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For 1990-2009 cars only

Test Description

The following numbers refer to the steps in the table.

  1. Determine if the VIU has the necessary power circuit feeds.

  2. Determine if the VIU has the necessary ground circuits.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: This procedure is for diagnosing conditions that will prevent OnStar® from powering up or the OnStar® Button Assembly Telltale Lamp from coming on.

1

Did you perform the OnStar® Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to OnStar System Check

2

Refer to OnStar Operation operation.

Does the OnStar® system operate correctly?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Using a DMM;
  3. 2.1. Measure the voltage from the Ignition Positive Voltage circuit of the VIU to a good ground.
    2.2. Measure the voltage from the Positive Battery Voltage circuit of the VIU to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified Value?

12V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the affected VIU feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

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5

Test the Ground circuits of the VIU for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the problem?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU). Refer to Vehicle Interface Unit and Vehicle Communication Unit Modules Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2