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Circuit/System Testing

NOTE:

Circuit/System Verification must be performed before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

  1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B35C Engine Oil Level and Temperature Sensor. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
  2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal C and ground.
    • If 10 Ω or greater 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
    2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the low reference circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • If less than 10 Ω 
  3. Ignition ON.
  4. Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Temperature Sensor parameter is warmer than 148°C (298°F).
    • If 148°C (298°F) or less 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal B and ground.
      • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • If warmer than 148°C (298°F) 
  5. Install a 3A fused jumper between the signal circuit terminal B and the low reference circuit terminal C.
  6. Verify the scan tool Engine Oil Temperature Sensor parameter is colder than -38°C (-36°F).
    • If -38°C (-36°F) or colder 
    1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module, ignition ON.
    2. Test for less than 1V between the signal circuit and ground.
      • If 1V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • If less than 1V
    3. Ignition OFF.
    4. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.
      • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
    • If warmer than -38°C (-36°F) 
  7. Test or replace the B35C Engine Oil and Temperature Sensor.