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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the 12V B+ circuit ring terminal and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good 
    1. Remove the test lamp and disconnect the B+ cable at the 14V power module.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ 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 
    1. Remove the test lamp, disconnect the battery negative cable and disconnect the 14V power module B+ cable.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
    • If the test lamp illuminates 
  2. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the 14V power module, vehicle ON.
  3. Test for 3.0- 5.5 V between the control circuit terminal X1-01 and ground.
    • If less than 3.0 V 
    1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the K20 ECM.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance
    3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
      • If greater the 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 ECM.
    • If greater than 5.5 V 
    1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the K20 ECM, Vehicle ON.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
      • If greater than 1 V, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the K20 ECM.
    • If between 3.0-5.5 V 
  4. Test or replace the K1 14V Power Module.