I'll just add thought. If the system were that easy to disable or work around, it would quickly become common knowledge, and every deadbeat, car thief, and repo man would have a completely different life. This is DEFINITELY shades of George Orwell's 1984. My solution is simply NOT to buy a vehicle equipped with OnStar. Or any other navigation/GPS system for that matter.
Keep in mind also that these high security electronic systems are prone to failures - either of the electronic kind or of the human kind. Lost keys/key fobs lead the list. Currently, support for these systems by the manufacturer only goes for 7 to 10 years. After that, parts become scarce, expensive, and are generally made of an exotic material called unobtainium. Replacing a lost key amounts to a tow to the dealership, recutting the key to fit the lock, and flashing the computer accept the replacement key. Overall, an expensive reminder not to lose the key again.
Also, as was stated in this thread, OnStar is a PROPRIETARY GM trademarked system. It is NOT found on non-GM cars. Ford has their own system as does Chrysler and every other manufacturer.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Experimental Tractors Article - by Danny Bowes (Dsl). Tractor technology appears to have nearly hit it's pinnacle of development. If you agreed with the subtitle, you are rather mistaken. Quite, actually. As a matter of fact, some of the technology experimented with over 40 years ago makes today's tractor technology seem absolutely stale by comparison. Experimentation, from the most complex assembly to the most simple and mundane component, is as an integral a part of any farm tractor's development
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
For sale Farmall super A tractor is complete and has just been setting for awhile,it was running when pulled out of the barn,shouldn’t take to much to get it going asking 1100.00
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
