Circuit/System Testing (with Navigation Radio)

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing (with Navigation Radio)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • The vehicle may be equipped with sectioned coax. Test each section and replace only the faulty section, not the entire length of coax.
  • The following verification requires the vehicle to be outside with an unobstructed view of the southern sky. Allow 5 minutes after turning the ignition ON for the GPS satellites to acquire vehicle signal.
  1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the GPS and cellular coax cable connector at the K73 telematics communication interface control module. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Using the EL-49903-3 kit (EL-49903-5 adapter and EL-49903-4 coax cable), connect the EL-49903  GM OnStar antenna diagnostic tool kit to the K73 telematics communication interface control module. Place the test antenna on the roof of the vehicle.
  3. Verify the DTC does not set while operating the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC.
    • If the DTC sets 

      Replace the K73 telematics communication interface control module.

    • If the DTC does not set 
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the coax cable to the K73 telematics communication interface control module and disconnect the coax cable from the T15 navigation signal splitter.
  5. Ignition ON.
  6. Test for 4.5-5.5 V between the coax cable center conductor and the outer shield.
    • If greater than 5.5 V 

      Test or replace the coax cable.

    • If less than 4.5 V 

      Test or replace the coax cable.

    • If between 4.5-5.5 V 
  7. Ignition OFF.
  8. Test the coax cable between the T15 navigation signal splitter and the T4G cellular phone, navigation, and digital radio antenna. Refer to Component Testing.
    • If the coax cable does not pass the test 

      Replace the coax cable.

    • If the coax cable passes the test 
  9. Test or replace the T15 navigation and signal splitter.
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