Circuit/System Testing
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IMPORTANT:
- You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with the circuit/system testing.
- You must perform the Repair Verification after completing the Circuit/System Testing.
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- A dirty or deteriorating air filter element
- A leaking, loose, or cracked PCV pipe or seal
- A loose or disconnected charge air cooler hose or pipe
- A restricted or collapsed air intake duct
- A misaligned or damaged air intake duct
- Any objects blocking the air inlet probe of the MAF/IAT sensor
- Any contamination or debris on the sensing elements in the probe of the MAF/IAT sensor
- A cracked or damaged MAF sensor housing
- Any water intrusion in the induction system
- Any snow or ice build-up at the air cleaner, MAF or MAP sensors in cold climates
- An intake manifold leak
- A MAP sensor seal that is leaking, missing, or damaged
- An Intake Manifold Resonator with a leaking seal, or a cracked or broken housing
- If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF/IAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 5 Ω 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 all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 5 Ω 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 voltage circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the MAF signal circuit terminal 1 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.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF/IAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF, connect the red lead of the J 38522 to the MAF signal circuit terminal 1 at the MAF/IAT sensor harness connector. Connect the battery voltage supply to B+. Connect the black lead to ground.
- Set the J 38522 signal switch to 5 V, the frequency to 5K, and the Duty Cycle to Normal.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF,, observe the scan tool MAF sensor parameter. The scan tool MAF Sensor parameter should be between 4,950-5,050 Hz.
- If the MAF Sensor parameter is not within the specified range, replace the ECM.
- If all circuits and the EGR valve test normal, replace the MAF/IAT sensor.