Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT: Circuit/System Verification must be performed before performing the Circuit/System Testing.
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Verify that the low coolant indicator turns ON and OFF with each command when the instrument cluster indicators are commanded ON and OFF with a scan tool.
    • If the low coolant level indicator does NOT turn ON, test for poor connections at the IPC or a faulty IPC.
  3. Ignition ON, disconnect the coolant level switch.
    • If the low coolant level indicator turns OFF with the switch disconnected, test the coolant level switch signal circuit for a short to ground.
    • If the low coolant level indicator does not turn OFF with the switch disconnected, replace the coolant level switch.
    • If the signal circuit tests normal, inspect for poor connections at the BCM or a faulty BCM.
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