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JERMCK
07-21-2003, 21:04
Today I am working appointments in the field and I lock my keys in the truck. I am about to be late for my next appt. I call Onstar to unlock my truck. The lady states that it may take ten minutes for the signal to go through. In ten minutes she calls back to let me know the attempt failed. She will try again. Ten minutes later no luck. She advises she will send Roadside Assistance. I ask her why it will not work. She states that the cell signal is not getting through, I may be in a bad area for cell coverage. I advise her that I am in Chicago, how can I have bad coverage. She said that sometimes the signal just bounces around and doesn't make it to the truck. Roadside Assistance calls and advises that it will cost $50 to $60 to unlock my truck. I told them to forget it. I unlocked my truck with a coat hanger. I will cancel my subscription to this worthless service.

dmaxalliTech
07-21-2003, 22:15
JERMCK, you angry ol' sob!! LOL, I have Nextel for that, Onstar--phooey. Have extra key in wallet ;)

sdaver
07-22-2003, 06:28
talked to them yesterday about the analog issues and the tech said the digital upgrade was a sofware issue and could be upgraded on there part(I didnot believe him) and he also said the unlock feature was tied to the satillite gps and would work whether you had analog cell recption or not.......and this just proves they lied again........my subscription is month to month now. I going to make a 3000+ mile trip over the next 2 weeks and im going to keep it thru the trip :confused: dave