Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Diagnose any CAN - C Communication DTCs before continuing.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT DTC diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK THE (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the AAT Sensor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (G31) AAT Signal circuit in the AAT Sensor harness connector.
  Is the voltage above 5.2 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (G31) AAT Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (G31) AAT SIGNAL FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (G31) AAT Signal circuit between the AAT Sensor harness connector and the BCM harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the (G31) AAT Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (G931) AAT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit between the AAT Sensor harness connector and the BCM harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Reconnect the BCM harness connector.
2. Connect a jumper between the (G31) AAT Signal circuit and the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground in the AAT Sensor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  NOTE:
  The P0072-AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOW DTC should be active or pending with the jumper in place.
  
  Does the scan tool display as described above?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 6
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor and the BCM.
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
5. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
6. Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST - 500 - EXCEPT ELECTRIC .
  No
  - Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST - 500 - EXCEPT ELECTRIC .