Anyone have a definitive date on bluetooth in the 09s? I heard mid-year or have they moved it back to 2010?

Anyone have a definitive date on bluetooth in the 09s? I heard mid-year or have they moved it back to 2010?

May 09 of production ... it's like last 1-2 months for 2009

May 09 of prodaction ... it's like last 1-2 month for 2009

Huh? :huh:

Huh? :huh:

what? :drink:

Just wandering...Why pay 1300 more for an '09 when a bluetooth from JHP is much cheaper?

Just a thought!

Cheers!

Price on the 09 V6 is cheaper than the JHP option. $400 for XM and BT is worth it to me. That plus I'm not ready to buy yet. Will wait for 09 rebates to hit.
2008: MSRP 30665
2009: MSRP 31065

Color, XM, Bt in that order...

Price on the 09 V6 is cheaper than the JHP option. $400 for XM and BT is worth it to me. That plus I'm not ready to buy yet. Will wait for 09 rebates to hit.
2008: MSRP 30665
2009: MSRP 31065

There still has yet to be a G8 with Bluetooth sold, or made for that matter.

Come on PMD, Cannot get one like I want, silver, GT5, b/t...have waited this long..might as well wait for the camaro...more hp, I like a coupe with the b-pillar behind me (was going to be a hard top, dang), longer door makes easy in/out for 6'4" people, no kids...hmmm

That explains why my new 2009 GT (Canadian) doesn't have Bluetooth. Geez, I thought it would be there.

The owners manual in my 2009 states it has bluetooth capability. Is this functionality for real or is this simply text left over from the Commodore manual?

The owners manual in my 2009 states it has bluetooth capability. Is this functionality for real or is this simply text left over from the Commodore manual?

The 2009 G8 should have an interim introduction of Bluetooth capability.

The Owner's Manual reflects that not all 2009 G8s will have it. That is why the Bluetooth section is only for cars equipped with it.

The owners manual in my 2009 states it has bluetooth capability. Is this functionality for real or is this simply text left over from the Commodore manual?

Current 09's don't have bluetooth even though it's in the manual. I anticipate that it's either left over as you said or in anticipation of the inclusion of it later this model year.

Current owners are going to have to choose one of the following to get bluetooth:
1. Add-on independent component.
2. "Hope" for an upgrade option from service dept. Don't think this is likely and would likely require purchase/replacement of a lot of expensive components.
3. JHP kit.
4. Replacement stereo head unit. With the integrated A/C controls it may be difficult to find something that will do this. Best hope is the Azentek Atlas for which they are using the G8 as a demo car. But at ~$2500 when it's released, it's by no means a cheap way.

The owners manual in my 2009 states it has bluetooth capability. Is this functionality for real or is this simply text left over from the Commodore manual?

It also says it has key memory... :judge:

Best hope is the Azentek Atlas for which they are using the G8 as a demo car. But at ~$2500 when it's released, it's by no means a cheap way.

Cheap it is not, but with all the features it offers, it is well worth it IMO. I can't wait for it to come out, and am very hopeful they make it work on the G8.

I just found out today that the bluetooth, that my dealer informed me would be installed on my 09, does not exist. I was waiting for the dealership to open to get my tranny updated and tried to program the bluetooth for the first time. I reported the malfunction to the service department and they informed me that it was not installed.

I contacted the salesman and he agreed that he remembered that the list of options when he ordered the car listed bluetooth.

He informed me that I should call the GM customer service and make a formal complaint. He is going to contact his GM Rep. next week.

The price of 09's went up a considerable amount compared to the 08's and for what? I know XM does not cost that much or was it that much of an engineering change to not install the battery and oil pressure gages and replace them with, OH, NOTHING.

How does GM justify that much of price increase for adding XM and a reduction in production for the gages.

I think we all need to jump on the formal complaint band wagon.

GM never promised bluetooth in the car. They are not going to do anything about it. It's not on your window sticker and manual specifically says "for vehicles equipped with one"

Most of us knew, grudgingly, that the 09s were not going to have Bluetooth until MY 2009.5. I got mine anyway so I really have no complaint. This goes for the 2way key fob omission as well.

The 2009 G8 should have an interim introduction of Bluetooth capability.

