Circuit/System Testing

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the turn signal multifunction switch harness connector X4.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that the scan tool Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter displays Off or Inactive.
    • If the scan tool parameter reads On, Active or Invalid, test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  4. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper between terminals A and D of the turn signal multifunction switch harness connector X4. Verify that the scan tool Cruise Set/Coast Switch parameter displays On.
    • If the scan tool parameter reads Off test the cruise control set/coast switch signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  5. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the cruise control switch.
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