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Diagnostic Test

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  1. 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 

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      No 

  2. 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 

      No 

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  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 

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      No 

  4. 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 

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      No 

  5. 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 

      No 

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  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 

      No