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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1428 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO DOES NOT INTERFACE WITH IPODCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PAL module.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between terminal 9 and ground.
- If greater than specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between terminal 16 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, reconnect the harness connector at the PAL module.
- Ignition ON, set the radio to the iPod® interface menu and attempt to operate audio from the iPod®.
- If the iPod® fails to communicate with the radio, replace the interface cable.
- Near the BCM connector, verify the serial data circuit from PAL is properly spliced to the serial data circuit.
- If the serial data circuit is not connected, reconnect the circuit.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the PAL module and the X1 radio harness connector.
- Test for less than 1 Ω between terminal 9 at the X1 radio harness connector and terminal 5 at the X1 PAL module harness connector.
- If greater than specified value, replace the T-harness.
- If all systems test normal, replace the PAL module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.