 2006 DTS... no problem right? I do however have an acquaintance that has a 2002 Buick LeSabre. Probably reasonable to assume that they will be out of luck starting in 2008? They are elderly and rely upon Onstar. > > "Matthew" wrote in message > >> Don Schmidt wrote: >>> The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing that >>> the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles equipped with >>> OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. Seems the network >>> will switch to digital at that time. >>> >>> Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti >>> auto theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still glow! >>> >>> >>> Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? >>> >>> >> Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts and >> wanted to know if it would be compatible. > > >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:04 am Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Your friends will have to check with their dealer. SOME 2002 cars are able to be upgraded, but not all per my local Caddy dealer. If their car can be upgraded, it will cost them $15 for the equipment plus an additional 1 year subscription to Onstar. My 2004 Deville is being upgraded under these terms next week. "rmarksberry@houston.rr.com(no spam)" wrote in message > > "Don Schmidt" > Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and > earlier...." >> >> I have a 2001 Deville DHS. >> >> -- >> Don >> Vancouver, USA > > I have a 2006 DTS... no problem right? > > I do however have an acquaintance that has a 2002 Buick LeSabre. Probably > reasonable to assume that they will be out of luck starting in 2008? They > are elderly and rely upon Onstar. > > >> >> "Matthew" wrote in message >> >>> Don Schmidt wrote: >>>> The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing that >>>> the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles equipped with >>>> OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. Seems the network >>>> will switch to digital at that time. >>>> >>>> Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti >>>> auto theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still >>>> glow! >>>> >>>> Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? >>>> >>>> >>> Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts >>> and wanted to know if it would be compatible. >> >> > > >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

Don Schmidt

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

John, If the same can be done for my 2001 Deville you've posted some good news for this ol soul. Thanks for the post. -- Don Vancouver, USA "John Carpenter" wrote in message > Your friends will have to check with their dealer. SOME 2002 cars are able > to be upgraded, but not all per my local Caddy dealer. If their car can be > upgraded, it will cost them $15 for the equipment plus an additional 1 > year subscription to Onstar. My 2004 Deville is being upgraded under these > terms next week. > > "rmarksberry@houston.rr.com(no spam)" > wrote in message >> >> "Don Schmidt" > Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and >> earlier...." >>> >>> I have a 2001 Deville DHS. >>> >>> -- >>> Don >>> Vancouver, USA >> >> I have a 2006 DTS... no problem right? >> >> I do however have an acquaintance that has a 2002 Buick LeSabre. >> Probably reasonable to assume that they will be out of luck starting in >> 2008? They are elderly and rely upon Onstar. >> >> >>> >>> "Matthew" wrote in message >>> >>>> Don Schmidt wrote: >>>>> The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing >>>>> that the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles equipped >>>>> with OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. Seems the >>>>> network will switch to digital at that time. >>>>> >>>>> Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti >>>>> auto theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still >>>>> glow! >>>>> >>>>> Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts >>>> and wanted to know if it would be compatible. >>> >>> >> >> > > >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

