Circuit/System Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Antenna Coaxial Cable Testing

IMPORTANT: For steps 2-5, perform the tests on each of the disconnected coax cables.

Ignition OFF, disconnect the coax cable from the radio and radio antenna.
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 on the antenna coax center terminal from end to end.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the antenna coax.
Test for less than 5 ohms on the antenna coax outer shield 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.

Antenna Inspection

Ignition OFF, disconnect the coax cable from the antenna.
Verify the coax connectors are properly secured and free of any damage.
- If damage is found, repair or replace as necessary.
Inspect the antenna. Verify all branches of the antenna is intact, with no scratches or other damage.
- If damage is found, repair or replace as necessary.

Radio Antenna Test

Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the radio antenna.
Radio ON, test for B+ between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the radio.
If all circuits test normal, replace the radio antenna.