Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT: All electrical components and accessories must be turned OFF and allowed to power down.
  1. Verify the integrity of the air induction system by inspecting for the following conditions:
    • Loose or improper installation
    • Water intrusion
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the MAF/IAT harness connector at the MAF/IAT sensor.
  3. Ignition OFF for 90 seconds, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  5. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  6. Ignition OFF, connect the red lead of the J 38522Β  to the signal circuit terminal A at the MAF/IAT sensor harness connector. See Special Tools . Connect the battery voltage supply to B+. Connect the black lead to ground.
  7. Set the J 38522Β  signal to 5 volts, the Frequency to 5K, and the Duty Cycle to Normal. See Special Tools .
  8. Engine idling, observe the scan tool MAF Sensor parameter. The scan tool MAF Sensor parameter should be between 4,950-5,025 Hz.
    • If the MAF Sensor parameter is not within the specified range, replace the ECM.
  9. If all other circuits test normal, replace the MAF sensor.
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