Circuit/System Testing

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the ECM.
  2. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 1 minute. Test for less than 5 ohms between the appropriate ground circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Terminal 73 X1 (LZ4)
    • Terminal 73 X2 (LAT, LE5, LY7)
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 20 X1 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Install a 3A jumper wire between the appropriate PWR/TRN relay control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Terminal 13 X1 (LE5)
    • Terminal 40 X1 (LAT, LY7)
    • Terminal 59 X1 (LZ4)
  5. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminals listed below and ground.
    • Terminal 3 X1 (LE5)
    • Terminal 18 X1 (LAT, LY7, LZ4)
    • Terminal 19 X1 (all engines)
    • Terminal 47 X1 (LZ4)
    • Terminal 73 X1 (LE5)
    • Terminal 13 X2 (LAT, LY7)
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
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