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, test for B+ between the generator B+ output terminal (stud) to ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to ground, an open or a high resistance.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the generator.
  3. Ignition ON, test for greater than 3.5 V between the charge indicator control circuit terminal B and ground.
    • If less than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to ground, an open or a high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  4. If the circuit test normal, replace the generator.
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