Circuit/System Testing

2011 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inclination sensor.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the BCM.
  4. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the signal circuit terminal 15 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
  5. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 15 and ground.
    • If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the signal circuit terminal 15 at the BCM and the signal circuit terminal 4 at the inclination sensor.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance.
  7. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the XBCM.
  8. Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the signal circuit terminal B10 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
  9. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal B10 and ground.
    • If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
  10. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the signal circuit terminal B at the RBCM and the signal circuit terminal 3 at the inclination sensor.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance.
  11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inclination sensor. If the DTC resets, replace the XBCM.
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