Circuit/System Testing

2009 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 V, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the hood ajar switch.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Hood Ajar Sw. Signal 1 parameter is greater than 11 volts.
    • If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Verify the scan tool Hood Ajar Sw. Signal 2 parameter is greater than 11 volts.
    • If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal C. Verify the scan tool Hood Ajar Sw. Signal 1 parameter is less than 1 volt.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and the ground circuit terminal C. Verify the scan tool Hood Ajar Sw. Signal 2 parameter is less than 1 volt.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the hood ajar switch.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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