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OnStar doesn't monitor speed
Posted by Steve L [Email] (more from Steve L) on Tue, 13 May 2003 06:46:01
In Reply to: GM 24 Hour Test Drive...., Adrian, Mon, 12 May 2003 20:42:34
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To the best of my knowledge, the OnStar system has no function for measuring speed. OnStar does not continually monitor your location with GPS - that would be extremely expensive for them. Rather, the locator function is activated by a special signal which they supposedly send only when you have reported the car stolen to police - sort of a LoJack-type feature.
On the other hand, the on-board diagnostics might keep track of maximum speed. I know that in Sweden, Saabs have a sort of "black box" recorder that keeps track of parameters from the last 30 seconds before an accident. I don't think the US models have that - yet.
I wouldn't worry about the dealer knowing what you've done to the car, but please don't abuse it.
As for which model, that really depends on what it is you're looking for. If you are a "performance driver", you'd probably want a Vector, though the Arc is fine too.
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Posts in this Thread:
- GM 24 Hour Test Drive...., Adrian, Mon, 12 May 2003 20:42:34
- Woah..., Adrian, Tue, 13 May 2003 15:49:43
- Program designed for "qualified buyers"....., Mike Lynch
, Tue, 13 May 2003 12:19:32 - Worry about the ECU, not OnStar, phred, Tue, 13 May 2003 11:18:59
- A good dealer will give car for 24hr anyway...the progr, Bryan
, Tue, 13 May 2003 09:37:30
1 - Why?, David, Tue, 13 May 2003 08:19:44
- OnStar doesn't monitor speed, Steve L, Tue, 13 May 2003 06:46:01 <-- Viewing This Message
- OnStar won't be activated, Karl Rove, Tue, 13 May 2003 05:01:49
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