Circuit/System Testing
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- Verify the integrity of the entire air induction system by inspecting for the following conditions:
- Damaged components
- Loose or improper installation
- Restrictions or leaks in the air induction system
- Water intrusion
- In cold climates, inspect for any snow or ice build-up at the air cleaner and MAF sensor.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF/IAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected for 90 seconds, test for less than 5 ohms between the MAF low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the MAF low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected for 90 seconds, test for less than 5 ohms between the IAT sensor 1 low reference circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the IAT sensor 1 low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the MAF signal circuit and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the MAF signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the MAF signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Remove the Intake Manifold Tube. Refer to Intake Manifold Tube Replacement .
- Visually inspect the EGR valve and verify the valve is in the closed position.
- If the EGR valve is not in the closed position, replace the EGR valve.
- If the EGR valve inspection is normal, replace the MAF/IAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF, connect the red lead of the J 38522 to the signal circuit terminal A at the MAF/IAT sensor harness connector. Connect the battery voltage supply to B+, and ground the black lead.
- Set the J 38522 signal to 5 volts, the frequency to 5K, and the Duty Cycle to Normal.
- Engine idling, observe the scan tool MAP sensor parameter. The scan tool MAF Sensor parameter should be between 4,950-5,025 Hz.
- If the MAF Sensor parameter is not within the specified range, replace the ECM.
- If the MAF Sensor parameter is within the specified range, replace the MAF/IAT sensor.