2018 Buick Regal BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Gen10 ONSTAR WIFI Inoperative Or WIFI Connection Concerns (PIT5384C)

Publication date: 2017-12-05
Reference number: PIT5384C
Supersedes refnos: PIT5384, PIT5384A

GEN10 ONSTAR WIFI INOPERATIVE OR WIFI CONNECTION CONCERNS

GEN10 ONSTAR WIFI INOPERATIVE OR WIFI CONNECTION CONCERNS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): PIT5384C,Β Date of Issue:Β  Dec 5, 2017

SERVICE INFORMATION

Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine: Transmission:
from to from to
All All 2015-2018 All *See Note All *See Note All All

Note: Equipped with OnStar 4GLTE Gen10 WIFI (RPO VV4)

Supersession Statement

This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIT5384B.

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

CONDITION/CONCERN

A customer may comment that the OnStar WIFI is inoperative, they are unable to connect to WIFI, or that it drops the WIFI connection.

RECOMMENDATION/INSTRUCTIONS

Please attempt to duplicate the customers concern, record the following information and contact GM Technical Assistance for further assistance.

From the radio display access WIFI settings from the OnStar Main Menu and record the following:

SSID

PASS

Internet Connection Status:

From GDS2 Record

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION:

End Model Part Number:

Mobile Equipment Identifier:

OnStar Customer Identifier:

Module Generation Identifier:

GSM Network Code:

Off Board Navigation:

Mobile Identification Number:

Mobile Directory Number:

SIGNAL STRENGTH DATA:

GSM Signal Strength:

Public Land Network Number:

Perform an Outbound OnStar Personal Call

Results:

OnStar Key Press

Results:

Can the vehicle receive a call?

Results:

Detailed Problem Description (including error message):

  • When did the issue start (Date and Time)?
  • Has Service Worked in this location before (Y/N):

    or If yes, when and where it last worked?

  • Does it occur in multiple locations?
  • Other devices experiencing the same problem (Y/N):

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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