Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 651 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESVIDEO DISPLAY IS POOR OR BLANKVIDEO DISPLAY IS BLANK
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard
Video Display is Blank
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Video Display is Blank
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IMPORTANT:
The following information lists the most probable cause of the concern to the least probable cause. If the list leads to the replacement of a component, always inspect for a poor connection before proceeding with replacement. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems.
- VSM +8v circuit open or high resistance between the DVD player and the video display-Test the VSM +8v circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
- Ground circuit open or high resistance between the DVD player and the video display-Test the ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
- Video signal circuit open or high resistance between the DVD player and the video display-Test the video signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
- Bright control circuit short to ground between the DVD player and the video display-Test the bright control circuit for a shot to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
- Replace the video display. Refer to Video Display ReplacementΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.