Circuit/System Testing
- Determine the altitude for your area. Refer to Altitude Versus Barometric Pressure . Both sensor values should be within 5 kPa of each other and the Altitude vs. Barometric Pressure table.
- Ignition ON, determine which sensor is out of range by comparing SC Inlet Pressure and BARO Sensor kPa parameters with a scan tool.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the affected sensor.
- Ignition OFF, allow sufficient time for the control module to power down. This can be verified by a no communication message on the scan tool. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit terminal A or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C 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 ECM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Verify the scan tool sensor parameter is less than 0.2 volt.
- If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A. Verify the scan tool sensor parameter is greater than 95 kPa for the SCIAP sensor or 199 kPa for the BARO sensor.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- If all circuits test normal, test the affected sensor. Refer to Component Test for instructions.