The Owner's Manual reflects that not all 2009 G8s will have it. That is why the Bluetooth section is only for cars equipped with it.
Which is none so it should not be in the manual. A little disappointed I was when I tried to pair my phone only to be met with "Thank you Goodbye" LOL

It sure would be nice to get a definitive date as to when they'll start building cars with the updated OnStar units that include Bluetooth...

I'd like to know if we can replace our 08 onstar units with the bluetooth one.

Only if the car is in an accident and the onstar unit is physically broken or if it throws a specific error code to the service dept.

Hi,
I am brand new to the forum and looking at buying an 09 this weekend. I found one that has a build date of 7/31/08. Does this mean it should have Bluetooth in the headunit?

Thanks,
John

My build date is 7 15 2008 and mine does not have Bluetooth:(

Damn! I thought I was going to get lucky. I can't pass up the GMSS pricing as I have been looking since the 08's came out.

I have made a formal complaint about the lack of BT in my car and they have informed that they have not produced a car yet with BT.

I have made a formal complaint about the lack of BT in my car and they have informed that they have not produced a car yet with BT.

In any GM product or are they just talking G8? Why the heck do they even talk about it in the Manual then????

I'm not sure about other GM cars. The reply I got back from GM said it is not available yet. I had another source inform me that it has to do with the contract with OnStar. OnStar wants us to use their service for phone calls. Obviously GM has figured out how to make it work or they would not have prematurely put the instructions in the owner's manual. OZ does not have OnStar so it is not an issue with them.In any GM product or are they just talking G8? Why the heck do they even talk about it in the Manual then????

maybe someone, and it may be me, file a small claims lawsuit with GM that my manual says my car has bluetooth but in fact, IT DOES NOT....and ask for money for a retro fit or an after market unit....

maybe someone, and it may be me, file a small claims lawsuit with GM that my manual says my car has bluetooth but in fact, IT DOES NOT....and ask for money for a retro fit or an after market unit....

Good Luck.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=70529&postcount=13

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4421&highlight=bluetooth+equipped

i live in Virginia, if I take any type of company to court, they MUST be representd by counsel, which means it will be cheaper for them to pay me than to represent themselves....in the end, it will cost me $36.00 to take the dealer and PONTIAC to court, well worth the risk. I may do so next week when i have some time....

Ok apparently you didn't read the links. I was saying good luck, b/c I doubt you will win considering the way it is worded in the manual. If it was actually listed on the Window Sticker then you might have a better chance. But, it's your time and money so have fun, and if you win then you can come back and rub it in my face.

The recent law school grad working for the firm on GM's retainer that handles Virginia will introduce the following as exhibit #1 and #2.

The first printing of the 2009 G8 Owner's Manual states; "This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle." and in the Bluetooth section states "Vehicles with a Bluetooth system.......".

It also includes this; "GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice.".

The Getting to Know Your 2009 G8 booklet states; "Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet" and in the Bluetooth section states "Bluetooth System (if equipped)".


The judge will notice that no where does either of the manuals say that the G8 has Bluetooth.

And you will have received your $36 worth of time.

my manual tells me the car has bluetooth and gives me instructions on how to pair a standard phone that has bluetooth technology....it would be cheaper for them to settle out of court than to go at least twice and pay for representation.....

Does your manual also tell you that you have both a V6 and a V8 engine? Scans of of your manual where it says your car HAS Bluetooth. Otherwise.... :worthless:

See, this is whats wrong with America these days. Everyone is so ****ing sue happy. "Oh my god I can't believe my coffee was so hot, I think I'll sue McDonalds b/c I spilled it on myself and got burned" "Oh my god I had no idea a Wendys Baconator would make me 50 pounds overweight, I think I'll sue" Absolutely ridiculous.

Does your manual also tell you that you have both a V6 and a V8 engine? Scans of of your manual where it says your car HAS Bluetooth. Otherwise.... :worthless:

See, this is whats wrong with America these days. Everyone is so ****ing sue happy. "Oh my god I can't believe my coffee was so hot, I think I'll sue McDonalds b/c I spilled it on myself and got burned" "Oh my god I had no idea a Wendys Baconator would make me 50 pounds overweight, I think I'll sue" Absolutely ridiculous.

