Skewed Sensor 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 vacuum source from the sensor.
- Ignition ON, observe and record the scan tool sensor pressure parameter. This is the first sensor reading.
- With the J 23738-A or J 35555 , apply 5 in Hg (17 kPa) of vacuum to the sensor. Observe and record the scan tool sensor pressure parameter. This is the second sensor reading.
- Subtract the second sensor reading from the first sensor reading. Verify that the vacuum decrease is within 1 in Hg (4 kPa) of the applied vacuum.
- If the vacuum decrease is not within the specified range, replace the sensor.
- With the J 23738-A or J 35555 , apply 10 in Hg (34 kPa) of vacuum to the sensor. Observe and record the scan tool sensor pressure parameter. This is the third sensor reading.
- Subtract the third sensor reading from the first sensor reading. Verify that the vacuum decrease is within 1 in Hg (4 kPa) of the applied vacuum.
- If the vacuum decrease is not within the specified range, replace the sensor.