OnStar: Locking doors.
Jul 25, 2006 | 4:14 am
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OnStar: Locking doors.
How many times have you wondered if you've locked the doors to your vehicle?
This was exactly my dilemma tonight, and I didn't want to drive another 40 minutes just to check. For some reason I thought to call OnStar. I mean, in my head, if they can unlock doors, they can lock them too, right?
Well, sure enough they can ^. I called, IDed myself, and they said my truck would locked in about 10 minutes. They also took down my phone number to call back and confirm that it's been locked, which they did.
So, next time your OnStar-equipped vehicle is sitting at the airport lot unlocked, there's no need to worry.
This was exactly my dilemma tonight, and I didn't want to drive another 40 minutes just to check. For some reason I thought to call OnStar. I mean, in my head, if they can unlock doors, they can lock them too, right?
Well, sure enough they can ^. I called, IDed myself, and they said my truck would locked in about 10 minutes. They also took down my phone number to call back and confirm that it's been locked, which they did.
So, next time your OnStar-equipped vehicle is sitting at the airport lot unlocked, there's no need to worry.
Jul 26, 2006 | 11:02 am
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
How many times have you wondered if you've locked the doors to your vehicle?
This was exactly my dilemma tonight, and I didn't want to drive another 40 minutes just to check. For some reason I thought to call OnStar. I mean, in my head, if they can unlock doors, they can lock them too, right?
Well, sure enough they can ^. I called, IDed myself, and they said my truck would locked in about 10 minutes. They also took down my phone number to call back and confirm that it's been locked, which they did.
So, next time your OnStar-equipped vehicle is sitting at the airport lot unlocked, there's no need to worry.
This was exactly my dilemma tonight, and I didn't want to drive another 40 minutes just to check. For some reason I thought to call OnStar. I mean, in my head, if they can unlock doors, they can lock them too, right?
Well, sure enough they can ^. I called, IDed myself, and they said my truck would locked in about 10 minutes. They also took down my phone number to call back and confirm that it's been locked, which they did.
So, next time your OnStar-equipped vehicle is sitting at the airport lot unlocked, there's no need to worry.
Jul 27, 2006 | 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by indufan
The fire department can take care of that for you. 
Thanks for the Onstar tip - good to know the $15/month I'm paying may eventually be good for something!
Jul 29, 2006 | 5:33 pm
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Jul 29, 2006 | 5:52 pm
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Originally Posted by CPMaverick
Jul 30, 2006 | 12:37 am
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LOL...WOW
With all the bad paper GM is writing on their vehicles, I'm sure this will happen more and more often. Make the repoman's job very easy.
My onstar story was with a Hertz Caddilac XLR. I locked the "keyless" RF keyfob in the trunk and after 2 hours of phone tag with Hertz and Onstar they were able to open it. Of course it was storming, we were standing in the Epcot center parking lot, people would walk by and snicker at our fancy electronic car, and we were late for our flight.
With all the bad paper GM is writing on their vehicles, I'm sure this will happen more and more often. Make the repoman's job very easy.
My onstar story was with a Hertz Caddilac XLR. I locked the "keyless" RF keyfob in the trunk and after 2 hours of phone tag with Hertz and Onstar they were able to open it. Of course it was storming, we were standing in the Epcot center parking lot, people would walk by and snicker at our fancy electronic car, and we were late for our flight.
Jul 30, 2006 | 1:31 am
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Originally Posted by CPMaverick
Jul 30, 2006 | 8:05 am
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Has anyone found our if that lockup story is correct or just a roumor?
I am sitting here giggleing uncontrollably at the thought of it, although if it happened to me I would be horrified I am sure!
Hilarious! Would make a great spoof on SNL! What if they did a skit where OnStar would come on and not let you start the car if it didn't like what you were wearing- "Not those pants, they make your butt look big!" I think I need more coffee or sleep- getting too silly just thinking about it!
ROFLMAO!
I am sitting here giggleing uncontrollably at the thought of it, although if it happened to me I would be horrified I am sure!
Hilarious! Would make a great spoof on SNL! What if they did a skit where OnStar would come on and not let you start the car if it didn't like what you were wearing- "Not those pants, they make your butt look big!" I think I need more coffee or sleep- getting too silly just thinking about it!
ROFLMAO!
Jul 30, 2006 | 9:44 am
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Originally Posted by kukukajoo
Has anyone found our if that lockup story is correct or just a roumor?
I am sitting here giggleing uncontrollably at the thought of it, although if it happened to me I would be horrified I am sure!
Hilarious! Would make a great spoof on SNL! What if they did a skit where OnStar would come on and not let you start the car if it didn't like what you were wearing- "Not those pants, they make your butt look big!" I think I need more coffee or sleep- getting too silly just thinking about it!
ROFLMAO!
I am sitting here giggleing uncontrollably at the thought of it, although if it happened to me I would be horrified I am sure!
Hilarious! Would make a great spoof on SNL! What if they did a skit where OnStar would come on and not let you start the car if it didn't like what you were wearing- "Not those pants, they make your butt look big!" I think I need more coffee or sleep- getting too silly just thinking about it!
ROFLMAO!
Jul 30, 2006 | 10:31 am
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Originally Posted by CPMaverick
Edited to add: Per OnStar's T&C:
26. OUR RIGHT TO TERMINATE OR SUSPEND YOUR OnStar SERVICE.
...we can terminate your service if you breach any part of this agreement, don't pay amounts that are due to us or one of our service providers...
http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp...conditions.jsp
No mention made of holding your car hostage if you fail to pay up.
Last edited by dw8146; Jul 30, 2006 at 10:42 am