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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the G13 generator B+ terminal + X2 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good 
    1. Ignition OFF.
    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. Ignition OFF.
    2. Test for greater than 100 Ω between the B+ circuit and ground.
      • If 100 Ω or less, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If greater than 100 Ω, replace the generator.
    • If the test lamp illuminates 
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the generator, engine Running, command the Generator L-Terminal Command ON with a scan tool.
  3. Test for 3.5V or greater between the control circuit terminal listed below and ground.
    • Terminal A X1 (LMU and LDT Engine)
    • Terminal B X1 (L95, LXV, LXT, and LXV Engine)
    • If less than 3.5V 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the 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 ECM.
    • If 3.5V or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the ECM.
    2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.
      • If less than 1 V, replace the Generator.
      • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.