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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 899 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVOICE RECOGNITION INOPERATIVE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Voice Recognition Inoperative

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Voice Recognition Inoperative
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Voice Recognition Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: OnStar Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Entertainment/Communication Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2
IMPORTANT: The vehicle must be located in a quiet area.
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Press the OnStar® Call Center button.
  3. Ask the OnStar® operator if your voice can clearly be heard.
Does the OnStar® operator hear your voice?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Microphone Inoperative - Caller Cannot Be Heard 
3
  1. Press the Call Answer button.
  2. Pronounce all hands-free commands. Refer to OnStar Description and Operation  for proper pronunciation.
Did the OnStar® system recognize any of the voice commands?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Press the Call Answer button.
  2. Have another person pronounce all hands-free commands. Refer to OnStar Description and Operation  for proper pronunciation.
Did the OnStar® system recognize any of the voice commands?		 Go to Step 5  Go to OnStar Description and Operation 
5 The system is operational, but cannot identify certain word commands due to pronunciation. For tips on proper pronunciation refer to OnStar Description and Operation .
Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 2 
RENDER: 1.0x

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