Well said. Some individuals in this thread need to man up, maybe do some research before making a damn $30,000 car purchase, get some reading comprehension, stop looking for handouts, or a combination of the above.

my manual tells me the car has bluetooth and gives me instructions on how to pair a standard phone that has bluetooth technology....it would be cheaper for them to settle out of court than to go at least twice and pay for representation.....

no it does not
and all you're saying :bs: i cant pick better word for it ....
and you can't take GM to court for $36
plus, GM has rights to counter claim you in court for all the fees accrued
in addition, the car sells by the window sticker and it has no indication of bluetooth.

If your beef is that it's in the manual... it also gives the fluid capacity of the 6.0L/manual tranny.

maybe someone, and it may be me, file a small claims lawsuit with GM that my manual says my car has bluetooth but in fact, IT DOES NOT....and ask for money for a retro fit or an after market unit....

you know guys, or should i say children, i made my original reply as an idea of a possible way to get some form of compensation for all the mis comunications we have seen from GM

YOU ALL continue to flame me for no reason, so why dont all of you STFU and get over it.

I used to like this forum, but lately i have seen many people get flamed....

you know guys, or should i say children, i made my original reply as an idea of a possible way to get some form of compensation for all the mis comunications we have seen from GM

YOU ALL continue to flame me for no reason, so why dont all of you STFU and get over it.

I used to like this forum, but lately i have seen many people get flamed....

You are being flamed because you are stating a ridiculous idea that is based on the false claim that the manual states BT is included in the car. Are you going to sue them for mentioning a manual transmission could be in our vehicle?
You will be flamed if you post stupid ideas on the site.

If you don't want to get "flamed", stop indicating that you even remotely think lawsuits and handouts are the way to win everything. Otherwise, you get no respect. That specific mentality has done a marvelous job of screwing over this country.

a nice dose of---see the picture EVERYONE !!!!

Imagine that, telling other members to STFU on a discussion forum. Maybe if we don't, you should just try suing us. :whine: :bootyshake:

http://forum.broke-off.com/uploads/post-440-1106511078.jpg

Any word if they've actually started building any 2009's with Bluetooth yet?

Any word if they've actually started building any 2009's with Bluetooth yet?

Anybody? Did they just decide to move it to the 2010 model?

:zzz:

Hopefully the flame war is over with and we can make this an informative post once again. :wink2:
I too was confused about the owners manual and was disappointed about the lack of BT. :whine: If I could do it all over again, I would have waited until it came out. :cursin:
ANNYYYway, I'm waiting also to see if there can be some kind of retrofit once the BT does make it to production. Hopefully we can keep this thread going once we find out what's up.

Anybody? Did they just decide to move it to the 2010 model?

Im thinkin they're placing the bluetooth in the next half of the 2009 models. They said '09 so im sure they arent lying to us.

Hopefully the flame war is over with and we can make this an informative post once again.

I hope so too. Dave is gettin stomped on pretty bad.

Im thinkin they're placing the bluetooth in the next half of the 2009 models. They said '09 so im sure they arent lying to us.



I hope so too. Dave is gettin stomped on pretty bad.

Thank you----I am just pissed that the damn manual says it has it, and it doesn't. pretty cut and dry......

Hopefully the flame war is over with and we can make this an informative post once again. :wink2:
I too was confused about the owners manual and was disappointed about the lack of BT. :whine: If I could do it all over again, I would have waited until it came out. :cursin:
ANNYYYway, I'm waiting also to see if there can be some kind of retrofit once the BT does make it to production. Hopefully we can keep this thread going once we find out what's up.

I wanted to hold out for a retrofit, but decided not to wait. Chances are, the cost would be high for the kit, plus installation. But, since no one anywhere (dealer or otherwise) has a clue about BT in the G8 (is it coming, is there a retro kit, etc.), I decided to buy an aftermarket kit and go with it. I'm betting that this was the cheaper route to go than getting the retro kit (if it even becomes available).

I wanted to hold out for a retrofit, but decided not to wait. Chances are, the cost would be high for the kit, plus installation. But, since no one anywhere (dealer or otherwise) has a clue about BT in the G8 (is it coming, is there a retro kit, etc.), I decided to buy an aftermarket kit and go with it. I'm betting that this was the cheaper route to go than getting the retro kit (if it even becomes available).

