Remote Playback Device Inoperative

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Remote Playback Device Inoperative
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Remote Playback Device Inoperative

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Schematic Reference:  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Up Level Crew Cab)  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Steering Wheel Controls)  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Base Crew Cab)  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Luxury)  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Up Level Pickup)  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Up Level Utilities (w/RSA))  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Up Level Utilities (w/o RSA))  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Base Pickup)  ,  Radio/Audio System Schematics (Base Utilities)  
1 Did you review the Radio/Audio System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation 
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the radio.
  3. Insert a tape, CD, or CD magazine with at least 1 audio CD inside, into the remote playback device.
  4. Turn ON the remote playback device.
Does the remote playback device operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the remote playback device.
  3. Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the remote playback device for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the ground circuit of the remote playback device for high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the radio on signal circuit of the remote playback device for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 6 
6 Test the entertainment and comfort serial data circuit of the remote playback device for a short, high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing , and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the remote playback device. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition.
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the radio. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition.
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
9 Replace the remote playback device. Refer to Remote Compact Disc Player Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 10  -
10 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2 
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