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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

The navigation portion of the cellular and navigation antenna is connected to the vehicle communication interface module (VCIM) with a RG-174 coax cable. The VCIM polls the data from the antenna once every second.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

    • DTC B2483 Global Positioning System (GPS) Sensor Circuit Low
    • DTC B2484 Global Positioning System (GPS) Sensor Circuit Open

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The ignition must be in the RUN or ACC position.
    • The system voltage is at least 9.5 volts and no more than 15.5 volts.
    • All the above conditions are present for greater than 1 second.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The VCIM does not detect a navigation signal.
    • All the above conditions are present for greater than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The OnStar® status LED turns red.
    • The OnStar® Call Center cannot locate the vehicle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The VCIM detects the presence of the cellular and navigation antenna.
    • A history DTC clears after 50 malfunction free ignition cycles.
    • The VCIM receives the clear DTC command from the scan tool.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: OnStar Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cellular Communication Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Notice: Using a DMM to measure the resistance of the navigation antenna coax from the center conductor to the outer shield while the antenna is still connected will damage the navigation antenna.

Important: Vehicle may be equipped with sectioned coax. Test each section and replace only the faulty section, not the entire length of coax.

  1. Disconnect the navigation antenna coax connector from the cellular and navigation antenna.
  2. Disconnect the navigation antenna coax from the vehicle communication interface module.
  3. Measure the resistance from the center conductor of the coax to the metal outer shield.

Does the meter read out of limits?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Measure the resistance of the navigation antenna coax center conductor from end to end.

Does the resistance measure greater than the specified value?

1.0 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the navigation antenna coax.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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5

Inspect for poor connections at the cellular and navigation antenna and the harness connector of the vehicle communication interface module (VCIM). 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 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the cellular and navigation antenna. Refer to Cellular and Navigation Antenna Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 7

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7

Replace the VCIM. 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 8

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8

  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