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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009UPLANDER LT, 3.9 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSVEHICLE ACCESSDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) INOPERATIVECIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2009 Chevrolet Uplander LT, 3.9 M
Circuit/System Testing
2009 Chevrolet Uplander LT, 3.9 MSECTION Circuit/System Testing
Invalid Park Signal
- Ignition ON, shift the transaxle into Park, verify the scan tool Vehicle in Park parameter is Yes.
- If not the specified value, test the Park/Neutral Position Park Signal circuit terminal 3 for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module (BCM).
- If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate PSDM.
Power Sliding Door Latch/Unlatch Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the appropriate door contact plate.
- Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal D and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit terminal D for an open/high resistance.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal G and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the sliding door unlatch actuator to LATCH and UNLATCH with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal replace the appropriate PSDM.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PSDM.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the door contact plate. Disconnect the harness connector at sliding door unlatch actuator.
- Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door contact plate.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the sliding door unlatch actuator to LATCH and UNLATCH with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door contact plate.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door contact plate.
- If the circuits test normal, test or replace the sliding door unlatch actuator.
Power Sliding Door Inoperative
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the appropriate PSDM.
- Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 6 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 14 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector and disconnect the X2 harness connector.
- Connect a test lamp between the control terminal 1 and the control terminal 8 at the PSDM.
- Ignition ON, command the power sliding door to OPEN and CLOSE with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the OPEN and CLOSE states.
- the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, replace the PSDM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the sliding door motor assembly.
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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.