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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF.
  2. Verify the conditions listed below do not exist with the Q38 Throttle Body:
    WARNING: Turn OFF the ignition before inserting fingers into the throttle bore. Unexpected movement of the throttle blade could cause personal injury.
    • A throttle blade that is not in the rest position
      NOTE:
      • The rest position is defined as the actual Throttle Position percentage when the ignition is OFF or with the ignition ON for greater than 30 seconds.
      • When the ignition is OFF, spring tension should hold the throttle plate in the rest position. You should be able to open the throttle plate to wide open throttle (WOT) or push the throttle plate to the fully closed position. In each case, the throttle plate should return to the rest position without assistance.
    • A throttle blade that is binding open or closed
    • A throttle blade that is free to move open or closed without spring pressure
    • If a condition is found 

      Replace the Q38 Throttle Body.

    • If a condition is not found 
  3. Disconnect the harness connector at the Q38 Throttle Body Assembly, ignition ON.
    NOTE: Disconnecting the throttle body harness connector may cause additional DTCs to set.
  4. Verify that a test lamp does Not illuminate continuously between each motor control circuit listed below and ground.
    NOTE: The test lamp may illuminate briefly when the ignition switch is turned on, but should not remain illuminated.
    • TAC Motor Control Closed circuit terminal A or 3
    • TAC Motor Control Open circuit terminal B or 5
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X2 at the K20 Engine Control Module, ignition ON
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the motor control circuit and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
  5. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between each motor control circuit listed below and B+.
    • TAC Motor Control Closed circuit terminal A or 3
    • TAC Motor Control Open circuit terminal B or 5
    • If the test lamp illuminates 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X2 at the K20 Engine Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit 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 the test lamp does not illuminate 
  6. Ignition OFF, set the DMM to the 40 V scale, select the Min/Max Recording Mode and set the Peak Min/Max response time to 1 ms.
  7. Verify the Max voltage is within 3 V of B+ while using DMM Min/Max Recording Mode function on each control circuit listed below as the ignition is turned ON.
    NOTE:
    • The test lamp must be connected to circuit before turning ignition on or incorrect diagnosis may occur.
    • The ignition must be OFF and the ECM completely powered down before testing each circuit or a lower voltage will be recorded. It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down.
    • The DMM Min/Max Recording Mode and the response time of 1 ms must be reset after testing each circuit or a lower voltage will be recorded.
    • TAC Motor Control Closed circuit terminal A or 3
    • TAC Motor Control Open circuit terminal B or 5
    • If not within 3 V of B+ 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X2 at the K20 Engine Control Module.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • If within 3 V of B+ 
  8. Replace the Q38 Throttle Body.
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