Circuit/System Testing

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at each of the object sensors.
  2. Ignition ON, transmission in REVERSE, test for 6.3-10.4 V between the 8 V reference circuit terminal 1 at the B78G Rear Object Sensor - Left Outer harness connector and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the 8 V reference circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K41 Parking Assist Control Module.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the 8 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K41 Parking Assist Control Module.
  3. Install each object alarm sensor harness connector one at a time, checking DTCs after each sensor is connected. Verify DTC B1405 is not set as current.
    • If the DTC is set, replace the object alarm sensor that was connected immediately before the DTC set.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the K41 Parking Assist Control Module.
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