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 digital radio antenna coax cable from the A11 radio. Connect the EL-48028  Digital Radio Test Antenna to the radio and place on the roof of the vehicle.
  2. Ignition ON, radio tuned to XM channel 1.
  3. Verify DTC B125C is not set as current and XM reception is improved.
    • If DTC B125C is set as current or XM reception is not improved 

      Replace the A11 radio.

    • If DTC B125C is not set as current and XM reception is improved 
  4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the digital radio antenna coax cable from the T4G cellular phone, navigation, and digital radio antenna.
  5. Verify the digital radio antenna coax cable passes the coax cable component test. Refer to Component Testing.
    • If the coax cable does not pass the test 

      Replace the antenna coax cable

    • If the coax cable passes the test 
  6. Test or replace the T4G cellular phone, navigation, and digital radio antenna.
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