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Circuit/System Testing
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT:
The seat belt buckle replacement with the seat belt tension sensor must be serviced as a complete unit.
When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
- Seat belt tension sensor
- PPS module
- Seat belt tension sensor wiring harness connector
- PPS module wiring harness connector
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger seat belt tension sensor and inspect the component and harness sides for damage or corrosion.
- If damage or corrosion is found, repair or replace as necessary.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.5-5.5 volts between the passenger seat belt tension sensor voltage reference circuit terminal A X2 and ground.
- If less that the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for open/high resistance or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS module.
- If greater that the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS module.
- Ignition OFF, remove the AIR BAG BATT Fuse in the underhood fuse block. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between the passenger seat belt tension sensor low reference terminal B X2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS module.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS module.
- Ignition ON, test for infinite resistance between the passenger seat belt tension sensor signal circuit terminal C X2 and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the passenger seat belt tension sensor signal circuit terminal C X2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage
- Test for less than 1 ohm between the PPS module signal circuit terminal 4(X88+HP2/Z88+HP2) or terminal 6 (-HP2/Z75+HP2) and the passenger seat belt tension sensor terminal C X2.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS module.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the passenger seat belt buckle which includes the seat belt tension sensor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.