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For 1990-2009 cars only

Test Description

The following procedure diagnoses the "Unable to Configure the OnStar® System" message from the OnStar® Call Center.

  1. This step tests the configuration of the OnStar® system.

  2. This step tests for an open in the IGN SEN circuit.

  3. This step tests for a short to ground or an open in the ignition positive circuit.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the OnStar® Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to OnStar System Check

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Activate the OnStar® Call Center button.
  3. Ask the OnStar® Call Center operator to configure the vehicle.
  4. Activate the Call End button.

Did the OnStar® Call Center operator say that the vehicle was configured?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Test the IGN SEN circuit for 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 5

Go to Step 4

4

Test the ignition positive voltage circuit for an open or a short to ground . Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the problem?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 2

5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2