Bluetooth hands free kit on my 03 cts

[bugluv67]

Hello,
I just got a 2003 cts. It came equipped with onstar and it works great. But i would like to add an aftermarket blue tooth hands free kit. I use my phone a lot in my car and the onstar phone works great but is very expensive.

I just wanted to know if anybody here has tried this and if there were any issues when using it with the onstar setup.

I am leaning towards purchasig the ego flash kit.

Any input or advice would be appreciated thank you.


Mike

[BARRON]

I just want to make a comment about the ONSTAR system on your car. Didnt you recieve this letter in the mail?


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This Special Coverage bulletin is being administered in two phases. The first phase will consist of all U.S. and Canadian vehicles, except the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles. The second phase will consist of all Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles. Dealers/retailers will be notified of the release of the second phase and a new bulletin will be published to include the service procedure for the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles.
Condition

In November 2002, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that wireless carriers would no longer be required to support the analog wireless network beginning in 2008. As a result, On Star® is unable to continue analog service.

OnStar® has deactivated most of the systems operating in the analog mode; however, there are some vehicles that OnStar® could not deactivate. Although the analog OnStar® hardware in these vehicles can no longer communicate with OnStar®, the hardware in the vehicle is still active. If the OnStar® emergency button is pressed, or in the case of an airbag deployment, or near deployment, the customer may hear a recording that OnStar® is being contacted. However, since analog service is no longer available, the call will not connect to OnStar®. To end the call, the customer must press the white phone or white dot button. If the call is not ended, the system will continue to try to connect to OnStar® until the vehicle battery is drained.
Special Policy Adjustment

At the customer’s request, dealers/retailers are to deactivate the OnStar® system. The service will be made at no charge to the customer.

This special coverage covers the condition described above until December 31, 2008.

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Involved are certain vehicles within the following VIN breakpoints:

2003 Cadillac CTS VIN breakpoint 30100001 - 30175588



As for the bluetooth part of your question.. I'm no cell phone junkie.

[bugluv67]

my onstar is fully functional. The phone feature is very nice. But also very expensive. I am looking for an alterintive to buy expensive minutes from onstar. I dont use verizon. i usr sprint, so i cant link my phone to onstar.

[hummer]

I have a 2006 CTS and I installed a separate Sony Ericcson bluetooth unit since my phone is a S-E. I have to turn the volume down manually on my radio when I use the bluetooth system but that's no big deal. Installation was not very hard, it took about 1.5 hrs.

[SkyKnight]

I'm planning to take my car ('06) to the shop to have it examined/spec'd out for the Parrot. I like the features but I understand there is an installation issue withthe Bose/Nav system combo. I don't wnat any wires spliced. They plan to open the panel to check the wire harness and if need be they know of a company that makes custom adapters.

Currently I have the OnStar phone added to my Verizon family plan. It works but I have to forward my cell to the car's number. The only drawback is the ring count is kinda long and people hangup before it transfers. I had it adjusted once but it is still a lil long so I'll have it adjusted again. The bluetooth will be so much easier.

I'll keep ya posted.

-SK

[yourgmsolutions]

Originally Posted by SkyKnight

I'm planning to take my car ('06) to the shop to have it examined/spec'd out for the Parrot. I like the features but I understand there is an installation issue withthe Bose/Nav system combo. I don't wnat any wires spliced. They plan to open the panel to check the wire harness and if need be they know of a company that makes custom adapters.

Currently I have the OnStar phone added to my Verizon family plan. It works but I have to forward my cell to the car's number. The only drawback is the ring count is kinda long and people hangup before it transfers. I had it adjusted once but it is still a lil long so I'll have it adjusted again. The bluetooth will be so much easier.

I'll keep ya posted.

-SK

check out this website
http://yourgmsolutions.com/

there is actually 3 videos
1. how Parrot kit works in CTS
2. how to remove radio
3. how to install bluetooth kit