Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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    IMPORTANT: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion to the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
    • The inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch
    • The SDM
    • The inflatable restraint I/P module wiring harness connector
    • The SDM wiring harness connector
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch.
  2. 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, if the circuit tests normal and the ignition fuse is open, test or replace the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the I/P module disable switch signal control circuit terminal E and B+.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the SDM.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the I/P module suppression indicator control (OFF) circuit terminal A and B+.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch.
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