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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2019TAHOE LS, 4WD, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 95 (ENGINE CONTROLS/FUEL - 1.8L (LUW LWE) - DTC P0010 TO DTC P0420)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC P0101CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/Ethanol
Circuit/System Testing
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4WD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
- Check the integrity of the entire air induction system by verifying that none of the following conditions exist:
- Any damaged components
- Improperly installed components
- Collapsed, restricted, or damaged components
- Loose clamps, cracks, or other damage
- An air flow restriction
- Restricted air filter
- Splits, kinks, leaks, or improper connections at the vacuum hoses
- Vacuum leaks at the intake manifold, MAP sensor, and throttle body
- Water intrusion
- Any snow or ice buildup, in cold climates
- Contamination of the Multifunction Intake Air sensor element
- Improper operation of the positive crankcase ventilation system
- If a condition is found
Repair or replace component as appropriate.
- Go to next step: If no condition is found
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B75C Multifunction Intake Air sensor.
- Test for less than 2 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If 2 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω
- Ignition ON.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good
- Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp and remove the fuse for the ignition circuit.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition 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
- Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp and remove the fuse for the ignition circuit.
- Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- Test for greater than 2 Ω between the ignition circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If greater than 2 Ω, test all the components connected to the circuit and repair or replace as necessary.
- Go to next step: If a test lamp illuminates
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8 - 5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If less than 4.8 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- 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.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If greater than 5.2 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit 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 between 4.8 - 5.2 V
- Determine if EL-38522-A
Variable Signal Generator or equivalent is available.
- EL-38522-A, Variable Signal Generator; or equivalent is not available
- Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.
- Verify the DTC does not set.
- If the DTC sets
Refer to step 11.
- Go to next step: If no DTCs set
- If the DTC sets
- All OK.
- Go to next step: EL-38522-A, Variable Signal Generator; or equivalent is available
- Ignition OFF, connect the leads of the EL-38522-A
Variable Signal Generator as follows:
- Red lead to the signal circuit terminal 3 at the harness connector
- Black leads to ground
- Battery voltage supply lead to B+
- Set the EL-38522-A
Variable Signal Generator to the following specifications.
- Signal switch to 5 V
- Frequency switch to 5 kHz
- Duty Cycle switch to 50 % (Normal)
- Engine idling, verify the scan tool MAF Sensor parameter is between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.
- If not between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.
Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Go to next step: If between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.
- If not between 4, 950 - 5, 050 Hz.
- Test or replace the B75C Multifunction Intake Air 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.