Circuit/System Verification

2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS, AWD, GasSECTION Circuit/System Verification
NOTE:

The following verification requires the vehicle to be outside with an unobstructed view of the southern sky. Allow 5 minutes after turning the ignition ON for the vehicle to acquire the GPS satellites signal.

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify that no DTCs are set.
    • If no DTCs are set 
  3. Verify that an OnStar advisor can locate the vehicle after performing a blue button press.
    • If the advisor can not locate the vehicle and the vehicle is not equipped with a navigation radio 

      Refer to Circuit System Testing Without Navigation Radio below.

    • If the advisor can not locate the vehicle and the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio 

      Refer to Circuit System Testing With Navigation Radio below.

    • If the advisor can locate the vehicle 
  4. Verify that the NO GPS symbol/message is not displayed on the radio.
    • If the NO GPS symbol/message is displayed 

      Refer to Circuit System Testing With Navigation Radio- Step 9 below.

    • If the NO GPS symbol/message is not displayed 
  5. All OK.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.