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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011ESCALADE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTCELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWD
Circuit/System Testing
2011 Cadillac Escalade Base, AWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
NOTE:
Test or replace the remote batteries before performing the circuit/system test.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the infrared transmitter.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 12 and ground.
- If greater than specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for B+ between the infra red module control circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the rear seat audio module.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 0.75-2 volts between the remote infra red signal (+) circuit and ground.
- If less than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If greater than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for less than 1 volt between the remote infra red signal (-) circuit and ground.
- If greater than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Reconnect the harness connector at the infrared transmitter, and disconnect the X3 harness connector at the radio.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 4-6 mV AC between the remote infra red signal (+) circuit and ground.
- If less than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the infrared transmitter.
- If greater than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the infrared transmitter.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 4-6 mV AC between the remote infra red signal (-) circuit and ground.
- If less than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the infrared transmitter.
- If greater than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the infrared transmitter.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, press any button on the remote control aimed at the infrared transmitter and test for 300-330 MHz between the remote infra red signal (+) circuit and ground.
- If not within the specified range, replace the remote control.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the radio.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.