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Circuit/System Verification

    NOTE:

    The following setup steps must be performed exactly in order to exercise the contactors.

  1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. OPEN the driver door using outside door handle. Leave driver door OPEN.
  3. NOTE:

    The brake pedal must remain depressed throughout the remainder of the contactor steps.

  4. PRESS and HOLD the brake pedal.
  5. NOTE:

    DO NOT press the power button and enter Vehicle in Service Mode.

  6. Command the Hybrid/EV Battery Contactors ALL OPEN with a scan tool.
  7. Disconnect the S15 Manual Service Disconnect.
  8. NOTE:

    DO NOT use the Release Control button to turn OFF any of the contactors. Once the Release Control button is pushed the Circuit/System Verification will need to be restarted from the beginning.

  9. Command the Battery Charging System Positive Contactor CLOSED and ALL OPEN with a scan tool while listening for the contactor to close and open. The KR116B Battery Charging System Positive Contactor should be heard closing and opening.
    • If the Battery Charging System Positive Contactor does not open and close 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

    • Go to next step: If the Battery Charging System Positive Contactor does open and close 
  10. Replace the T18 Battery Charger.