Circuit/System Testing

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Envoy and 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Use the schematic to identify the following:
  • Control modules the vehicle is equipped with
  • Control module locations on the class 2 serial data circuit
  • The control modules B+, ignition, and ground
  1. Determine the module that is not communicating. Refer to Control Module U Code ListΒ .
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the necessary harness connector of the module that is not communicating.
  3. Test for less than 5 Ξ© between each ground circuit terminal and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. If equipped, verify that a test lamp illuminates between each B+ circuit terminal and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuits of the control module for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.
  5. If equipped, ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between each ignition circuit terminal and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit fuse is open, test the control circuits of the control module for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.
  6. Ignition OFF for 60 seconds, test for less than 5 Ξ© between the serial data circuit terminals and the DLC terminal class 2 serial data terminal 2
    • If greater than the specified range, test the serial data circuit for an open/high resistance between the non communicating control module and a module setting the DTC or a serial data splice pack.
  7. If all circuits test normal, replace the control module that is not communicating.
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