Circuit/System Testing

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the P17 info display module.
  2. Test for less than 10 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, radio ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the remote enable signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the remote enable signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.
  5. Lights ON, set the dimming switch to full bright. Test for 1-1.5 V on the display dimming control circuit terminal 3.
    • If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.
  6. Use the dimming switch to decrease the dimming level to full dim. Verify the voltage increases steadily to 6-7 V at full dim.
    • If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A11 radio.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the P17 info display module.
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