Strange Problem
#1
Burning Brakes
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Strange Problem
I've had a strange issue that's been plaguing me all day with my '05 RL. I'm getting loud cracking and popping sounds through the car speakers. It happens whether the audio system is on or off. I thought it may have been interference from my cell phone (Motorola KRZR, GSM version) but it happens with the cellphone turned off as well. I also thought it may be related to the ANC system, but I also got the noises with the ANC turned off through the radio diagnostic menu. I went into the car diagnostic menu but found no error codes or abnormalities. Has anyone experienced anything like this?
#3
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by TampaRL
ONSTAR? I believe the receiver also broadcasts through the audio system. Maybe something awry with the ONSTAR receiver?
#4
Torch & Pitchfork Posse
Originally Posted by dwboston
Is there anyway to disable Onstar? Maybe a fuse or something? I don't have the service activated.
#5
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by TampaRL
If there is a short in the receiver, I don't know if it matters whether or not you subscribe. Sounds like the dealer needs to diagnose. I do remember reading that the ONSTAR units were replaced in some 2005 models.
#7
Onstar is functional regardless of subscription or not.
Its like 911 dialing on cell phones that dont have service, it will still dial 911.
And you mean the onstar in the 05-06 RL's was analog?
Shit, that means the extra safety I thought I had was gone.
Its like 911 dialing on cell phones that dont have service, it will still dial 911.
And you mean the onstar in the 05-06 RL's was analog?
Shit, that means the extra safety I thought I had was gone.
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#8
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by sotiri
Onstar is functional regardless of subscription or not.
Its like 911 dialing on cell phones that dont have service, it will still dial 911.
And you mean the onstar in the 05-06 RL's was analog?
Shit, that means the extra safety I thought I had was gone.
Its like 911 dialing on cell phones that dont have service, it will still dial 911.
And you mean the onstar in the 05-06 RL's was analog?
Shit, that means the extra safety I thought I had was gone.
Onstar's cellular calling uses Verizon Wireless' 800 mhz analog calling network, which VZW is shutting down as of 12/31/07 due to the FCC forcing cellular carriers to switch to all-digital and return the analog spectrum. Which means that Onstar's analog service will go away on that date. Onstar is switching to a digital service and apparently has offered some customers (Cadillac owners for one) the ability to "upgrade" to the digital service - at a cost of $549 - $2159. They also forced the owners to prepay for 3 years of service.
#9
give me a day, I will look into the helms manual later today to see where the module is in the car, and which fuse (circuit) feeds that and if you can disable that without effecting other circuits.
#11
AcurAdmirer
Originally Posted by dwboston
Onstar's cellular calling uses Verizon Wireless' 800 mhz analog calling network, which VZW is shutting down as of 12/31/07 due to the FCC forcing cellular carriers to switch to all-digital and return the analog spectrum. Which means that Onstar's analog service will go away on that date. Onstar is switching to a digital service and apparently has offered some customers (Cadillac owners for one) the ability to "upgrade" to the digital service - at a cost of $549 - $2159. They also forced the owners to prepay for 3 years of service.
Good luck tracking this issue down, but if you can't I wouldn't hesitate to take it to the dealer. They can usually find things like this far easier than we civilians can.
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#12
Go Big Blue!
Hey DW, Here's a page from the Acura service manual that should help you. Talks about how to run a self diag. Also, at the very beginning, it describes the three fuses that power the system. By the way, the Onstar Control unit is behind the drivers side back seat. You need to remove the seat to get to it to disable it specifically. Hopefully, that won't be necessary.
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#13
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Hey DW, Here's a page from the Acura service manual that should help you. Talks about how to run a self diag. Also, at the very beginning, it describes the three fuses that power the system. By the way, the Onstar Control unit is behind the drivers side back seat. You need to remove the seat to get to it to disable it specifically. Hopefully, that won't be necessary.
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#14
Go Big Blue!
Try pulling those three fuses. Not sure what else they might control. However, if you remove those fuses and the poping goes away then I guess you know were the problem is.
#15
Originally Posted by SpicyMikey
Hey DW, Here's a page from the Acura service manual that should help you. Talks about how to run a self diag. Also, at the very beginning, it describes the three fuses that power the system. By the way, the Onstar Control unit is behind the drivers side back seat. You need to remove the seat to get to it to disable it specifically. Hopefully, that won't be necessary.
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There are 3, left right center.
one is masked by the body frame that supports the seat, so call that one the left one. Its not the one you want.
Nor is the center one.
That leaves the right grey one, with 22 pin connectors.
Its the only 22 pin.
Just disconnect that, and you will not impact any other car systems.
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onstar on 2006 acura RL IS digital
Originally Posted by dwboston
I'd rather disconnect it if possible. Onstar's analog service (what is in the 05 RL) is being shut off anyway as of 12/31/07 as Onstar switches to digital. I'd rather not replace something that's going away anyway. There must be a way to shut it off.
#17
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Originally Posted by johnhayd
I called onstar today. they confirmed at that for my car: 2006 RL: onstar is digital
#18
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by sotiri
All you need is to disconnect the 22pin gray harness.
There are 3, left right center.
one is masked by the body frame that supports the seat, so call that one the left one. Its not the one you want.
Nor is the center one.
That leaves the right grey one, with 22 pin connectors.
Its the only 22 pin.
Just disconnect that, and you will not impact any other car systems.
There are 3, left right center.
one is masked by the body frame that supports the seat, so call that one the left one. Its not the one you want.
Nor is the center one.
That leaves the right grey one, with 22 pin connectors.
Its the only 22 pin.
Just disconnect that, and you will not impact any other car systems.
#21
Analog is better for emergency stuff. Digital towers offer clearer callers, better data rates, and can handle more concurrent connections per tower, but their range is one fifth of analog at the same transmit wattage. In rural Mn ("doncha know") the dual digital/analog phones remain online long after the digital-only phones (like mine) have lost signal.
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