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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1534 (DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC U189ACIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect harness connector X1 of the APM.
- Test for less than 0.5 volts between the wake up signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDGM.
- Disconnect harness connector X1 of the PIM.
- Test for B+ between the wake up signal circuit terminal 19 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDGM.
- Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the APM and the PIM on the following circuit terminals.
- PTLAN + APM terminal 2 and PIM terminal 25
- PTLAN - APM terminal 1 and PIM terminal 24
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect harness connector X3 of the engine control module (ECM).
- Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the APM and the ECM on the following circuit terminals.
- PTLAN + APM terminal 11 and ECM terminal 53
- PTLAN - APM terminal 10 and ECM terminal 33
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.