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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature sensor harness connector at the sensor. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 5Ω between the low reference circuit terminal A or 2 and ground.
    • If 5Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine Control Module.
    2. Test for less than 2Ω in the low reference circuit end to end.
      • If 2Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2Ω, replace the K20 engine Control Module.
    • If less than 5Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify the scan tool ECT Sensor parameter is colder than -39°C (-38°F).
    • If warmer than -39°C (-38°F) 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal B or 1 and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K20 engine Control Module.
    • If colder than -39°C (-38°F) 
  5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B or 1 and the low reference circuit terminal A or 2.
  6. Verify the scan tool ECT sensor parameter is warmer than 149°C (300°F).
    • If 149°C (300°F) or colder 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the jumper wire, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1V between the signal circuit and ground.
      • If 1V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1V
    3. Ignition OFF.
    4. Test for less than 2Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2Ω, replace the K20 engine Control Module.
    • If warmer than 149°C (300°F) 
  7. Test or replace the B34 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor.
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