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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 107 (HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC P0ADB OR P0ADCCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Circuit/System Testing
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Identify how to disable high voltage.
- Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
- Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
- Ignition OFF, disable the high voltage at the drive motor generator battery. Refer to High Voltage DisablingΒ .
- Remove the drive motor generator battery cover. Refer to Drive Motor Battery Case Upper Cover, Front Cover, and Right Side Cover ReplacementΒ .
- Connect the 12 volt battery.
- Disconnect the inline harness connector X1 at the HV positive contactor relay. Connect a test lamp between terminal 1 and ground on the wire harness connector side. The test lamp should not illuminate.
- If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit test normal, replace the drive motor generator battery assembly.
- With a scan tool, command the HV positive contactor CLOSED. The test lamp should turn ON.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the drive motor generator battery assembly.
- Connect the test lamp between terminals 1 and 2 at the HV positive contactor relay inline wire harness connector X1.
- With a scan tool, command the HV pos contactor CLOSED. The test lamp should turn ON.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance and repair as required.
- If the test lamp does illuminate, replace the HV positive contactor relay.
WARNING:
Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
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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.