Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Circuit/System Testing
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    WARNING: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
    The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
    • Identify how to disable high voltage.
    • Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
    • Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

    Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
  1. Ignition OFF, disable the high voltage at the drive motor generator battery. Refer to High Voltage DisablingΒ .
  2. Remove the drive motor generator battery cover. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Case Upper Cover, Front Cover, and Right Side Cover ReplacementΒ .
  3. Disconnect the X1 and X2 connectors at the current limit relay.
  4. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal 6 X2 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  5. Connect the 12 V battery.
  6. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 5 X1 and the ground circuit terminal 6 X2.
  7. Command the Precharge Contactor open and closed with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the drive motor generator battery control module.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the drive motor generator battery control module.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the current limit relay.
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