Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the electronic compass module.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 14 and ground.
- If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit terminal 14 for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates when connected between the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal 13 and the ground circuit terminal 14.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal 13 for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the IPC.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the compass sensor feed terminal 12 and 19.
- If greater than the specified value, test the compass sensor feed for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the compass sensor return terminal 11 and 18.
- If greater than the specified value, test the compass sensor feed for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the electronic compass module.