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2001 Saturn L300 TSBs

29 Technical Service Bulletins across 6 categories

Other

11 bulletins
10142208

This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.

10141371

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when...

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connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.

10137842

This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the...

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correct tool.

10137832

This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a...

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vehicle.

10137828

This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.

10133103

This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs

10114474

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when...

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connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.

10113720

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.

10113654

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.

10113652

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar cellular communication upgrade.

10112641

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be...

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directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.

Engine

6 bulletins
10139066

This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.

10114894

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are...

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one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.

10114470

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar...

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system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.

10114342

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar...

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system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.

10112137

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar...

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system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.

10112116

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible...

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cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.

Electrical

4 bulletins
10135369

This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar module after Canadian cellular upgrade.

10113722

This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar module after Canadian cellular upgrade.

10112664

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern.

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Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.

10112299

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle...

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Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

Infotainment

4 bulletins
10135337

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States.

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While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a ?500 phone number? The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.

10114431

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue...

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when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.

10114408

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States.

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While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.

10112013

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue...

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when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.

Fuel System

3 bulletins
10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

10133086

This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil...

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additives.

10113662

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the...

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usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.

Brakes

1 bulletin
10114343

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and...

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repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.