Circuit/System Testing

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT: Perform the Audio System Troubleshooting HintsΒ  to properly identify the customers concern before using this diagnostic
  1. With the ignition OFF, disconnect the antenna cable from the radio. With a DMM, verify there is less than 0.2 ohms between the negative battery cable and the coaxial cable metal outer shield.
    • If greater than 0.2 ohms, test the antenna mast base for proper ground to the body. If antenna is properly grounded, replace the antenna coax cable.
  2. Disconnect the coax cable from the antenna mast. With a DMM, verify there is less than 3.5 ohms between the radio end coaxial cable conductor and the antenna end coaxial cable conductor.
    • If greater than 3.5 ohms, replace the coax cable.
    • If no problems are found with the coax cable or the grounding of the antenna mast, replace the radio.
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