Circuit/System Testing

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Engine running, accessories OFF, measure and record the battery voltage at the battery terminals. The voltage should be between 12.6 and 15.0 V.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the appropriate module.
  3. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 30 seconds. Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the appropriate ground circuits listed below and ground.
    • Terminal 13 (IPC)
    • Terminal D (PPS)
    • Terminal 8 X1 (Radio)
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the appropriate B+ circuit terminals listed below and ground.
    • Terminal 2 (IPC)
    • Terminal A (PPS)
    • Terminal 1 X1 (Radio)
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate module.
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