Erratic Signal Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, remove the sensor.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C and the corresponding terminal of the sensor.
- Install a jumper wire between the low reference circuit terminal A of the sensor and ground.
- Install a jumper wire at terminal B of the sensor.
- Connect a DMM between the jumper wire from terminal B of the sensor and ground.
- Ignition ON, with the J 23738-A
or J 35555
, slowly apply vacuum to the sensor while observing the voltage on the DMM. The voltage should vary between 0-5.2 volts without any spikes or dropouts.
- If the voltage reading is erratic, replace the sensor.