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Telematic Control Module -J499-, coding

After replacing the Telephone/Telematic Control Module, the control module must be coded and OnStar ® system needs to be reconfigured.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed 

Fig 1: VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System
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NOTE:
  • DO NOT exchange Telephone/Telematic Control Modules between vehicles! Each module contains specific Station Identification (STID) and Electronic Serial Number (ESN) data unique to the VIN. This data is used by OnStar ® and National Cellular Telephone Network to identify the vehicle and administer the customer's account.
  • Using the VAS 5051 Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information system in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding, and function "-J499- Telematic control module, replacing" it is possible to read the telematic control module coding from the existing module before removal. Note code prior to removal in order input code into replacement control module.

After all Control Modules have been registered and DTC memories checked: