Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK THE ANTENNA CONNECTION NOTE:
Before performing the diagnostic test, please make sure that 9977-6-CELL-UPD 10K OHM jumper is connected to the 9977-6 test antenna.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Antenna connector at the back of the Radio.
- Inspect the Antenna connections.
Are the Antenna connections clean and secure?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Repair the Antenna connection as needed.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE ANTENNA AND CABLE
- Connect the 9977-6-CELL test antenna (special tool #9977-6-CELL, Adapter, Cellular Antenna Diagnostic) to the antenna connection on the back of the Radio.
- Make sure one of the front doors is still open.
- Using the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Turn the Radio on.
Does the system come back up and is the 3G symbol illuminated?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Go To 3
- TEST THE ANTENNA CABLE
- Disconnect the Antenna cable at the base.
- Connect the appropriate (special tool #9977-6-1, Adapter) or (special tool #9977-6-3, Adapter) to the Antenna cable at the back of the Radio.
- Connect the appropriate (special tool #9977-6-4, Jumper) or (special tool #9977-6-2, Jumper) to the Antenna cable at the Antenna base.
- Measure the Resistance across the tool terminals.
Is the resistance above 52.5 Ohms?
Yes
- Use the (special tool #9977-6, Kit, Radio Antenna Diagnostic) to locate the open circuit, repair or replace the Antenna cable as necessary.
- Once the repair is complete clear all DTCs.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Antenna base in accordance with the Service Information.
- Once the repair is complete clear all DTCs.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- RADIO
- Visually inspect the terminal on the radio.
- Ensure the terminal is clean and free of any corrosion or damage.
- Is the terminal free of corrosion and damage?
Yes
- Replace the radio in accordance with the service information.
Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Repair the terminal as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST.
Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .