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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 603 (CELLULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESONSTAR RECONFIGURATION (WITH TIS 2 WEB AND SPS PROGRAMMING)PROCEDURE

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

OnStar Reconfiguration (with TIS 2 Web and SPS Programming): Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the Tech 2 to the vehicle.
Connect the Techline Information System (TIS) terminal to the Tech 2.
Select the OnStar Activation programming option using the service programming system (SPS).
Upon completion of the OnStar Activation programming event, disconnect the TIS terminal from the Tech 2 and perform the VCIM/OnStar Set-up Procedure using the Tech 2. The set up procedure is located under the special function menu option.
The default language for the new VCIM is English. Changing the language capability to French or Spanish is supported by service programming system (SPS) and by Tech 2 special functions. Changing the language capability is also defendant on the generation of the replacement OnStar module.

Inform the customer that it may take up to 24 hrs. for the OnStar service to become fully activated after performing the TIS 2 Web and Tech 2 setup procedures.

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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.