Navigation Radio Malfunction

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Navigation Radio Malfunction
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the GPS coax cable connector at the navigation radio.
  2. Connect the EL-49903Β  to the navigation radio; place the test antenna on the roof of the vehicle. See Special ToolsΒ .
  3. Verify the Navigation Radio functions while driving the vehicle.
    • If the navigation radio does not function, replace the navigation radio.
  4. Ignition OFF, perform the coax cable test on the coax cable between the navigation radio and the navigation antenna signal splitter, refer to Component TestingΒ . The coax cable should pass the test.
    • If the coax cable does not pass the test, replace the T4G cellular phone, navigation, and digital radio antenna coax.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the navigation antenna signal splitter.
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