Circuit/System Testing (w/LLT)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate ignition coil.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition voltage circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test all the components connected to the ignition voltage circuit and replace as necessary.
- Crank or start the engine. Test for 200-400 mV between the appropriate IC circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connection tests normal, replace the ECM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connection tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Connect a test lamp between the each of the ground circuits terminal 3, and terminal 4, and B+. The test lamp should illuminate on each circuit.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the suspected circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the ignition coil.
IMPORTANT:
The ignition circuit supplies voltage to other components. Make sure you test all circuits for a short to ground or test all components for being shorted that share the ignition circuit.