Ascender 2WD L6-4.2L (2003)
Emergency Contact Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
OnStar(R) - Re-Establishing Communications
Information: IB08-13-S002
Issue Date: February 2008
Re-Establishing Communications With OnStar(R) Center After Battery Disconnect
Affected Vehicles:
2003-2006 Isuzu Ascender with Digital OnStar(R)
Service Information
When servicing any of the above models and a battery cable is disconnected or power to the OnStar(R) Vehicle Communication Interface Module
(VCIM) is interrupted for any reason the following procedure must be performed to verify proper Global Positioning System (GPS) function.
IMPORTANT:
Never swap OnStar(R) Vehicle Communition Interface Modules (VCIM) from other vehicles. Transfer of OnStar(R) modules from other vehicles
should not be done. Each OnStar(R) module has a unique identification number. The VCIM has a specific Station Identification (STID). This
identification number is used by the National Celluar Telephone Network and OnStar(R) systems.
After completing ALL repairs to the vehicle you must perform the following procedure:
1.
Move the vehicle into an open area of the service lot.
2.
Sit in the vehicle with the engine running and the radio turned on for five minutes.
3.
Press the OnStar(R) button in the vehicle.
4.
When the OnStar(R) advisor answers ask the advisor to verify the current location of the vehicle.
If the vehicle location is different than the location the OnStar(R) advisor gives contact Technical Assistance Line (TAL).
Disclaimer
