Circuit/System Testing

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Dimmer Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the IP dimmer switch.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 10 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  3. Verify the scan tool dimming input parameter is less than 1.0 volt.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 8 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. If all circuits test normal replace the IP dimmer switch.

Courtesy Lamp Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the IP dimmer switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool courtesy lamp switch parameter is inactive.
    • If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 9 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  3. If all circuits test normal replace the IP dimmer switch.
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