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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2016ACADIA SLT, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINFOTAINMENTCELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESNAVIGATION SYSTEM - VOICE RECOGNITION MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2016 GMC Acadia SLT, FWD
Circuit/System Testing
2016 GMC Acadia SLT, FWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module and the X1 harness connector at the A11 Radio.
- Ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuits listed below and ground:
- voice recognition signal circuit A11 Radio X1 terminal 4
- voice recognition low reference circuit A11 Radio X1 terminal 5
- If 1 V greaterÂ
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 VÂ
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for infinite resistance between the circuits listed below and ground:
- voice recognition signal circuit A11 Radio X1 terminal 4
- voice recognition low reference circuit A11 Radio X1 terminal 5
- If less than infinite resistanceÂ
Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistanceÂ
- Test for less than 5 Ω between the terminals listed below:
- A11 Radio X1 terminal 4 and the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module X2 terminal 6
- A11 Radio X1 terminal 5 and the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module X2 terminal 12
- If 5 Ω greaterÂ
Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 5 ΩÂ
- Replace the A11 Radio. Connect all harness connectors.
- Begin voice recognition for the radio and clearly speak one of the available commands.
- Verify the infotainment system responds correctly to the command.
- If the infotainment system does not respond correctly to the commandÂ
- Clearly speak a different command.
- Verify the infotainment system responds correctly to the command.
- If the infotainment system does not respond correctly to any commands, replace the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- If the infotainment system responds correctly to the commandÂ
- All OK
NOTE:
Refer to the Navigation System Owners Manual for voice recognition use and commands.
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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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.