Circuit/System Testing
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NOTE:
You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
- Verify the integrity of the entire air induction system by inspecting for the following conditions:
- Improperly installed components
- Collapsed, restricted, or damaged components
- Loose clamps, cracks, or other damage
- An air flow restriction
- Restricted air filter
- Splits, kinks, leaks, or improper connections at the vacuum hoses
- Vacuum leaks at the intake manifold, MAP sensor, and throttle body
- Water intrusion
- In cold climates, inspect for any snow or ice buildup
- Inspect the B75B mass air flow sensor element for contamination
- If a condition is found
If a condition is found, repair or replace component as appropriate.
- No condition found
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B75B mass air flow /intake air temperature sensor. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
- Test for less than 2 Ω between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
- If 2 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
- If less than 2 Ω
- Ignition ON, verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal C and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the ignition 1 voltage circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for infinite resistance between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for greater than 2 Ω between the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal C and ground.
- If less than 2 Ω, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If greater than 2 Ω, refer to DTC P0685, P0689, P0690, or P1682 to verify the operation of the Powertrain Ign 1 Relay.
- If the test lamp illuminates
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
- If less than 4.8 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 ECM.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 ECM.
- If greater than 5.2 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 ECM, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K20 ECM.
- If between 4.8-5.2 V
- Ignition OFF, connect the red lead of the J 38522 Variable Speed Generator to the signal circuit terminal A at the harness connector. Connect the battery voltage supply to B+, and the black lead to ground.
- Set the J 38522
Variable Speed Generator to the following specifications.
- Signal switch to 5 V
- Frequency switch to 5 KHz
- Duty Cycle switch to Normal
- Engine idling, observe the scan tool MAF Sensor parameter. The scan tool MAF Sensor parameter should be between 4, 950-5, 050 Hz.
- If not between 4, 950-5, 050 Hz.
If not between 4, 950-5, 050 Hz., replace the K20 ECM.
- If between 4, 950-5, 050 Hz.
- If not between 4, 950-5, 050 Hz.
- Test or replace the B75B mass air flow/intake air temperature sensor.