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OnStar Call Center Remote Function Requests Malfunction

OnStar Call Center Remote Function Requests Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions


Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


Circuit/System Description

The telematics communication interface control module has the capability of commanding the horn, initiating door lock/unlock, or operating the exterior lamps using the serial data circuits. These functions are commanded by the OnStar® Call Center per a customer request.

Diagnostic Aids

The customer concern may have been due to a lack of cellular service in a given area. A failure in the National Cellular Network infrastructure that has since been corrected.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

OnStar Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

OnStar Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference


Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Important
It is necessary to inform the OnStar® Call Center advisor that this call is for vehicle diagnostic purposes.

It is necessary to have the vehicle in an open outside area where a cellular call can be successfully placed and GPS data can be received from satellites.



1. Verify that the horn, lights, and the doors locks on the vehicle operate properly.

2. If the applicable system does not operate properly, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .

3. Contact the OnStar® Call Center by pressing the blue OnStar® button. Verify with the OnStar® advisor that all of the remote functions (door locks, lights, or horn) work.

4. If unable to connect with the OnStar® call center, refer to Unable to Contact OnStar Call Center .

5. If the remote functions do not operate when requested, replace the K73 telematics communication interface control module.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for telematics communication interface control module replacement, setup, and programming