One Shock Does Not Operate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
One Shock Does Not Operate
| Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Suspension Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Suspension Controls Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the system circuit description and perform the necessary inspections? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Selectable Ride |
| 2 | Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally? |
- | Go to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 8 |
| 4 | Using the J 35616
, connect a test lamp between ground of the suspect shock to a battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
in Wiring Systems. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
Take care not to damage the pins in the connector. Using a DMM and J 35616
, measure the resistance of the suspect shock.
|
11-21 Ω | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 |
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- | Go to Step 10 | - |
| 7 | Replace the shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD)Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD)
in Front Suspension or Shock Absorber Replacement
in Rear Suspension. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 10 | - |
| 8 | Repair the open in the selectable ride switch control circuit between the shock and the engine wiring harness junction block. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Repair the open in the shock ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 3 |