Dash and radio flickering?

MIKESMADREEF

MEMBER
2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
143,000 MILES

While driving the radio periodically shuts off for a few seconds and while it's off all internal and external lights flicker randomly the dashboard lights really go bonkers with some of the displays being half on and half off and all mixed together.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 AT 9:00 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
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Since there are so many different things being affected, chances are you have a faulty ground. I located the grounds for the instrument panel, lights, and radio, and all are located under the dash.

I attached some pics of the wiring schematic below. You will be looking for a black wire with a white tracer. See what you are able to find and follow them to where they are attached to the body of the vehicle. Confirm the connection is tight and clean, and not damaged.

The last pic shows the location of the ones I would recommend checking first. If you noticed on the wiring schematic, there are two that I highlighted, G210 and G203. The last pic gives you a general location where they are located. If they appear okay, shake them to see if you can cause the lights/radio to act up.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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