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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISDATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC U0074CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Circuit/System Testing
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Circuit/System Testing
Initial Test
- Ignition ON, verify 4-6 volts between the PTLAN circuits of the DLC connector terminals 3 and 11.
- If not within the specified range, refer to Active U0074 Test.
- Verify that DTC U18xx is not set in any module listed.
- ECM
- HPCM
- SDGM
- If DTC U18xx is set in any of the above modules, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
Active U0074 Test
- With the ignition OFF, disconnect the module/component harness connectors listed below one at a time. After each disconnect and with the ignition ON, test for 4-6 volts between PTLAN circuits of DLC connector terminals 3 and 11 until the voltage is within specified range.
- Data link resistor 2 - X1
- Yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor - X1
- Engine control module (ECM) - X3
- Hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) - X1
- Accessory DC power control module (APM) - X1
- Electronic brake control module (EBCM) - X1
- Serial data gateway module (SDGM) - X1
- If all module/components are disconnected and not within the specified range, test all 4 PTLAN circuits of SDGM connector X1 for a short between them, short to voltage, or a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the SDGM.
- Test for infinite resistance between both PTLAN circuits of the last module disconnected that lead to the previously disconnected module/component.
- If less than the specified value, test the circuits for a short together.
- Test for infinite resistance between ground and both PTLAN circuits of the last module disconnected that lead to the previously disconnected module/component.
- If less than the specified value, test the circuit for a short to ground.
- Test for less than 1 volt between ground and both PTLAN circuits of the last module disconnected that lead to the previously disconnected module/component.
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage.
- If the circuits test normal, replace the last module disconnected.
IMPORTANT:
If either the data link resistor or the ECM is the module/component disconnected before voltage at the DLC terminals is within the specified range no further testing is necessary, replace the last module/component disconnected.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.