Component Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Refer to Test Probe Caution .

NOTE:

Before testing the coax cable, check the cable exterior for being pinched, cut, damaged, or having loose connections at the components, which can cause reception issues.
To prevent false reading when testing the center coax terminals, use care not to ground the test probe on the outer housing/shield.
The vehicle may be equipped with sectioned coax. Test each section and replace only the faulty section, not the entire length of coax.

Coax Cable Test

Ignition OFF, disconnect the coax cable at both components.
Test for less than 5 Ω between the coax cable center terminal end to end.
- If 5 Ω or greater
  Replace the coax cable.
- If less than 5 Ω
Test for greater than 5 Ω between the coax cable outer shield end to end.
- If 5 Ω or greater
  Replace the coax cable.
- If less than 5 Ω
Test for infinite resistance between the coax cable center terminal and the coax cable outer shield.
- If less than infinite resistance
  Replace the coax cable.
- If infinite resistance
All OK.