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1ode ) TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-1705 A-1758 TBA Applications: 2011 Vehicles with OnStar® as listed below: Cadillac CTS Cadillac Escalade Cadillac SRX Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Aveo Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Express Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Malibu) Chevrolet Orlando Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Traverse GMC Acadia GMC Canyon GMC Savanah GMC Sierra GMC Tahoe GMC Terrian GMC Yukon Conditions: The operator of the vehicle may complain that the vehicle does not crank or start and that the battery is dead or low. Additionally once restarted the OnStar® on “LED” may not be illuminated (when checking 1 minute after starting the engine). Cause: A potential cause for the above is that the OnStar® system may keep various modules from going into the sleep mode. Correction: Follow the manufacturer’s diagnostic and repair procedures which include measuring the parasitic drain for 10 minutes (do not open doors or activate locks etc. during the test). If the parasitic drain remains over 380 mA remove the OnStar® fuse or disconnect the OnStar® module connector and perform the test again. REV: 20120712 Courtesy of The APRA TSB_1062.docx Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.

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