Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.
  • Driver information display assembly.
  • Driver information display assembly wiring harness.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver information display.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 9 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 13 and the ignition circuit terminal 9.
  4. With the passenger seat occupied and unoccupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.
    • If the test lamp does not change state, test the control circuit for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 12 and the ignition circuit terminal 9.
  6. With the passenger seat occupied and unoccupied the test lamp should switch states within 5 seconds.
    • If the test lamp does not change state, test the control circuit for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage. If all circuits test normal replace the IPC.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the driver information display.
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