Info - Programming OnStar Module for Canadian French Voice Recognition (OnStar Generation 5 or Generation 6)

The bulletin is being revised to include additional models and add the 2006 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-46-010E (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

The Gen 5 and 6 OnStar® systems have the capability change the default English voice recognition to French.

Changing the language of the OnStar® system will change the following features to the language you select:

Once completed, this process completely changes all voice recognition and voice commands of the OnStar® system. The process will need to repeated in its entirety to change to a different language, including English.

Important: If the following steps are NOT completed prior to performing the SPS download, the VCIM will be damaged and will have to be replaced. The technician must document the error codes displayed on the Tech 2® if the calibration fails.

2005-2006 Cadillac SRX

Prior to downloading the French calibration, the Rear Hatch 10 amp fuse muse be removed from the right rear fuse block. After completing the SPS programming, the fuse must be reinstalled.

2006 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD Trucks

Prior to downloading the French calibration, the TCM (transmission control module) must be disconnected on vehicles equipped with an Allision® automatic transmission (RPO MW7). After completing the SPS programming, the TCM must be reinstalled.

2004-2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Allure (Canada Only)

Prior to downloading the French calibration, remove the serial data line (circuit 1037, terminal 38) from connector C1 at the BCM (body control module) (refer to SI documents 1458046 and 1646903). After completing the SPS programming, the data line must be reinstalled.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Prior to downloading the French calibration, remove the serial data line for the HVAC module (circuit 1038, terminal B) from SP208 (refer to SI documents 1392229 and 1380056). After completing the SPS programming, the data line must be reinstalled.

2005 Buick Rendezvous

After downloading the French calibration, the IPC may display "ERROR". The battery cables may need to be disonnected and reinstalled.

2004 Chevrolet Malibu

Malibus with an automatic air conditioning (RPO C68) must have the HVAC control module disconnected prior to downloading the French calibration. After completing the SPS programming, the control head must be reinstalled.

The current modules that require SPS reprogramming are:

Service Procedure

Important: On vehicles with Gen 5 OnStar® modules, you will need to obtain the software ID number using a Tech 2. You will need this number later in the procedure to complete the download. The software ID number is found under ID Information, Module Information 1.

Important: Please follow each step in its entirety.

Important: This process does not change the routing of calls to a French-speaking advisor.

1. Be sure your Tech 2® software version is 25.009 or later and the Techline® terminal TIS CD is 9.0 (2005) or later.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Install the Tech 2® to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
4. Turn ON the ignition with the engine off.
5. Turn off all vehicle accessories.
6. With the Tech 2®, select F1: Service Programming System (SPS).
7. Select F0: Request Info on the Tech 2®.
8. Verify that the displayed VIN matches the vehicle's VIN. If the displayed VIN does not match the actual VIN, write down the actual VIN and correct the VIN at the Techline® terminal.
9. When complete, Exit Service Programming.
10. Turn OFF the Tech 2® and disconnect the Tech 2® from the vehicle.
11. Turn OFF the ignition.
12. Connect the Tech 2® to the Techline® terminal.
13. Select Service Programming System.
14. Select Tech 2® as the tool you are using.
15. Select the type of programming to be performed.
16. Verify the displayed VIN with the vehicle's VIN. Correct the VIN as necessary.
17. Select OnStar® Module. If OnStar® does not appear as a selection on the list, please contact the Techline® Customer Support Center (TCSC) at 1-800-828-6860 (English) or 1-800-503-3222 (French) for further instructions on the VCI programming option.
18. Identify what type of programming you are performing.

•	Normal: This type of programming is for updating an existing calibration or programming a new controller.

•	Vehicle Configuration Index (VCI): This selection is used if the vehicle VIN is unavailable or not recognized by the Techline® terminal. Please note that you will need to contact TCSC to use this function.

19. Select the appropriate calibration.

•

French

•

English

20. Ensure that all connections are secure.
21. Select Next to initiate the download of the new calibration to the Tech 2®.
22. After the download is complete, turn OFF the Tech 2®.
23. Disconnect the Tech 2® from the Techline® terminal.
24. Install the Tech 2® to the DLC.
25. Turn ON the Tech 2®.
26. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
27. Select F1: Service Programming System.
28. Select F1: Program ECU.
29. After the download is complete, Exit Service Programming.
30. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
31. Turn OFF the Tech 2®.

Programming Verification

1. Turn ON the ignition.
2. Press the black button with the white dot. The "OnStar® Ready" response should play in the language you downloaded.
3. Say "Help" in the language downloaded.
4. The system should respond with a list of available features in the language you just downloaded.

Dealers may submit for reimbursement to change the resident language only once per vehicle. Once per vehicle is defined at changing from the default language to an alternate language. Changing the language again will require following one of the above processes and will be at the dealer's or owner's expense.

Dealers may submit for reimbursement to change the resident language only once per vehicle. Once per vehicle is defined at changing from the default language to an alternate language. Changing the language again will require following one of the above processes and will be at the dealer's or owner's expense.