Checking the resistance of solenoid SL

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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Fig 2: Identifying Connector(s) Disconnected

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• Ignition off
• Connect the breakout box
• Connect adapter 9511505 and breakout box 9813190 to the transmission connector (transmission side).

  Connect an ohmmeter between terminals E (#A5) and T (#A17).

  The solenoid SL resistance must be between 11 and 15 Ω.

  Other information: 

  • To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box
  • To connect the breakout box to the transmission connector, see Connecting the breakout box, GM automatic transmissions
  • For information about signals, see Signal specification
  • See Checking wiring and terminals
  Fig 3: Identifying Breakout Box

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  Fig 4: Identifying Ohms Display

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Was the resistance OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to Test driving 

• NO 

  Refer to Checking the wiring