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Circuit/System Testing
2013 GMC RV Cutaway 4.8L Eng VIN ASECTION Circuit/System Testing
NOTE:
Use the schematic to identify the following:
- Control modules the vehicle is equipped with
- Control module locations on the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit
- The low speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminals for each control module
- Attempt to communicate with all control modules on the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit. Refer to Data Link References . Communications should not be available with two or more control modules on the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit.
- If only one control module is not communicating, diagnose that control module only. Refer to DTC U0100-U02FF (except U029D and U029E) , DTC U0100-U02FF (U029D and U029E only) .
- If one or more control modules are communicating but not all, refer to Testing the Serial Data Circuit for an Open/High Resistance below.
- Disconnect the scan tool from the DLC. The following tests will be done at the DLC connector.
- All access doors closed, ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 4.5 V between the serial data circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Testing the Serial Data Circuit for a Short to Voltage below.
- Ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for greater than 100 Ω between the serial data circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to ground below.
- Disconnect the appropriate harness connector at the JX 200 splice pack.
- Test for less than 2 Ω between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 1 and the JX200 splice pack terminal 1.
- If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the splice pack.
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Voltage
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connectors at the JX 200 splice pack.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 4.5 V between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, repair the short to voltage.
- Test for less than 4.5 V between each serial data circuit at the splice pack connector and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, perform the appropriate test listed below:
- Serial data circuits with one control module, test the serial data circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal replace the control module.
- Serial data circuits with 2 or more control modules, test each section of the serial data circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module that causes the short to voltage when connected.
Testing the Serial Data Circuits for a Short to Ground
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connectors at the JX 200 splice pack.
- Test for infinite resistance between the DLC serial data circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If not the specified value, repair the short to ground.
- Ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for greater than 100 Ω between each serial data circuit at the splice pack and ground.
- If less than the specified range, perform the appropriate test listed below:
- Serial data circuits with one control module, test the serial data circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal replace the control module.
- Serial data circuits with 2 or more control modules, test each section of the serial data circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module that causes the short to ground when connected.
Testing the Serial Data Circuit for an Open/High Resistance
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate harness connectors at the JX 200 splice pack.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the disconnected splice pack connector terminal 1 and a low speed GMLAN serial data circuit terminal that is not communicating.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool communicates with the control modules connected to the low speed GMLAN serial data circuit.
- If any control module does not communicate, test each section of the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module that does not communicate when connected.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the splice pack.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.