Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the radio harness connector X2 and VCIM harness connector X3.
  2. Test for less than 1 volt on the mono out circuit radio harness connector terminal 7 and ground.
    • If greater than specified value, repair short to voltage.
  3. Test for greater than 1 ohm between the mono out circuit radio harness connector terminal 7 and ground.
    • If less than specified value, repair short to ground.
  4. Test for less than 1 ohm between the mono out circuit radio harness connector terminal 7 and the microphone out signal circuit VCIM harness connector terminal 1.
  5. If greater than specified value, repair open circuit.
  6. Test for less than 1 volt on the low reference circuit radio harness connector terminal 15 and ground.
    • If greater than specified value, repair short to voltage.
  7. Test for greater than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit radio harness connector terminal 15 and ground.
    • If less than specified value, repair short to ground.
  8. Test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit radio harness connector terminal 15 and the low reference signal circuit VCIM harness connector terminal 2.
    • If greater than specified value, repair open circuit.
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the radio.
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