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2009 Pontiac G8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 189 (Object Detection System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Code Index
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Object Detection
- DTC B0954, B0955, B0956, or B0957
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Procedures
- DTC B0958, B0959, B0960, or B0961
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptors
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Repair Procedures
- DTC B0968
- DTC B0987
- DTC B0988
- DTC B1008
- DTC B1015 (Object Alarm Module)
- Diagnostic Instructions (Object Alarm Module)
- DTC Descriptor (Object Alarm Module)
- Circuit/System Description (Object Alarm Module)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (Object Alarm Module)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (Object Alarm Module)
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets (Object Alarm Module)
- Conditions for Clearing (Object Alarm Module)
- Reference Information (Object Alarm Module)
- Circuit/System Verification (Object Alarm Module)
- Repair Procedures (Object Alarm Module)
- DTC B1015 (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Diagnostic Instructions (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- DTC Descriptor (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Circuit/System Description (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Conditions for Running the DTC (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Conditions for Setting the DTC (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Conditions for Clearing (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Reference Information (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Circuit/System Verification (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- Repair Procedures (Veh. Dir. Alert Alarm Warning Module)
- DTC B1016
- DTC B101D
- DTC B101E
- DTC B1E3A
- DTC B356A
- Diagnostic Instructions
- DTC Descriptor
- Diagnostic Fault Information
- Circuit/System Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aids
- Reference Information
- Circuit/System Verification
- Circuit/System Testing
- Component Testing
- Repair Procedures
- Symptoms - Object Detection
- Parking Assist System Malfunction
- Parking Assist Indicator Malfunction
- Side Object Sensor Malfunction
- Lane Departure Warning System Malfunction
- Repair Instructions
- Front and Rear Object Alarm Module Replacement
- Information Center Telltale Assembly Replacement
- Front Object Alarm Sensor Replacement
- Side Object Sensor Replacement
- Rear Object Sensor Replacement
- Rear Object Sensor Housing Replacement
- Side Object Sensor Bracket Replacement
- Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Replacement
- Vehicle Direction Alert Alarm Warning Module Calibration
- Description and Operation
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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.