Circuit/System Testing

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Circuit/System Testing
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    IMPORTANT: The drive motor generator position sensor circuits require proper circuit integrity for correct system operation. Just a few ohms of additional circuit resistance may cause position sensor signal degradation.
    • Always inspect position sensor signal connectors for proper terminal contact.
    • All diagnostic connections must be made with the approved test probes to prevent the creation of poor terminal contact.
  1. Disconnect the transmission X176 24-way connector.
  2. Connect the DT-48493Β  to the transmission X176 24-way connector. See Special ToolsΒ .
  3. Test the circuits in the Position Sensor Specification table as indicated below. Also test these circuits for short to ground.
    • If any of the circuits are not within specification, test the internal transmission harness for the condition.
    • If the internal transmission harness tests OK, replace the drive motor generator assembly.
  4. Disconnect DT-48493Β  from the transmission X176 24-way connector. See Special ToolsΒ .
  5. Connect the DT-48493Β  to the transmission X176 24-way connector at the vehicle harness. See Special ToolsΒ .
  6. Disconnect PIM connector X1.
  7. Test the circuits in the PIM to Transmission Terminal Reference table as indicated below. Also test these circuits for short to ground and the shield circuit if not presently grounded to the PIM assembly.
    • If any of the circuits are not within the specified range, repair or replace the wiring harness.
    • If all circuits test normal, replace the PIM.
Position Sensor Specification

Transmission X176 24-way Connector/Terminal Transmission X176 24-way Connector/Terminal Minimum Resistance Maximum Resistance
Test at DT-48493Β  connected to transmission. See Special ToolsΒ .
15 16 7 ohms 9 ohms
17 18 23 ohms 26 ohms
20 21 20 ohms 23 ohms
15 20 Over 1 M ohm -
15 17 Over 1 M ohm -
17 20 Over 1 M ohm -
PIM to Transmission Terminal Reference

Transmission X176 24-Way Connector/Terminal PIM Connector X1/Terminal Minimum Resistance Maximum Resistance
Harness Continuity Test
15 49 - less than 1 ohm
16 48 - less than 1 ohm
17 47 - less than 1 ohm
18 46 - less than 1 ohm
20 45 - less than 1 ohm
21 44 - less than 1 ohm
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