Circuit/System Testing (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)

2010 GMC Savana Special 6.0 GSECTION Circuit/System Testing (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the ECM.
  2. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminals listed below and ground:
    • 4.3L terminal 73 X2.
    • V8 gas engines terminal 73 X1.
    • 6.6L terminals 2-4 and 6 X2.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit(s) for an open/high resistance.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminals listed below and ground.
    • 4.3L terminals 19 and 73 X1.
    • V8 gas engines X1 terminals 19 and 47 X1.
    • 6.6L terminal 77 X1 and terminals 1-3-5 X2.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the Ignition circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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