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Circuit/System Testing

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    NOTE:

    It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

  1. Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: B14E Transmission Input/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor
  3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  4. Test for 8.3 to 9.6 V between the test points: 9 V Reference circuit terminal 2 & Ground
    • If less than 8.3 V 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K71 Transmission Control Module
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: 9 V Reference circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: 9 V Reference circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Terminal 8@Control module harness
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K71 Transmission Control Module
    • If greater than 9.6 V 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K71 Transmission Control Module
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: 9 V Reference circuit terminal 2 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V - Replace the component: K71 Transmission Control Module
    • Go to next step: If between 8.3 and 9.6 V 
  5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
  6. Install the special tool: EL-38522 Variable Signal Generator
    • Set the voltage to 5 V
    • Set the frequency to 300 Hz
    • Set the duty cycle to 50%
    • Black lead @Battery Negative Post
    • Red lead @ Signal circuit terminal 1
  7. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
  8. Verify the scan tool parameter: Transmission Intermediate Speed Sensor = 313 to 323 RPM
    • If not between 313 and 323 RPM 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K71 Transmission Control Module
    3. Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 1 @ Component harness & Terminal 13 @Control module harness
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K71 Transmission Control Module
    • Go to next step: If between 313 and 323 RPM 
  9. Test or replace the component: B14E Transmission Input/Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor
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