Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the affected component.
  2. Ignition OFF, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the listed ground circuit terminal and battery voltage.
    • Headlamp Switch terminal 8
    • Sunroof switch terminal 5
    • Front door lock switch w/o AN3 terminal B
    • Driver window switch w/o AN3 terminal A X2
    • Front passenger window switch w/o AN3 terminal F
    • OSRVM switch w/o AN3 terminal G
    • Transfer case shift control switch terminal 6
    • Roof beacon switch terminal 1
    • Sliding rear window switch terminal D
    • Rear window switch terminal F
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the listed backlighting control circuit terminal and ground.
    • Headlamp Switch terminal 7
    • Sunroof switch terminal 3
    • Front door lock switch w/o AN3 terminal A
    • Driver window switch w/o AN3 terminal 1 X1
    • Front passenger window switch w/o AN3 terminal B
    • OSRVM switch w/o AN3 terminal E
    • Transfer case shift control switch terminal 5
    • Roof beacon switch terminal 2
    • Sliding rear window switch terminal E
    • Rear window switch terminal B
  4. Command the dimming test high to low with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn from bright to dim when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always off, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    • If the test lamp is always bright, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the affected component.
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