Circuit/System Testing

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the G13 Generator B+ circuit terminal 1 X2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good 
    1. Remove the test lamp and disconnect the B+ cable at the G13 Generator.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open 
    1. Remove the test lamp, disconnect the battery negative cable, and disconnect the G13 Generator B+ cable.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  2. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the G13 Generator, engine running.
  3. Verify the scan tool Engine Control Module Generator F - Terminal Signal parameter is less than 5%.
    • If 5% or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 2 or C and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If less than 5% 
  4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 or C and B+.
  5. Engine running, verify the scan tool Engine Control Module Generator F - Terminal Signal parameter is greater than 95%.
    • If 95% or less 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If greater than 95% 
  6. Test or replace the G13 Generator.
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