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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active or pending?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. CHECK FOR OTHER DTCS 
    1. Refer to the recorded DTCs.

      Are there any system voltage or CAN C Communication DTCs active or pending?

      Yes 

      No 

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  3. CHECK THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the AAT Sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
      NOTE:

      The scan tool should display the P0073-AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH DTC as active or pending with the connector disconnected.

      Does the scan tool display as described above?

      Yes 

      • Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the AAT Sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors. Replace the AAT Sensor if no problems were found with the connectors.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  4. CHECK THE (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the BCM D harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (G31) AAT Signal circuit at the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (G31) AAT Signal circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (G31) AAT Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  5. CHECK FOR THE (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (G931) AAT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Check for continuity between the (G31) AAT Signal circuit and the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit at the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the (G31) AAT Signal circuit and the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (G31) AAT Signal circuit for a short to the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  6. CHECK RELATED BCM AND COMPONENT CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all BCM harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Reconnect all BCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
    10. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No