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Circuit/System Testing
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Digital Radio Antenna Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the digital radio antenna coax from the digital radio receiver (DRR). Connect the EL-48028 to the DRR. See Special Tools .
- Ignition ON, radio tuned to XM, verify XM reception is clear and uninterrupted.
- If reception is not clear, replace the DRR.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the digital radio antenna coax from the digital radio antenna.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the antenna coax center terminal and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the antenna coax.
- Test for infinite resistance between the antenna coax center terminal and ground.
- If less than the specified value, replace the antenna coax.
- Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance on the antenna coax center circuit from end to end.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the antenna coax.
- Test for infinite resistance between the coax center terminal and the outer shield.
- If less than the specified value, replace the antenna coax.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the digital radio antenna.
Digital Radio Signal Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the radio.
- Radio ON, test for 5.0-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- Test for 5.0-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- Test for 5.0-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal 9 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- Test for 5.0-7.5 volts between the signal circuit terminal 10 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DRR.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the radio.
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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.