Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 GMC Terrain SLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Circuit/System Testing
NOTE:
- 10 V reference circuit measurement may vary with vehicle battery voltage.
- Test for voltage range with vehicle battery measuring at a minimum of 11.5 V
- Vehicle OFF/Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the A98 Front Overhead Console Assembly. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.
- If 10 Ω or greater
- Vehicle OFF/Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- Go to next step: If less than 10 Ω
- Vehicle in Service Mode/Ignition ON.
- Test for 8.0 - 10.5 V between the 10 V reference circuit terminal 16 and ground.
- If less than 8.0 V
- Vehicle OFF/Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the 10 V reference circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the 10 V reference circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- If greater than 10.5 V
- Vehicle OFF/Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module, vehicle in Service Mode/Ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the 10 V reference circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- Go to next step: If between 8.0 - 10.5 V
- Vehicle OFF/Ignition OFF.
- Test for 500 - 900 Ω between the signal circuit terminal 17 and ground.
- If less than 500 Ω
- Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- If greater than 900 Ω
- Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module, vehicle in Service Mode/Ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- Vehicle OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K73 Telematics Communication Interface Control Module.
- Go to next step: If between 500 - 900 Ω
- Test or replace the A98 Front Overhead Console Assembly.
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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.
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