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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 676 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESREMOTE PLAYBACK DEVICE INOPERATIVE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Remote Playback Device Inoperative

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Remote Playback Device Inoperative
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Remote Playback Device Inoperative

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Radio/Audio System Schematics  
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 AND POOR CONNECTIONS 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 andWIRING REPAIRS .
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 andWIRING REPAIRS .
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 andWIRING REPAIRS .
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 andWIRING REPAIRS .
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 AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
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 AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition.		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
9 Replace the remote playback device. Refer to Remote CD 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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