Video Entertainment System Remote Control Inoperative

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Video Entertainment System Remote Control Inoperative
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Schematic Reference:Β Video System SchematicsΒ 

IMPORTANT: The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause, followed by the appropriate test for the condition. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with the replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
  1. Remote battery drained-Install new batteries in the remote.
  2. Bus data from display circuit shorted to ground-Test the Bus Data from Display circuit from the radio for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
  3. Overhead console faulty-Replace overhead console. Refer to VES Overhead Console ReplacementΒ .
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