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Circuit/System Testing

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The vehicle may not be equipped with all components as listed below.

  1. Ignition OFF/Vehicle OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the P2 Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator and the X81 Accessory Power Receptacle -110V AC.
  2. Connect a test lamp between each of the ignition circuits listed below and ground.
    • P2 Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator - Ignition circuit terminal 1
    • X81 Accessory Power Receptacle - 110V AC - Ignition circuit terminal 1
  3. Ignition ON/Vehicle in Service Mode.
  4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Accessory/Retained Accessory Power Relay On and Off with a scan tool.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF/Vehicle OFF, remove test lamp, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance.
    3. 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 K9 Body Control Module.
    • If the test lamp is always ON 
    1. Ignition OFF/Vehicle OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON/Vehicle in Service Mode.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF 
  5. Test or replace the appropriate P2 Transmission Shift Lever or X81 Accessory Power Receptacle - 110V AC.
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