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Heater Support Pump - V488-, Checking

General Description 

With the Engine Control Module -J623- controlling the operation of the Heater Support Pump -V488-, which pumps coolant to the heater core/rear heater core with the Coolant Shut-Off Valve -N82- also helping the coolant flow to stop or start. The Engine Control Module -J623- uses inputs from various sensors to determine when to operate the Heater Support Pump -V488-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Test Procedure 

NOTE:

Note the CA1 and CMC both use the ECM connector T105a, and the CA2 uses the ECM connector T105b. Both connectors are identical except for the suffix of "a" or "b". For simplicity, please use the suffix "a".

Step Procedure Result / Action to Take
1
  • PERFORM: Preliminary Check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to .
-- Was Complaint verified?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • GATHER more information from customer about the complaint.
  • IGNITION: OFF.
  • DISCONNECT: Heater Support Pump -V488- harness connector.
  • IGNITION: ON.
  • CHECK: Heater Support Pump -V488- harness connector terminals 1 to 2 for voltage.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: Battery voltage.
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 4 Heater Support Pump - V488-, CHECKING - 4 .
  • REMOVE: Engine Control Module - J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • CHECK: Heater Support Pump -V488- harness connector terminal 3 to Engine Control Module - J623- harness connector T105a / 30 for resistance.
  • SPECIFIED VALUE: 0.5 Ω (± 0.3 Ω).
-- Was Value obtained?
-- YES: -- NO:
  • PERFORM: Visual Inspection of wiring and component.
  • CHECK: Wiring for open, high resistance, short or harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.
  • REPAIR: Faulty wiring or connector.
  • GO TO: Step 4 Heater Support Pump - V488-, CHECKING - 4 .
  • Final Procedure 
  • Perform a road test to verify repair.
-- Does the original DTC return?
-- YES:
  • CHECK: Engine Control Module -J623- harness connector for any damaged, pushed-out pins.
  • REPAIR: As necessary.
  • If all electrical connections are OK:
  • REPLACE: Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to appropriate Service Information.
  • Clear the DTC's. Refer to .
  • Repair is complete. Generate Readiness Code. Refer to .
  • Return vehicle to Customer.
-- NO:
  • Perform the diagnostic procedure for any DTC's.
  • If no DTC's return, the repair is complete.
  • Return vehicle to customer.