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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1858 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESONSTAR BUTTON MALFUNCTIONCOMPONENT TESTING
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Component Testing
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Component Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the button assembly.
- Test for infinite resistance between the keypad supply voltage terminal A and the keypad signal terminal B.
- If less than the specified range, replace the button assembly.
- Test for 1.4 k-1.6 k Ω between the keypad supply voltage terminal A and the keypad signal terminal B while pressing the red emergency button.
- If not within the specified range, replace the button assembly.
- Test for 2.7 k-3.3 k Ω between the keypad supply voltage terminal A and the keypad signal terminal B while pressing the blue On-Star® button.
- If not within the specified range, replace the button assembly.
- Test for 12.5 k-13.5 k Ω between the keypad supply voltage terminal A and the keypad signal terminal B while pressing the black phone button.
- If not within the specified range, replace the button assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.