John Carpenter

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Don, Not to be a grinch, but based on what the Caddy dealer told me, NO 2001 cars will be able to be upgraded as they were strictly analog only. Some models started being equipped with analog/digital ready units in 2002. If your unit wasn't factory installed as analog/digital ready, it appears you will lose Onstar functionality. I would call the service folks at your local dealer - they have a "cheat" sheet with ALL of the information on this change they keep in their desks - my dealer says they are doing about 10 conversions a week,, so they need to have updated correct information instantly available. Give them a call and best of luck. Hell of a way to be "coerced" into buying a newer car, isn't it? John "Don Schmidt" wrote in message > John, > > If the same can be done for my 2001 Deville you've posted some good news > for this ol soul. > > Thanks for the post. > > > -- > Don > Vancouver, USA > > > "John Carpenter" wrote in message > >> Your friends will have to check with their dealer. SOME 2002 cars are >> able to be upgraded, but not all per my local Caddy dealer. If their car >> can be upgraded, it will cost them $15 for the equipment plus an >> additional 1 year subscription to Onstar. My 2004 Deville is being >> upgraded under these terms next week. >> >> "rmarksberry@houston.rr.com(no spam)" >> wrote in message >>> >>> "Don Schmidt" > Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and >>> earlier...." >>>> >>>> I have a 2001 Deville DHS. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Don >>>> Vancouver, USA >>> >>> I have a 2006 DTS... no problem right? >>> >>> I do however have an acquaintance that has a 2002 Buick LeSabre. >>> Probably reasonable to assume that they will be out of luck starting in >>> 2008? They are elderly and rely upon Onstar. >>> >>> >>>> >>>> "Matthew" wrote in message >>>> >>>>> Don Schmidt wrote: >>>>>> The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing >>>>>> that the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles >>>>>> equipped with OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. >>>>>> Seems the network will switch to digital at that time. >>>>>> >>>>>> Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti >>>>>> auto theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still >>>>>> glow! >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts >>>>> and wanted to know if it would be compatible. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

Don Schmidt

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:38 am Post subject: Re: Pre ~1995 OnStar [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

John, Your post got my curiosity up and I chatted with the OnStar and my local Cad dealer and both confirmed my 2001 Deville could be upgraded from analog only to dual analog, digital under the "$15 + 2 year deal". My current OnStar contract is up June 11 and I'll make an appointment around June 1 and the "good" or "bad" news will then be known. Fingers crossed. Take care, -- Don Quid Pro Quo. "John Carpenter" wrote in message > Don, > > Not to be a grinch, but based on what the Caddy dealer told me, NO 2001 > cars will be able to be upgraded as they were strictly analog only. Some > models started being equipped with analog/digital ready units in 2002. If > your unit wasn't factory installed as analog/digital ready, it appears you > will lose Onstar functionality. > > I would call the service folks at your local dealer - they have a "cheat" > sheet with ALL of the information on this change they keep in their > desks - my dealer says they are doing about 10 conversions a week,, so > they need to have updated correct information instantly available. Give > them a call and best of luck. > > Hell of a way to be "coerced" into buying a newer car, isn't it? > > John > "Don Schmidt" wrote in message > >> John, >> >> If the same can be done for my 2001 Deville you've posted some good news >> for this ol soul. >> >> Thanks for the post. >> >> >> -- >> Don >> Vancouver, USA >> >> >> "John Carpenter" wrote in message >> >>> Your friends will have to check with their dealer. SOME 2002 cars are >>> able to be upgraded, but not all per my local Caddy dealer. If their car >>> can be upgraded, it will cost them $15 for the equipment plus an >>> additional 1 year subscription to Onstar. My 2004 Deville is being >>> upgraded under these terms next week. >>> >>> "rmarksberry@houston.rr.com(no spam)" >>> wrote in message >>> >>>> >>>> "Don Schmidt" > Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and >>>> earlier...." >>>>> >>>>> I have a 2001 Deville DHS. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Don >>>>> Vancouver, USA >>>> >>>> I have a 2006 DTS... no problem right? >>>> >>>> I do however have an acquaintance that has a 2002 Buick LeSabre. >>>> Probably reasonable to assume that they will be out of luck starting in >>>> 2008? They are elderly and rely upon Onstar. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Matthew" wrote in message >>>>> >>>>>> Don Schmidt wrote: >>>>>>> The other day I received a letter from the OnStar folks announcing >>>>>>> that the analog radio equipment in ~1995 and earlier vehicles >>>>>>> equipped with OnStar will no longer work after the first of 2008. >>>>>>> Seems the network will switch to digital at that time. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Goodbye car phone, remote analysis, remote door unlock etc. and anti >>>>>>> auto theft GPS. But the little blue light on the visor will still >>>>>>> glow! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Anyone hear of a retrofit unit? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts >>>>>> and wanted to know if it would be compatible. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >> Stay informed about: Pre ~1995 OnStar

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