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Circuit/System Testing

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    IMPORTANT: Whenever repairing and/or replacing ALC system components, perform the Suspension Position Calibration procedure.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the ELC relay from the rear fuse block.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground or faulty ALC compressor motor. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ELC relay.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
  5. Disconnect the harness connector at the air compressor.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the ALC compressor ground circuit terminal D and ground.
    • If greater than the specified value, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  7. Connect the harness connector at the ALC compressor.
  8. Connect a 40A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the ALC compressor is activated.
    • If the ALC compressor does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the ALC compressor.
  9. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
  10. Command the ALC compressor relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESCM.
  11. Connect the ELC relay. Command the ALC compressor ON with a scan tool. Verify the compressor is running.
    • If the compressor does not run, test or replace the relay.
  12. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ALC compressor.
  13. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal C and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ELC fuse is open, test or replace the ALC compressor.
  14. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the B+ circuit terminal C.
  15. Command the exhaust valve ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESCM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ESCM.
  16. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ALC compressor.
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