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B2476



DTC B2476 or B2482

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B2476 00
- Cellular Phone Select Service Switch Malfunction

DTC B2482 00
- Cellular Phone Select Service Switch Range/Performance

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The OnStar(R) button assembly located on the inside rearview mirror consists of 3 buttons, Call/Answer, OnStar(R) Call Center, and OnStar(R) Emergency. The vehicle communication interface module (VCIM) supplies the OnStar(R) button assembly with 10 volts via the keypad supply voltage circuit. Each of the buttons, when pressed, completes the circuit across a resister allowing a specific voltage to be returned to the VCIM over the keypad signal circuit. Depending upon the voltage range returned, the VCIM is able to identify which button has been activated.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Ignition ON.
* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2476

The DTC will set when the VCIM detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance on the keypad supply voltage circuit.

B2482

* The DTC will set when the VCIM detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance on the keypad signal circuit.
* If one of the OnStar(R) buttons is pressed or stuck for 15 seconds or greater, the VCIM will set this DTC.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The OnStar(R) status LED turns red.
* No calls can be placed.
* The VCIM will ignore all inputs from the OnStar(R) button assembly.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists.
* A history DTC will clear once 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
2. Ignition ON, test for 9.8-10.2 volts between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and ground.

If less than the specified range, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the VCIM.

If greater than the specified range, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the VCIM.

3. Ignition OFF, test for 1 volt between the keypad signal circuit terminal 11 and ground.

If greater than the specified range, test the keypad signal circuit for a short to voltage or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the VCIM.

4. Ignition ON, test for 9.8-10.2 volts between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and the keypad signal circuit terminal 11.

If less than the specified range, test the keypad signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the VCIM.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and the keypad signal circuit terminal 11.

If less than the specified range, replace the inside rearview mirror.

3. Test for 1.4K-1.6k ohms between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and the keypad signal circuit terminal 11 while pressing the black phone button.

If not within the specified range, replace the inside rearview mirror.

4. Test for 2.7K-3.3k ohms between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and the keypad signal circuit terminal 11 while pressing the blue On-Star(R) button.

If not within the specified range, replace the inside rearview mirror.

5. Test for 11.7K-14.3k ohms between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and the keypad signal circuit terminal 11 while pressing the red emergency button.

If not within the specified range, replace the inside rearview mirror.

If the inside rearview mirror tests normal, go to circuit / system testing.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests

* Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement