Circuit/System Testing

2019 Buick Envision BaseSECTION Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF/vehicle OFF, disconnect the digital radio antenna coax cable from the A11 Radio. Connect the EL-48028  Digital Radio Test Antenna to the radio and place on the roof of the vehicle.
  2. Ignition ON/vehicle in Service Mode, radio tuned to XM channel 1.
  3. Verify DTC B125C is not set as current and XM reception is improved.
    • If DTC B125C is set as current or XM reception is not improved 

      Replace the A11 Radio.

    • Go to next step: If DTC B125C is not set as current and XM reception is improved 
  4. Ignition OFF/vehicle OFF, disconnect the digital radio antenna coax cable from the T4G Cellular Phone, Navigation, and Digital Radio Antenna.
  5. Verify the digital radio antenna coax cable passes the coax cable component test. Refer to Component Testing.
    • If the coax cable does not pass the test 

      Replace the antenna coax cable

    • Go to next step: If the coax cable passes the test 
  6. Test or replace the T4G Cellular Phone, Navigation, and Digital Radio Antenna.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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