Circuit Description
The OnStar® button assembly consists of three buttons, Call/Answer, OnStar® Call Center and OnStar® Emergency. Ten volts is supplied to the button assembly on the keypad supply voltage circuit. Each of the buttons, when pressed, completes the circuit across a resister allowing a specific voltage to be returned to the VIU on the keypad signal circuit. Depending upon the voltage range returned, the VIU is able to identify which button has been pressed.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition must be in the RUN or ACC position. |
| • | The system voltage is at least 9.5 volts and no more than 15.5 volts. |
| • | All the above conditions are present for greater than 300 ms. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The keypad signal circuit voltage to the VIU is less than 2.8 volts or more than 3.2 volts. |
| • | All the above conditions are present for greater than 300 ms. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The VIU will ignore all inputs from the OnStar® button assembly. |
| • | No calls can be placed. |
| • | The OnStar® status LED turns RED. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The keypad signal circuit voltage is between 2.8 volts and 3.2 volts. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 50 malfunction free ignition cycles. |
| • | The VIU receives the clear DTC command from the scan tool. |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: OnStar Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Cellular Communications Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value? | 9 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 | |
3 | Test the Keypad Supply Voltage circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
4 | Test the Keypad Supply Voltage circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Test the keypad ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Test the Keypad Signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the OnStar® button assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the VIU. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
9 | Replace the OnStar® button assembly. Refer to OnStar Button Assembly Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
10 |
Important: Perform the OnStar(R) setup procedure. Replace the VIU. Refer to OnStar Vehicle Interface Unit Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 11 | -- |
11 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
