Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
  • The HVCID
  • The SDGM module
  • The HVCID wiring harness connector
  • The SDGM wiring harness connector
  1. Ignition OFF, if DTC B009F is current, disconnect the harness connector at the HVCID sensor.
  2. Disconnect the X2 harness connector at the SDGM.
  3. Test the signal and voltage circuits between the SDGM and HVCID sensor for a short to voltage, short to ground, or open/high resistance.
  4. Connect all components, then ignition ON use the scan tool to clear the DTCs, then recheck for DTCs.
  5. Ignition OFF, wait 2 minutes.
  6. Ignition ON, recheck for DTCs.
    • If DTC B009F resets, replace the HVCID sensor.
  7. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, clear the DTC.
  8. Ignition OFF, wait 2 minutes.
  9. Ignition ON, recheck for DTCs.
    • If the DTC returns and is current, replace the SDGM.
  10. After the DTC has been cleared from the SDGM, the HPCM must be reset by using the scan tool Impact Detection Status feature under the HPCM special functions list. Upon using this function, the ignition must then be turned OFF for 2 minutes in order for the function to reset.
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