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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1434 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC C0899CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the module that set the DTC.
- Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the drivers door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminals listed below and ground.
- Terminal 11 (JH6/JH7 EBCM)
- Terminal 28 (JF3/JF7 EBCM)
- Terminal 38 (JL4 EBCM)
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminals listed below and ground.
- Terminal 1 (JH6/JH7 EBCM)
- Terminal 25 (JF3/JF7/JL4 EBCM)
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the EBCM.
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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.