Component Testing

2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Component 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.
  1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: B203 Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor
  3. Test for 42 to 78, 834 ohms between the test points: Signal terminal 1 & Low Reference terminal 2
    • If not between 42 and 78, 834 ohms 

      Replace the component: B203 Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor

    • Go to next step: If between 42 and 78, 834 ohms 
  4. Verify the value is within the range listed in the table:Temperature Versus Resistance 
    • If not in the specified range 

      Replace the component: B203 Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor

    • Go to next step: If in the specified range 
  5. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Each terminal of the component & The component's housing
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component: B203 Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor

    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance 
  6. All OK.
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