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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B26 Crankshaft Position 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 2 and ground.
    • If 5Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 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 2Ω or less, replace the K20 engine Control Module.
    • If less than 5Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Test for 4.8-5.2V between the 5V reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
    • If less than 4.8V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K20 engine Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the 5V reference circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2Ω in the 5V 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 greater than 5.2V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K20 engine Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1V between the 5V reference and ground.
      • If 1V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1V, replace the K20 engine Control Module.
    • If between 4.8-5.2V 
  5. Test for 4.8-5.2V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
    • If less than 4.8V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K20 engine Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance.
    3. 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 greater than 5.2V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 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, replace the K20 engine Control Module.
    • If between 4.8-5.2V 
  6. Ignition OFF, connect a 3A fused jumper wire to the signal circuit terminal 3, ignition ON.
  7. NOTE:

    Additional DTCs may set when performing this test.

  8. Verify the scan tool Crankshaft Position Sensor Active Counter parameter increments while rapidly tapping the fused jumper wire end to ground.
    • If the counter does not increment 

      Replace the K20 engine Control Module.

    • If the counter increments 
  9. Verify DTC P0336 is not set.
    • If the DTC is set 

      Inspect for the conditions listed below:

    • Excessive play or looseness of the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor or the reluctor wheel
    • Improper installation of the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor
    • Foreign material passing between the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor and the reluctor wheel
    • Damaged reluctor wheel
    • Excessive air gap between the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor and the reluctor wheel
    • Engine oil for debris
    • Timing chain, tensioner, and sprockets for wear or damage
    • If any of the conditions above are found, repair as necessary.
    • If all components test normal, test or replace the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor.
    • If the DTC is not set 
  10. Test or replace the B26 Crankshaft Position Sensor.