Circuit/System Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off

NOTE:

To determine what component to disconnect, refer to: Diagnostic Aids

Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: M129 Intake Camshaft Profile Actuator or M130 Exhaust Camshaft Profile Actuator
Test for less than 10 ohms between the test points: Low Reference circuit terminal 3 & Ground
- If 10 ohms or greater
1. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Low Reference circuit terminal 3 @ Component harness & The other end of the circuit @ Control module harness
  - If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
  - If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
- Go to next step: If less than 10 ohms
Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
Test for 4.8 to 5.2 V between the test points: 5 V Reference circuit terminal 4 & Ground
- If less than 4.8 V
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: 5 V Reference circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness & Ground
  - If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
  - Go to next step: If infinite resistance
4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: 5 V Reference circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness & The other end of the circuit @ Control module harness
  - If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
  - If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
- If greater than 5.2 V
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: 5 V Reference circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness & Ground
  - If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
  - If less than 1 V - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
- Go to next step: If between 4.8 and 5.2 V
Verify the scan tool parameter: Exhaust Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor or Intake Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor = Less than 68%
- If 68% or greater
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
  - If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
  - If infinite resistance - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
- Go to next step: If less than 68%
Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 2 & Low Reference circuit terminal 3
Verify the scan tool parameter: Exhaust Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor or Intake Camshaft Profile Actuator Position Sensor = Greater than 68%
- If 68% or less
1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Jumper wire (s)
2. Disconnect the appropriate electrical connector: K20 Engine Control Module
3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
  - If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
  - Go to next step: If less than 1 V
5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & The other end of the circuit @ Control module harness
  - If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
  - If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
- Go to next step: If greater than 68%
Test or replace the component: M129 Intake Camshaft Profile Actuator or M130 Exhaust Camshaft Profile Actuator