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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 13 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 3.5L - DTC P0016 TO DTC P0140)DTC P0101CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
- Measure the battery voltage.
- Disconnect the MAF sensor.
- Connect a test lamp between the MAF sensor ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.
- With the test lamp still connected, measure for battery voltage between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground.
- If the voltage is not within 0.75 volts of battery voltage, repair the high resistance in the circuit.
- Measure the voltage between the MAF sensor signal circuit and a good ground for 4.9-5.2 volts.
- If the voltage is less than 4.9 volts, test the circuit for a high resistance, or an open.
- If the voltage is within 4.9-5.2 volts, test the circuit for a short to the IAT signal circuit or to any other 5-volt reference circuit.
- Turn OFF the ignition and all electrical accessories. Allow sufficient time for the control module to power down before taking a resistance measurement.
- Measure the resistance between the ground circuit of the MAF sensor and a good ground for less than 5 ohms of resistance. You should measure less than 5 ohms of resistance.
- If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair the high resistance in the ground circuit.
- Turn OFF the ignition and connect the red lead of the J 38522Β to the signal circuit of the MAF sensor and the black lead to a good ground.
- Start the engine and observe the MAF Sensor parameter for a range of 4,950-5,025 Hertz.
- If the MAF sensor is not within the specified range, test for an intermittent or poor connection at the control module. If tests OK, replace the control module.
- If the MAF sensor is within the specified range, test for an intermittent or poor connection at the control module. If tests OK, replace the MAF sensor.
IMPORTANT:
To set up the J 38522Β
, place the duty cycle to normal, the frequency to 5K, and the signal switch to 5 volts
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.