Circuit/System Testing

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X3 at the PSCM.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for 2-20 ohms between the exciting circuit terminal 4 and the exciting ground circuit terminal 2 of the torque sensor.
    • If not within the specified range, test the exciting and exciting ground circuits for a short or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  3. Ignition OFF, test for 100-500 ohms between the input SIN circuit terminal 8 and the torque sensor ground circuit terminal 1 of the torque sensor.
    • If not within the specified range, test the input SIN and the torque sensor ground circuits for a short or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  4. Ignition OFF, test for 300-1000 ohms between the input COS circuit terminal 7 and the torque sensor ground circuit terminal 1 of the torque sensor.
    • If not within the specified range, test the input COS and the torque sensor ground circuits for a short or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  5. Ignition OFF, test for 50-200 ohms between the output SIN circuit terminal 6 and the torque sensor ground circuit terminal 1 of the torque sensor.
    • If not within the specified range, test the output SIN and the torque sensor ground circuits for a short or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  6. Ignition OFF, test for 200-800 ohms between the output COS circuit terminal 5 and the torque sensor ground circuit terminal 1 of the torque sensor.
    • If not within the specified range, test the output COS and the torque sensor ground circuits for a short or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  7. Ignition OFF, test for greater than 1.0 Mega-ohms between the exciting ground circuit terminal 2 and the torque sensor ground terminal 1.
    • If less than the specified range, test the exciting ground circuit for a short to the torque sensor ground circuit. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  8. Ignition OFF, test for greater than 1.0 Mega-ohm of resistance between the torque sensor ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the torque sensor ground circuit for a short to ground. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  9. Ignition OFF, test for greater than 1.0 Mega-ohms between the exciting ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the exciting ground circuit for a short to ground. If circuits test normal, replace the steering column.
  10. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the PSCM.
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