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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1428 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESRADIO POOR RECEPTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Antenna Circuit Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the radio antenna coax cable from the radio and the radio antenna.
- Test for infinite resistance between the antenna coax center terminal and ground.
- If less than the specified value, replace the antenna coax.
- Test for less than 10 Ξ© on the antenna coax center terminal from end to end.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the antenna coax.
- Test for less than 10 Ξ© on the antenna coax outer shield from end to end.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the antenna coax.
- Test for infinite resistance between the coax center terminal and the outer shield.
- If less than the specified value, replace the antenna coax.
- Reconnect the coax to the radio antenna. Test for infinite resistance on the coax at the radio between the center terminal and the outer shield.
- If less then specified value, replace the antenna.
- Test for less than 10 Ξ© on the coax at the radio between the outer shield and ground.
- If greater than specified value, clean the mounting surface of the antenna ground plane. If no corrosion found, replace the antenna.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the radio.
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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.