Test Description

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This step determines if the OnStar® status LED has the necessary GREEN LED signal circuit voltage.
  2. 5:  If the GREEN LED signal is shorted to voltage, then the OnStar® 3-button assembly has been damaged and must be replaced.
OnStar Button LED Inoperative

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: OnStar Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Cellular Communication Connector End Views 
DEFINITION: This procedure is for diagnosing problems with the OnStar® button assembly LED.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Turn the ignition ON, with engine OFF.
  2. Observe the OnStar® status LED.
Did the OnStar® status LED turn GREEN?
- Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
Measure the voltage from the keypad GREEN LED signal circuit to a good ground.
Does the voltage measure near the specified value?
7 V Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the keypad GREEN LED signal circuit for an open, high resistance, or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing andWiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 10  Go to Step 5 
Test the keypad GREEN LED signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 7  Go to Step 8 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rearview mirror. 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 10  Go to Step 7 
7 Replace the rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement in Stationary Windows.
Did you complete the repair?
- Go to Step 10  -
8 Inspect for poor connections at 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?
- Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
9 Replace the VCIM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the repair?
- Go to Step 10  -
10 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2 
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