Circuit/System Testing
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- Verify the integrity of the entire air induction system including all turbocharger components by inspecting for the following conditions:
- Any damaged components
- Any indication that the threaded rod and lock nuts at the turbocharger diaphragm valve to wastegate connection have been misadjusted or tampered with. Refer to Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Adjustment .
- Hairline fractures of the boost pressure sensor housing
- Hairline fractures of the MAP sensor housing
- A buildup of contamination, snow or ice at the BARO port on the ECM
- Loose or improper installation
- An air flow restriction
- Any vacuum leak
- Any type of air leak between the turbocharger and the throttle body, including the charge air cooler assembly.
- Verify that an exhaust leak does not exist, including the mating surface area between the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B65 intake air pressure and temperature sensor.
- Ignition OFF for 90 s, test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 1 or A 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 K20 ECM.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 3 or C and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- Verify the scan tool Boost Pressure Sensor parameter is greater than 275 kPa.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 4 or D for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 or D and the low reference circuit terminal 1 or A. Verify the scan tool Boost Pressure Sensor parameter is less than 1 kPa.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- If the circuits test normal, test or replace the B65 intake air pressure and temperature sensor.