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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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Schematic Reference: OnStar Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cellular Communication Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The OnStar® call center operator can clearly be heard but the operator is unable to hear the caller.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the cellular microphone connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the voltage from the cellular microphone signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

9.5 V- 10.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Test the cellular microphone signal circuit for an open or short to ground, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

4

Test the drain wire circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cellular microphone and harness connector of the communication interface module (CIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the CIM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the cellular microphone. Refer to Mobile Telephone Microphone Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the CIM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK