Coax Cable Test

2016 Chevrolet Impala LS, 3.6L Eng VIN NSECTION Coax Cable Test
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the coax cable at both components.
  2. Test for less than 5 Ω between coax cable center terminal end to end.
    • If 5 Ω or greater 

      Replace the coax cable

    • If less than 5 Ω 
  3. Test for less than 5 Ω between the coax cable outer shield end to end.
    • If 5 Ω or greater 

      Replace the coax cable

    • If less than 5 Ω 
  4. Test for infinite resistance between the coax cable center terminal and the coax cable outer shield.
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the coax cable

    • If infinite resistance 
  5. All OK
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