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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1473 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Video Entertainment System Inoperative

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Video Entertainment System Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Video Entertainment System Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Video System Schematics  
DEFINITION: The following conditions occur:
  • The video display does not turn on. The power indicator is off and the screen backlighting is off.
  • The DVD player does not turn on. The power indicator next to DVD power button is off.
1 Did you review the rear entertainment system operation and perform the necessary inspection? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Entertainment 
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. Lower the screen of the video display.
  3. Press the power button on the DVD player. The amber indicator on the DVD player button turns ON.
Does the system operate normally?		 Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS AND POOR CONNECTIONS in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the rear entertainment system connector.
  2. Test the ground circuit of the rear entertainment system for an open. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the rear entertainment system for an open or short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 7  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear video entertainment system. 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 7  Go to Step 6 
6 Replace the rear video entertainment system. Refer to Video Display Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 7  -
7 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
RENDER: 1.0x

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