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 the B55 hood ajar switch.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify DTC B3006 04 is set as current.
    • If DTC B3006 01 is set as current, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
    • If DTC B3006 02 is set as current, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
  4. Install a 5 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and ground. Verify DTC B3006 02 is set as current.
    • If DTC B3006 04 is set as current, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K9 BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the B55 hood ajar switch.
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