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B1427

DTC B1427 (2-6): Microphone Circuit Malfunction

1. Delete the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
3. Check for DTCs.

Is DTC B1427 (2-6) indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect OnStar control unit connector B (16P).
6. Disconnect the roof console 28P connector.




7. Connect roof console 28P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 to body ground with jumper wires.




8. Check for continuity between body ground and OnStar control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 1 and No. 9 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Repair an open in the wire.

9. Remove the jumper wires from the roof console.




10. Check for continuity between body ground and OnStar control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 1 and No. 9 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short to ground in the wire.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




12. Measure voltage between body ground and OnStar control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 1 and No. 9 individually.

Is there voltage?

YES - Repair a short to power in the wire.

NO - Go to step 13.

13. Reconnect OnStar control unit connector B (16P).




14. Measure voltage between OnStar control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 1 and No. 9.

Is there about 8.5 V?

YES - Substitute a known-good microphone and recheck. If the DTC B1427 (2-6) is indicated again, replace the OnStar control unit.

NO - Replace the OnStar control unit.