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.
IMPORTANT: Vehicle may be equipped with sectioned coax. Test each section and replace only the faulty section, not the entire length or coax.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the navigation antenna coax from the VCIM module and the navigation antenna.
  2. 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.
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the antenna coax center terminal and ground.
    • If less than the specified value, replace the antenna coax
  4. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance at the antenna coax connector outer shield from end to end.
    • If greater than specified value, replace the antenna coax cable.
  5. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance at the antenna coax center conductor from end to end.
    • If greater than specified value, replace the antenna coax cable.
  6. Test for infinite resistance between the antenna coax center terminal and the outer shield.
  7. If coax cable tests normal, test or replace the navigation antenna.
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