Microphone Inoperative - Caller Cannot Be Heard
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Microphone Inoperative - Caller Cannot Be Heard
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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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. |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Cellular Communication Diagnostic System Check? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cellular Communication |
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- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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9 V | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Measure the voltage from the cellular microphone signal circuit to the drain wire circuit. Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value? |
9 V | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Test the cellular microphone signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer toCircuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 |
| 6 | Test the drain wire circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Test the drain wire for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 10 |
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- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the cellular microphone. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
| 10 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the VCIM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Replace the cellular microphone. Refer to OnStar Microphone Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 13 | - |
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IMPORTANT:
Perform the OnStar® setup procedure. Replace the VCIM. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |