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Signal Circuit Inspection

  1. Check for short to ground in signal circuit
    1. Measure resistance between terminal 1 of sensor harness connector and chassis ground

      Specification: Infinite

    2. Is resistance within the specification?

      YES 

      • Go to next step as below

      NO 

  2. Check for short to power in signal circuit
    1. Disconnect ECM connector.
    2. Ignition "ON" and Engine "OFF".
    3. Measure voltage between terminals 2 of sensor harness connector and chassis ground.

      Specification: Approx. 0V

    4. Is voltage within the specification?

      YES 

      • Go to next step as below.

      NO 

  3. Check for open in signal harness
    1. Ignition "OFF"
    2. Measure resistance between terminals 1 of sensor harness connector and 22 of the ECM harness connector

      Specification: Approx. 0Ω

    3. Is resistance within the specification?

      YES 

      • Go to next step as below

      NO