Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.
  • PPS module
  • SDM module
  • PPS wiring harness connector
  • SDM wiring harness connector
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS and the SDM.
  2. Test for less than 1 V between the occupant sensor serial data circuit terminal 60 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the occupant sensor serial data circuit terminal 60 and ground.
    • If less than the specified value, test the serial data circuit for a short to ground.
  4. Test for less than 1 Ξ© between the SDM occupant sensor serial data circuit terminal 60 and the PPS occupant sensor serial data circuit terminal 1.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance.
  5. Reconnect the harness connectors.
  6. Ignition ON, clear DTCs, refer to Passenger Presence System Displaying Code Procedure (Base)Β .
  7. If DTC B1000 is set in the SDM, replace the SDM.
  8. Verify that DTC 4061-4065 is not set.
    • If DTC is still set, replace the PPS module.
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