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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 vehicle communication interface module (VCIM) commands on the red or green LED by supplying ground to either the keypad red signal circuit or keypad green signal circuit.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

OnStar Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Entertainment/Communication 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

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, With the scan tool command the VCIM to turn on the red and green LED.

If the red or green LED indicators do not illuminate, go to Circuit/System Testing.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the inside rearview mirror harness connector .
  2. Ignition ON,test for less than 1 ohm between the inside rearview mirror harness connector terminal E and ground.
  3. If greater than specified value repair open or high resistance. or replace the VCIM.
  4. With a scan tool command the green LED ON. Test for 9.2 to 10.2 volts at the inside rearview mirror harness connector terminal F and ground.
  5. If 9.2 to 10.2 volts is not present with the green LED is commanded ON, repair open or high resistance. or replace the VCIM
  6. With a scan tool command the red LED ON. Test for 9.2 to 10.2  volts the inside rearview mirror harness connector terminal G and ground.
  7. If 9.2 to 10.2 volts is present with the red LED is commanded ON, repair open or high resistance. or replace the VCIM
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the Rear View Mirror.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for VCIM replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement