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 power take-off (PTO) module.
  2. Ignition ON, test for greater than 11.0 volts between the B+ voltage circuit terminal 32 and ground.
    • If less than the specified value, test the B+ voltage circuit for a high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, test for greater than 11.0 volts between the B+ voltage circuit terminal 32 and the ground circuit terminal 1.
    • If less than the specified value, test the ground circuit for a high resistance.
  4. Engine ON, test for less than 16 volts between the B+ voltage circuit terminal 32 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the voltage circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, refer to Charging System Test .
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the PTO module.
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