PI0572B

File in Section:
Service Bulletin
Bulletin No.:
Date:
PI0572B
April, 2013
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:
Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability
Models:
2006-2014 GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks
This PI is being revised to add the 2014 model year. Please discard PI0572A.
Repair Kit Availability
GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This
only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStar®), satellite radio (XM) and GPS
(navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables.
There are four individual kits. Any given repair may require the use of one or more kits. Over time, stocking the
original production coaxial cable will be phased out, and only the following kits will be used.
COAX Cable Kits
The following four kits are available for service:
Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit (part number 13581174)
2706799
Consists of four different RG56 cables in lengths of 18 inches (A), 3.5 feet (B), 5 feet (C) and 7 feet (D). This kit is
used to replace the cables for carrying a cellular signal or a combined cellular and GPS signal. It is also referred to
as the long run cellular kit.
Digital Radio and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit (part number 13581173)
2706807
Consists of three different RG316 cables in lengths of 3.5 feet (A), 5 feet (B) and 7 feet (C) and is used to replace the
satellite radio and GPS cables. It is also referred to as the long run XM/GPS kit.
Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit (part number 19119056)
2706814
Consists of many different connectors, housings and jumpers to mate into the connector housings. This kit may be
used by itself to repair a connector or in conjunction with either of the long run kits to change the connector ends. It is
also referred to as the connections kit.
Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit (part number 22803854)
2706816
Consists of a 4-inch jumper for the mini-UHF connector that was used on several OnStar modules before the 2011
model year.
Revised COAX Cable Service Strategy
With the new kit strategy, it is not necessary to remove old or bad coaxial cable from the vehicle. Using the long run
kits, a new service cable should be routed in the vehicle from point A to point B. The cables should be secured with a
combination of tie straps, electrical tape, and/or clips with foam or felt tape placed around the cable to prevent
possible rattles.
It may be necessary to combine various lengths of cables to create the needed length. If there is extra cable, it can
be coiled around itself, but be sure not to bend the cables more than a 2 inch radius or damage could occur.
By design, the cables have 1-way universal connectors on each end. If a different end is needed, use a jumper to
connect from the 1-way connector on the service cable to the proper connector.
If an in-vehicle connector is damaged, it may be possible to replace it with a new service connector housing from the
Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit. The kit will have mostly
non-keyed water blue connectors for 1-way and 2-way styles. The 3-way connectors are color coded. In some
cases, it will not be possible to replace only a connector. For these cases, run a long run cable and bypass the
non-replaceable connector.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the wiring repair section in the appropriate Service Information. Go to Wiring
Systems and Power Management – Diagnostic Information and Procedures – Coaxial Cable Repair.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
13581174
Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit
13581173
Digital Radio and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit
19119056
Digital Radio and Mobile Telephone and Vehicle Locator Antenna Coaxial Cable Kit
22803854
Communication Interface Module Antenna Cable Kit