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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the S39 ignition switch.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 2 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 ignition circuits listed below for a short to ground.
      NOTE:

      To help isolate a short to ground, it may be necessary to disconnect modules that are connected to the following circuits:

    • terminal 1
    • terminal 3
    • terminal 4
    • terminal 6
  3. Connect the harness connector at the S39 ignition switch.
  4. Ignition OFF, key out, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K9 BCM. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the ignition circuit terminals listed below and ground:
    • terminal 5
    • terminal 6
    • terminal 15
    • terminal 22
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the ignition circuits for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the S39 ignition switch.
  5. Ignition in the ACCESSORY position, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the terminal 5 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the S39 ignition switch.
  6. Ignition in the CRANK position, verify that a test lamp illuminates between terminal 6 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the S39 ignition switch.
  7. If all of the circuits test normal, replace the K9 BCM.