Circuit/System Testing

2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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All components may need to be disconnected on the cruise control brake signal circuit to isolate a short to voltage, short to ground or an open/high resistance condition. Use the schematic to identify the proper brake signal terminal (circuit 6311) at the K20 Engine Control Module.

  1. Ignition/Vehicle Off, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module, Ignition On/Vehicle in Service Mode.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the signal circuit terminal and ground.
  3. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle Off, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
      • If not infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance.
    3. 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 K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle Off, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, Ignition On/Vehicle in Service Mode.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the source of voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  4. Replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
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