Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Verify the OnStar® voice recognition is operating normally.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the radio harness connector X1 and VCIM harness connector X3.
  3. Test for less than 1 volt on the microphone out circuit radio harness connector terminal 4 and ground.
    • If greater than specified value, repair short to voltage.
  4. Test for greater than 1 ohm between the microphone out circuit radio harness connector terminal 4 and ground.
    • If less than specified value, repair short to ground.
  5. Test for less than 1 ohm between the microphone out circuit radio harness connector terminal 4 and the microphone out signal circuit VCIM harness connector terminal 2.
  6. If greater than specified value, repair open circuit.
  7. Test for less than 1 volt on the low reference circuit radio harness connector terminal 5 and ground.
    • If greater than specified value, repair short to voltage.
  8. Test for greater than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit radio harness connector terminal 5 and ground.
    • If less than specified value, repair short to ground.
  9. Test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit radio harness connector terminal 5 and the low reference signal circuit VCIM harness connector terminal 4.
    • If greater than specified value, repair open circuit.
  10. If all circuits test normal, replace the radio.
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