Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the TC vane position solenoid.
- Connect the J 34730-405 between the TC vane position solenoid high control and low control circuits, terminal B and terminal A.
- Engine running, engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 must be less than 70°C (158°F). Command the TC Vane Pos. Ctrl. Solenoid ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should change from bright to dim, when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp does not change from bright to dim with each command, test the TC vane position solenoid high control circuit terminal A and low control circuit terminal B for a short to ground, open, high resistance, or short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
- Ignition OFF, measure the resistance of the TC vane position control solenoid. The reading should be between 3-7 Ω.
- If not within the specified range, replace the TC vane position control solenoid.
- Test for infinite resistance between each TC vane position control solenoid terminal and the TC control solenoid housing.
- If less than infinite resistance, replace the TC control solenoid.
- Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the ECM, and TC vane position sensor.
- Test for less than 5 Ω on all circuits between the following terminals:
- The ECM X1 solenoid high control circuit terminal 48 to TC vane position control solenoid terminal A.
- The ECM X1 solenoid low control circuit terminal 96 to TC control solenoid terminal B.
- The ECM X1 sensor signal circuit terminal 20 to TC vane position sensor terminal B.
- The ECM X1 sensor low reference terminal 63 to TC vane position sensor terminal C.
- The ECM X1 sensor 5 V reference terminal 13 to TC vane position sensor terminal D.
- If the resistance is over 5 Ω, repair the high resistance in the affected circuit.
- Connect the ECM connectors. Test the TC vane position sensor. Refer to Component Testing in this document for instructions.
- Install and connect the TC vane position sensor.
- Command the turbocharger TC vane position sensor from 0 percent to 100 percent while observing the TC Vane Position Sensor Volts parameter. The voltage should increment smoothly and gradually from approximately 1.0 V to greater than 3.5 V at 100 percent.
- If the voltage parameter does not change gradually and smoothly, replace the TC control solenoid.
- Inspect the turbocharger for debris, damage, or sticking vanes. Refer to Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection .
- If all circuits, the TC vane position control solenoid, and the TC vane position sensor tests are normal, replace the turbocharger assembly.
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Perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with the Circuit/System Testing.
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Perform the Repair Verification after completing the Circuit/System Testing.
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When the engine coolant temperature is less than 70°C (158°F), the test lamp will change brightness when the ECM is attempting a TC learn, the test lamp will flash ON and OFF without commands from a scan tool.
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Resistance of the TC control solenoid will vary with the temperature.