Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the harness connector at the cruise control switch.
  3. Ignition ON, test for B+ between the supply circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Verify the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter is OFF.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the cruise control switch.
  6. Ignition ON, cruise control switch ON, observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter. The parameter should display ON.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the cruise control switch.
  7. Observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing the RES + portion of the cruise control switch. The parameter should display Resume.
    • If not the specified value, test or replace the cruise control switch.
  8. Observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing the SET - portion of the cruise control switch. The parameter should display Set.
    • If not the specified value, test or replace the cruise control switch.
  9. Observe the scan tool Cruise Control Switch parameter while pressing the Cancel portion of the cruise control switch. The parameter should display Cancel.
    • If not the specified value, test or replace the cruise control switch.
  10. If all circuits and the component test normal, replace the BCM.
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