Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the ignition OFF, disconnect the BCM.
- With the ignition OFF w/key out and in the ACC position, measure for 0 volts between the off/run/crank voltage circuit at the BCM connector and ground.
- If over 0 volts, disconnect the ignition switch and check the off/run/crank voltage circuit for short to voltage or short to other ignition switch signal circuit. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
- With the ignition OFF w/key in, measure for battery voltage between the off/run/crank voltage circuit at the BCM connector and ground.
- If less than battery voltage, disconnect the ignition switch and check the off/run/crank voltage circuit for an open or short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
- With the key in the RUN position, measure for less than 1 ohm between the ignition key resistor signal and the off/run/crank voltage circuits.
- If over 1 ohm, disconnect the ignition switch and check the ignition key resistor signal for an open. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the ignition switch.
- Check the ignition key resistor signal for a short to ground or a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the BCM.