Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the transmission X176 20-way harness connector.
- Ignition ON, test the vehicle harness side for less than 8 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PIM.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool motor temperature sensor parameter is greater than 4.42V.
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PIM.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal and the low reference circuit terminal. Verify the scan tool motor temperature sensor parameter is less than 0.29V.NOTE: If a short to voltage is found, test the motor temperature sensor for damage.
- If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PIM.
- Connect the J 44152:
jumper harness to the X176 transmission 20-way connector at the transmission. Measure and record the resistance between the sensor signal and low reference terminals. Compare the actual sensor and circuit resistance to the expected sensor resistance. Refer to Temperature Versus Resistance
.
- If the resistance is near the expected value, test the transmission internal harness signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the drive motor generator stator assembly.
- If the resistance is not near the expected value, test the transmission internal harness signal and low reference circuits for an open or shorted together condition. If the circuits test normal, replace the drive motor generator stator assembly.
NOTE:
The ignition must be ON to test the low reference circuit. Other DTCs will set with the X176 connector disconnected.