Circuit/System Testing

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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    NOTE:

    It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

  1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K38 Chassis Control Module
  3. Connect a test lamp between the test points: Control circuit terminal 20 & Ground
  4. Perform the scan tool control function: Fuel Pump Enable Command@Engine Control Module - On and Off

    Verify the test lamp turns On and Off.

    • If the test lamp is always OffΒ 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
    3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal 20@K38 Chassis Control Module & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Control circuit terminal 20@K38 Chassis Control Module & The other end of the circuit
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
    • If the test lamp is always OnΒ 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 20@K38 Chassis Control Module & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On and OffΒ 
  5. Test or replace the component: K38 Chassis Control Module
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