Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the stop lamp switch.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ citcuit terminal 4 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate test the B+ cicuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition citcuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate test the ignition cicuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground.
- Connect the harness connector at the stop lamp switch.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the ECM.
- Connect a test lamp between the appropriate brake switch signal circuit terminal and ground.
- Ignition ON, press and release the brake pedal. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the stop lamp switch.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the stop lamp switch.
- If all circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.