Circuit/System Testing

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the DLC ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for open/high resistance.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X 3 at the engine control module (ECM).
  3. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between each ground circuit of the ECM and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, test for battery voltage between each voltage input circuit of the ECM and ground.
    • If less than specified, test each voltage input circuit of the ECM for a short to ground or open/high resistance, and each voltage output circuit of the ECM for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
  5. Test for infinite resistance between DLC serial data circuit terminal 14 and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test both serial data circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the transmission control module (TCM).
  6. Test for 0 volts between DLC serial data circuit terminal 14 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified value, test both serial data circuits for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the TCM.
  7. Ignition OFF. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 14 and the ECM serial data circuit terminal 33.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the TCM.
  8. Ignition OFF. Test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 6 and the ECM serial data circuit terminal 53.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the TCM.
  9. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the TCM.
  10. Test for 110-130 ohms between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 6 and terminal 14.
    • If greater than the specified range, replace the terminator resistor.
    • If less than the specified range, test for a short between the + and - serial data circuits. If the circuits test normal, replace the terminator resistor.
  11. Connect the harness connector at the TCM.
  12. Test for 115-125 ohms between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 6 and terminal 14.
    • If less than the specified range, test for a short between the + and - serial data circuits between the TCM and ECM. If the circuits test normal, replace the TCM.
  13. If the circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
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