Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected for 90 seconds, disconnect the harness connector at the CKP sensor.
  2. Test for less than 5 ohms between low reference circuit terminal 2 of the connector and ground.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference 1 circuit terminal 3 of the connector and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference 1 circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference 1 circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  4. Test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal 1 of the connector and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect a 3A fused jumper wire between signal circuit terminal 1 of the connector and ground.
  6. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit Status parameter. The parameter should display OK.
    • If the 5-Volt Reference 1 Circuit Status parameter does not display OK, test the signal circuit for a short to 5-volt reference 1. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  7. Ignition OFF, connect the red lead of the J 38522Β  to the signal circuit terminal 1 of the connector. Connect the battery voltage supply to B+. Connect the black lead to ground.
  8. Set the J 38522Β  signal switch to 5 volts, the frequency to 5K, and the duty cycle to normal.
  9. Ignition ON, observe the CKP Sensor Signal Present parameter of the scan tool. The parameter should display YES.
    • If the parameter does not display YES, replace the ECM.
  10. If the circuits test normal replace the CKP sensor.
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