Cadillac: Pre ~1995 OnStar

Don Schmidt wrote: 
Did it say if units around 2002 would work?? I have a 02 seville sts
and wanted to know if it would be compatible.

Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and earlier...."

I have a 2001 Deville DHS.

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Don
Vancouver, USA


"Matthew" <rr.com> wrote in message
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"Don Schmidt" > Sorry about the error. It should have read "~2005 and
earlier...." 

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.

 

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.

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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.


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Don
Vancouver, USA


"John Carpenter" <net> wrote in message
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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
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