Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The PPS pressure sensor is not serviced separately. The PPS replacement with the PPS pressure sensor must be serviced as a complete unit.
- PPS pressure sensor
- PPS module
- PPS pressure sensor wiring harness connector
- PPS module wiring harness connector
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS pressure sensor and inspect the component and harness sides for damage or corrosion.
- If damage or corrosion is found, repair or replace as necessary.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.5-5.5 volts between the voltage reference circuit terminal A and ground.
- If less that the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for open/high resistance or a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
- If greater that the specified range, test the voltage reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
- Ignition OFF, remove the AIRBAG Fuse. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between low reference terminal C and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the PPS module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.
- If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Ignition ON, test for less than 1 volt between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Test for less than 1 ohm in the signal circuit between PPS module terminal 6 and belt tension sensor terminal B.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the PPS.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the PPS which includes the pressure sensor.
IMPORTANT:
When removing connectors, inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector:
IMPORTANT:
The AIRBAG Fuse that supplies B+ voltage must be removed to ensure the PPS module is inactive. An active PPS module may cause inaccurate resistance readings.