Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the steering position sensor.
- Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8 - 5.2 volts between the 5 volt reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the 5 volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the 5 volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Verify the scan tool SWPS signal A parameter is less than 0.2 volts.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal A circuit terminal 5 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Verify the scan tool SWPS signal B parameter is less than 0.2 volts.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal B circuit terminal 6 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal A circuit terminal 5 and the 5 volt reference circuit terminal 1. Verify the scan tool SWPS signal A parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal A circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal B circuit terminal 6 and the 5 volt reference circuit terminal 1. Verify the scan tool SWPS signal B parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal B circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the steering position sensor.