Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Yukon, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate T8 ignition coil.
- Ignition OFF, all vehicle systems OFF, it may take up to 2 minutes for all the systems to power down, test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 5Ω between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground
- If greater than the specified range, test the 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 D and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition voltage circuit and replace as necessary.
- Engine idling at operating temperature, test for 0.200-0.500 V between the appropriate ignition control circuit terminal C and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the ignition control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ignition control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the T8 ignition coil.
NOTE:
A high resistance on any IC circuit can cause a misfire condition before DTCs P0351-P0358 set.