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  1. J

    Can your phone serve as a remote without OnStar?

    Thanks. I learned there is a way, but it's not a GM way. It's basically 3rd party stuff that works off Bluetooth and their app, but I've found nothing that mimics the GM remote natively.
  2. J

    Can your phone serve as a remote without OnStar?

    Can your phone serve as a remote without OnStar? Some cars you can, and even send a digital key to someone else so they can access and drive your car permanently or temporarily. Does the 3rd gen Equinox have anything similar?
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    Does the driveshaft turn when AWD is off?

    I found my answer on a thread here. When I started this thread, it did not pop up: https://www.chevyequinoxforum.com/threads/awd-button.3860/
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    Does the driveshaft turn when AWD is off?

    Does anyone know for sure if the driveshaft turns when AWD is off?
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    DISREGARD - I ordered an new one. How long do batteries last?

    It probably was a good move then. I sold the old one for $40 on Craigslist. I just now checked the label on the B pillar and was surprised to learn that it was made in Mexico in July of 2019. That makes the vehicle 4 years and 5 months old, so the battery has to be older, but probably not...
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    What is the Parasitic Draw Spec 3rd Gen Equinox Premium?

    Thanks for the reply. I will be pulling fuses unless the 92ma draw I see is normal. What I do know is that 92ma draw calculates to draining a 72ah battery down to 50% in 16 days. I have yet to find a spec. PS: I found elsewhere on line where a mechanic stated that a parasitic draw in the...
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    GM penalizes those who bought Navigation option and rewards those who didn't with Maps+?

    - One would think a 2014 would come with maps newer than 2011. - This is the second time I've heard from someone with an experience like yours. The first was a guy in Arizona where an expressway had been there more than two years before. I would infer from this that few rely on the built-in...
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    What is the Parasitic Draw Spec 3rd Gen Equinox Premium?

    3-4 amps is a lot. My 2020 Premium 2.0 has every option and it pulls 79-92 milliamps, e.g. always less than 1/10th of an amp.
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    What is the Parasitic Draw Spec 3rd Gen Equinox Premium?

    I'll reply to this thread when I find out because that will be valuable information for others. Thanks!
  10. J

    What is the Parasitic Draw Spec 3rd Gen Equinox Premium?

    What is the Parasitic Draw Spec 3rd Gen Equinox Premium? I know the rules-of-thumb out there such as reserve capacity (RC) divided by 4, which would be 120/4 = 30 milliamps. However, that was established a long time ago. Today's cars are always listening and doing things in the background that...
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    GM penalizes those who bought Navigation option and rewards those who didn't with Maps+?

    I have been using my phone in the past. The new vehicle I set up with Android Auto and AAWireless too. However, the integrated approach rather than two different environments is nice too. Since the car came with GM NAV, I thought I could just update the maps. I received a response on how the...
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    GM penalizes those who bought Navigation option and rewards those who didn't with Maps+?

    "Maps Plus is designed for 2018+ vehicle owners who didn’t purchase the option for in-car navigation when they bought their vehicle, said Tim Babbitt, senior manager for digital experiences at GM. It integrates with other popular apps, including music streaming services like Spotify or voice...
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    DISREGARD - I ordered an new one. How long do batteries last?

    History: I just purchased a 2020 Equinox. - The vehicle has an in-service date of 1/6/2020, August is usually when model change-over starts, so we're saying the battery is over 4 years. - When we went for a test drive, the vehicle had to be jumped. It has run fine since. - I did to a battery...
  14. J

    What has been your experience with ceramic coatings done by a detailer?

    We have one in our area and I may ask to watch them if they'll let me. That's probably what it will take for me to be convinced that it is worthwhile. Thanks.
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    What has been your experience with ceramic coatings done by a detailer?

    What has been your experience with ceramic coatings done by a detailer? I'm not a car enthusiast. The car will spend the rest of its time going through soft-touch car washes where we can get wax applied from that point forward. The finish is perfect now. I'm wondering if I should get the...
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    What is your opinion of the Users App? It seems they want to know a lot.

    It doesn't look like anything I need then. Here is how things are shaking out for me. The only apps in the infotainment apps that have any significant value are Android Auto, CarPlay, and MyChevy for searchable access to the owner's manual. The voice recognition of the Nav app is abysmal even...
  17. J

    Best Factory Service Manual Source for 2020 Equinox?

    Got it! That makes lot more sense than not supporting GM's #2 seller, which was unbelievable.
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    What is your opinion of the Users App? It seems they want to know a lot.

    What is your opinion of the Users App? It seems they want to know a lot. Does it have significant value to you
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