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No OnStar Audio on a Blue Button/Emergency Key Press and/or Hands Free Call - keywords communication digital operation performance volume

Subject:No OnStar Audio on a Blue Button/Emergency key press and/or Hands Free Call

Models:2006 Hummer H3



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Customers may report the OnStar system is inoperative and/or the Demo message can not be heard on a Blue Button and/or Emergency key press. Furthermore, the OHFC (OnStar Hands Free Calling) button will not respond with "OnStar Ready" when pressed. Engineering has identified a possible concern with connector C2 of the OnStar VCIM (Vehicle Communication Interface Module) on vehicles built prior to November 10, 2005.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Circuit 2061 (Remote Playback Device Left Audio Signal) and Circuit 2062 (Remote Playback Device Audio Common Signal) maybe located in the wrong cavity of connector C2 @ the OnStar VCIM. Reference eSI Document number 1573971 for correct pin locations.

Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM)


Object Number: 697023  Size: CH

Connector Part Information

    • OEM: 917975-1
    • Service: 88952886
    • Description: 12-Way F 040 Hybrid (WH)

Terminal Part Information

    • Terminal/Tray: 175265-1/15
    • Core/Insulation Crimp: Pins 1-2, 5, 8: J/J, Pins 9-10: K/K
    • Release Tool/Test Probe: 15315247/J-35616-16 (L-GN)

Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM)

Pin

Wire Color

Circuit No.

Function

1

PK/BK

2062

Remote Playback Device Audio Common Signal

2

OG/BK

2061

Remote Playback Device Left Audio Signal

3-4

--

--

Not Used

5

PU

1807

Class 2 Serial Data

6-7

--

--

Not Used

8

BARE

1792

9

GY

655

10

BARE

1705

11-12

--

--

Not Used

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