Navigation display does not open or opens partway

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Navigation display does not open or opens partway
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  1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

    Does the unit beep? 

    YES  -Go to step 2.

    NO  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

  2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

    Does the display open normally? 

    YES  -The system is OK at this time.

    NO  -Replace the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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