Dammit! I wish you would have told me this at the track cause i would like to see the install...

Dammit! I wish you would have told me this at the track cause i would like to see the install...

Doh! Sorry about that. I have a couple of pics in a nother thread.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7334

I wanted to hold out for a retrofit, but decided not to wait. Chances are, the cost would be high for the kit, plus installation. But, since no one anywhere (dealer or otherwise) has a clue about BT in the G8 (is it coming, is there a retro kit, etc.), I decided to buy an aftermarket kit and go with it. I'm betting that this was the cheaper route to go than getting the retro kit (if it even becomes available).

If it mentions it in the manual like everyone with a G8 says, im pretty sure it is on its way to the G8.

If it mentions it in the manual like everyone with a G8 says, im pretty sure it is on its way to the G8.

Maybe the person who wrote the manual knows something, but I can tell you that no one I've spoken to at the dealership has any idea whatsoever. :)

I thought I was going to be able to run my cell through the car, cause I have Verizon. Come to find out I would have to get another line with another number just for the car. So I would have to pay on-star to have verizon and pay verizon..Once I get more comfortable with the car, I may do an aftermarket bluetooth kit.

I wanted to hold out for a retrofit, but decided not to wait. Chances are, the cost would be high for the kit, plus installation. But, since no one anywhere (dealer or otherwise) has a clue about BT in the G8 (is it coming, is there a retro kit, etc.), I decided to buy an aftermarket kit and go with it. I'm betting that this was the cheaper route to go than getting the retro kit (if it even becomes available).

I have a deal with my dealer (if they hold up their part:judge:) to have a retrofit, if available, installed at dealer price if and when it comes out. I'm going to wait it out and see before I make a decision. Right now they want to put a Parrot kit in but I really want it to look totally stock.

I have a deal with my dealer (if they hold up their part:judge:) to have a retrofit, if available, installed at dealer price if and when it comes out. I'm going to wait it out and see before I make a decision. Right now they want to put a Parrot kit in but I really want it to look totally stock.

It would have been really nice to be able to use the steering wheel controls to use BT. But, it's no big deal pressing the answer and hang up buttons where I had the Parrot control mounted.

Being a factory item and dealer installed, I was guessing that if a retro kit was made available, it would probably run between $400-$500 after all was said and done. Just a guess, of course. I could be wrong.

I was just getting tired of looking like a dork with my BT earpiece or fumbling with the wired handsfree or missing calls because I couldn't hear the phone over the radio. And since it has been illegal in CA to use your phone without a handsfree, I just didn't want to wait.

I'm just gonna get a Garmin with Bluetooth. Solves the Nav and Bluetooth issue and I can move it between cars.

Since the Bluetooth functionality is integrated into the Onstar system and dealers are only permitted to replace Onstar control units if the car is in an accident or if it displays a broken error code, I am going to assume that there is no 'legitimate' way to get an 09 retrofitted to have the functionality. That being said, I would be VERY happy to be wrong since I would like to use it in mine.

I am hoping someone can help. I have a new bluetooth box that has been reprogrammed for my car's VIN number from Chris at Sellers. Does anyone know how to install and what kind of antenae I will need? Thank you!!!!

I am hoping someone can help. I have a new bluetooth box that has been reprogrammed for my car's VIN number from Chris at Sellers. Does anyone know how to install and what kind of antenae I will need? Thank you!!!!

The onstar box is inside the trunk, on the left side of the car. Crawl into the trunk on your back with a flashlight and "un-clip" the plastic carrier of the old onstar box to let it hang down.

Now with new onstar/bt box in-hand, transfer over the two wire-packs and re-install the new BT box in the opposite way that you removed the old one, so it hangs via the plastic "Carrier" from the rear deck metal of the trunk.

As far as the BT antenna, see this post (http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?p=678154#post678154). They sell them on ebay, and I think GTPPrix sells them also. Should have asked for one from him when he was programming your BT! :slap:

Once you get your BT antenna installed, and your new onstar box is ready to be set up, here's the procedure for getting started (http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=589347&postcount=7).

Good luck!

--zep