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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2044 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC B2470CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Circuit/System Testing
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NOTE:
The vehicle may be equipped with sectioned coax. Test each section and replace only the faulty section, not the entire length of coax.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the GPS and cellular coax cable connector at the VCIM.
- Using the EL-49903-3 kit (EL-49903-5 adapter and EL-49903-4 coax cable), connect the EL-49903Β kit to the VCIM.
- Clear the DTCs and operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. Verify DTC B2470 does not set.
- If the DTC sets, replace the VCIM.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the EL-49903Β
kit from the VCIM and perform the coax cable test on the coax cable between the VCIM and the cellular phone antenna.
- If the coax cable does not pass the test, replace the coax cable.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the cellular phone antenna.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.