Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the pressure sensor.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal C and ground.
    • If greater than 1 ohm, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal, replace the ESC module.
  3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal E and ground.
    • If less than 4.8 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESC module.
    • If greater than 5.2 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESC module.
  4. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire at the signal circuit terminal D. Toggle the jumper wire between the low reference circuit terminal C and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal E. Verify the scan tool pressure sensor voltage toggles between 0.15-4.85 volts.
    • If the pressure sensor voltage does not toggle between the min and max values test the signal circuit for a short to voltage, short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESC module.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the air pressure sensor.
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