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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO POOR RECEPTION
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Radio Poor Reception
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Radio Poor Reception
Radio Poor Reception
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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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 |
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- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect for the following:
Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 4 |
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Less than
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
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- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Inspect the antenna base for a proper connection to the body ground. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
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RG-58/ RG-59 Coax: 0.2 Ω end to end RG-62/ RG-62M Coax: 0 .15-0.20 Ω/ft less than 3.5 Ω from end to end |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Inspect the ground connection from the battery negative cable to the body. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 |
| 9 | Test for continuity between the antenna coaxial cable center conductor and metal case on both ends of the cable. Did you measure continuity? |
- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Inspect the radio antenna coaxial cable interconnects for a poor connection or corrosion. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Repair or replace the radio antenna coaxial cable circuit. Did you complete the repair or replacement? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Audio System Troubleshooting Hints |
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.