Circuit/System Testing (All Buttons Inoperative)

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing (All Buttons Inoperative)
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
  2. Ignition ON, test for 9.8-10.2 volts between the keypad supply voltage circuit terminal 12 and ground.
    • If less or more than the specified value, repair short to ground, open or replace the VCIM.
  3. Ignition OFF, reconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
  4. Disconnect the X1 VCIM harness connector.
  5. Test for 500 to 20K ohms of resistance between X1 VCIM harness connector terminal 6 and 11 when each of the keypad button is pressed.
    • If resistance is within the specified value when any of the keys are pressed replace the VCIM.
  6. Disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
  7. Test for infinite resistance between the inside rearview mirror connector terminal 11 and ground.
    • If less than infinite resistance repair short to ground on the keypad signal circuit.
  8. Test for less than 1 ohm between the X1 VCIM connector terminal 11 and the inside rearview mirror connector terminal 11.
    • If more than the specified value repair open or high resistance on the keypad signal circuit.
    • If all circuits test normal, replace the keypad.
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