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TinyTot2

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Could I get some feedback about the Bluestar bluetooth module? I have an '07 Tahoe so no bluetooth.

I don't use OnStar at all, so it wouldn't bother me to lose that function.

There's no nav-system in the truck, either. Just the single cd / RSE dvd stock radio until I find the right aftermarket unit.
 

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Why not just go with the 09+ VCIM to get bluetooth phone calls? I hear it's by far the best option as far as clarity for both you and the person you are calling.
 

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Why not just go with the 09+ VCIM to get bluetooth phone calls? I hear it's by far the best option as far as clarity for both you and the person you are calling.

I did the exact same thing for my 08 Tahoe, bought the vcim from an 09 and just straight switch. It's a little expensive but well worth it
 

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Nice! How's the sound quality? and can the person hear you well on the other side? Everyone else that's done this mod said it's excellent especially compared to it's aftermarket counterparts. I plan on eventually doing this mod but just so many other mods in line in front of it :/
 

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Where did you find the vcim? That's the part I've been having trouble with.
 

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Guy on eBay sells them with the BT module for $250 shipped out of Kalamazoo, MI. Lemme find link/sellers name real quick...
 

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Nice! How's the sound quality? and can the person hear you well on the other side? Everyone else that's done this mod said it's excellent especially compared to it's aftermarket counterparts. I plan on eventually doing this mod but just so many other mods in line in front of it :/

this was the first mod i did to the car, sound quality is great i recomend it to everyone. And the best thing is its OEM, it uses the existing mic that you have from onstar. You use the voice button on the steeringwheel and it works just like on the 09+ models. I did loose onstar but i dont use it anyways.


"Where did you find the vcim? That's the part I've been having trouble with. "

I really had to search for this one..The sellers name is 'S1autoparts' on ebay, i paid $250 and i think he had free shipping. Since i bought it more then 3 months ago i cant go to that listing and look at the details, i can only see the heading of the listing "BLUETOOTH ONSTAR VCIM MODULE". I believe the part# was 20783877.

Forgot to add -- if you have any connections at the dealer you can get it from the dealer also. From '09 to '11 should work. I think the 2012 will not work on the previous models. And i believe it has to be a Tahoe vcim and not a camaro or something like that (i read some guy tried and it did not work)
 
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TinyTot2

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... You use the voice button on the steeringwheel and it works just like on the 09+ models...

My steering wheeling doesn't have the phone hangup like this:

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Will this mod still work?
 

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My steering wheeling doesn't have the phone hangup like this:

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Will this mod still work?

Doesn't matter, it will still work. You'll use the same button
 

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