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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013ESCALADE ESV PLATINUM, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTCELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (UUJ)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, RWD
Circuit/System Testing
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, RWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
Without DNU
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the DVD display.
- Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 6 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 entertainment remote enable B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition ON, test for B+ between the battery positive voltage circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 1-8 volts between the video bright control circuit terminal 9, and ground.
- If greater then specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If less then specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 40 mV -3.0 volts between the video mode signal circuit terminal 10, and ground.
- If greater then specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If less then specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the radio.
- Test for less than 5 ohms between the DVD display terminal 1 and the radio X3 harness connector terminal 7.
- If greater than specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the DVD display.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, Verify the DVD display operates normally.
- If the DVD display does not operate normally, replace the radio.
With DNU - One Display Not Functioning
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate DVD screen.
- Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 6 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 entertainment remote enable B+ circuit terminal 8 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the video signal splitter.
- Test for B+ between the battery positive voltage circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 1-8 volts between the video bright control circuit terminal 9, and ground.
- If greater then specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the video signal splitter.
- If less then specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the video signal splitter.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 40 mV-3.0 volts between the video mode signal circuit terminal 10, and ground.
- If greater then specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the video signal splitter.
- If less then specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the video signal splitter.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connector at the video signal splitter.
- Front Display- X2
- Rear Display (DNU)- X3
- Test for less than 5 ohms between the DVD display terminal 1 and the video signal splitter harness connector terminal 1.
- If greater than specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the DVD display.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, verify the DVD display operates normally.
- If the DVD display does not operate normally, replace the radio.
With DNU - Two Displays Not Functioning
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the video signal splitter.
- Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 2 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 entertainment remote enable B+ circuit terminal 11 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Test for B+ between the battery positive voltage circuit terminal 6 and ground.
- If less than specified value, test the voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 1-8 volts between the video bright control circuit terminal 8, and ground.
- If greater then specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If less then specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition ON, DVD playing, test for 40 mV-3.0 volts between the video mode signal circuit terminal 16, and ground.
- If greater then specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- If less then specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the radio.
- Test for less than 5 ohms between the video signal splitter X1 terminal 1 and the radio X3 harness connector terminal 7.
- If greater than specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, perform the circuit/system testing with DNU -- One Display Not Functioning for each display.
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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.