Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the coax harness connectors at the navigation radio and the GPS antenna.
  2. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the two ends of the coax cable center conductor.
    • If greater than the specified range, replace the GPS antenna coax cable.
  3. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the two ends of the coax cable outer shield.
    • If greater than the specified range, replace the GPS antenna coax cable.
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the coax center conductor and the outer shield.
    • If less than the specified range, replace the GPS antenna coax cable.
  5. Connect the coax harness connector at the navigation radio.
  6. Ignition ON, test for 4.0- 5.5 volts between the coax center conductor and the outer shield.
    • If not within the specified range, replace the navigation radio.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the GPS antenna.
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