Test Description

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  Tests for the proper operation of the signal circuit in the low voltage range.
  2. 4:  Tests for the proper operation of the signal circuit in the high voltage range.
  3. 5:  Tests for a short to voltage in the 5-volt reference circuit.
DTC B3606

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Adjustable Pedals Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Adjustable Pedals Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Observe the Pedal Position parameter in the driver seat module (DSM) Sensor Data list.
Is the Pedal Position parameter within the specified range?
0.39-4.58 V Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) sensor connector.
Is the Pedal Position parameter less than the specified value?
0.39 V Go to Step 4  Go to Step 8 
Connect a 3-ampere fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal in the position sensor harness connector.
Is the Pedal Position parameter greater than the specified value?
4.58 V Go to Step 5  Go to Step 7 
  1. Disconnect the fused jumper wire.
  2. Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal and the signal circuit terminal in the position sensor harness connector.
Is the Pedal Position parameter greater than the specified value?
5 V Go to Step 6  Go to Step 10 
6 Test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 12 
7 Test the 5-volt reference circuit for one of the following conditions:
  • A short to ground
  • A high resistance
  • An open

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 9 
8 Test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 12 
9 Test the signal circuit for one of the following conditions:
  • A short to ground
  • A high resistance
  • An open

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 12 
10 Test the low reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 11 
11 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BPP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 13 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DSM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 14 
13 Replace the BPP sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 15  -
14 Replace the DSM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 15  -
15
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?
- Go to Step 2  System OK
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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