Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the console active antenna.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 20 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 5 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
  3. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the supply voltage circuit terminal 2 and ground while commanding the scan tool Active Antenna output control ON.
    • If not the specified value, test the supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
  4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the RCDLR.
  5. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the following circuits and ground:
    • Signal circuit terminal B
    • Signal circuit terminal C
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  6. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the following circuits and ground:
    • Signal circuit terminal B
    • Signal circuit terminal C
    • If less than the specified value, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to ground.
  7. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the following signal circuits:
    • Terminal B at the RCDLR and terminal 3 at the console active antenna
    • Terminal C at the RCDLR and terminal 4 at the console active antenna
    • If greater than the specified range, test the appropriate signal circuit for an open/high resistance.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the console active antenna.
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