how do i enable the OnStar service in my CL?

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Old 04-20-2007 | 04:20 PM
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how do i enable the OnStar service in my CL?

i got a used 2003 CL with OnStar. I want it to work with my phone so i can make calls hands free. How do i enable the service in my car?
Old 04-20-2007 | 04:51 PM
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In order to activate your OnStar system, you will need to first choose a subscription plan. Browse our Plans and Services to see all of the invaluable safety, security, and convenience services OnStar provides. Then follow the instructions below.
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Push the blue OnStar button in your vehicle.

If a live OnStar Advisor responds, ask the Advisor about the status of the OnStar services in your vehicle.
If you hear a recorded message, push the blue button a second time to speak to a live Advisor.
NOTE: If you are not connected with OnStar after pushing the blue OnStar button in your vehicle, please contact us at 1.888.4.ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827) and an Advisor will assist you.
Check the onstar website. I don't know if its worth it though cause I remember they weren't going to be providing service to cars w/ older systems, and I think we fall into that category.
Old 04-20-2007 | 07:33 PM
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Yeah as of the end of this year, OnStar will be discontinuing their service for cars with analog hardware (there is no way to upgrade to digital hardware). This means anything made before 2004 (maybe it's 2005) will no longer be able to have the service. Plus the prices they charge for the phone service is ridiculous. Your better off gettin' a hands-free kit for your phone.
Old 04-20-2007 | 08:03 PM
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is there anyway i can get the antennae removed from my roof since i dont use it anyway?
Old 04-20-2007 | 08:08 PM
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Do you have a navi system, cause thats where the GPS receiver is also. You'd have to have a body shop bondo the hole and then paint and clearcoat it. It'd be a lot of money spent to remove it.
Old 04-20-2007 | 08:16 PM
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i have the navi too, can i at least replace the dinky antennae with a fin(like on top of bmws)? would that work?
Old 04-21-2007 | 08:21 AM
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You can just buy those covers and put it over your antenna. A couple places sell them.
Old 04-22-2007 | 11:38 PM
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I say just leave the OnStar Antennea on. I think it looks nice on there.
Old 04-22-2007 | 11:42 PM
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Seems like a ton of work to remove it. The covers don't look bad but I'd worry about them gettin' water in there and messin' up the pain on ya (and the covers could cause issues with the GPS). Leave it how it is would be my suggestion.
Old 07-10-2007 | 06:36 PM
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The GPS antenna is still under the rear deck, just like non-Onstar equipped CL's. I've seen it on mine when I removed the rear deck for unsucessful rattle repair.
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