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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify a test lamp turns On between the test points: B+ circuit terminal @ G13 Generator & Ground
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is OK 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp - Disconnect - Battery Positive Cable @ Generator Cable
    2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: B+ circuit terminal @ G13 Generator & Output terminal @ Fuse
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Verify the fuse is OK and there is voltage at the fuse.
    • If the test lamp does not turn On and the circuit fuse is open 
    1. Remove - Test Lamp - Disconnect - Battery Negative Cable @ C1 Battery & Disconnect - Battery Positive Cable @ G13 Generator
    2. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: B+ circuit @ Generator Cable & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • If infinite resistance - Replace the component: G13 Generator
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns On 
  2. Disconnect - Harness Connector @ G13 Generator - Engine Running
  3. Test for 3.0 to 5.5 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal 1 X1 @ Component harness & Ground
    • If less than 3 V 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Test lamp
    2. Disconnect - Harness Connector @ K20 Engine Control Module
    3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal X1 1 @ Component harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
    • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Control circuit terminal X1 1 @ Component harness & The other end of the circuit @ Control module harness
    • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
    • If less than 2 ohms - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
    • If greater than 5.5 V 
  5. Ignition Off - Disconnect - Harness Connector @ K20 Engine Control Module

    - Ignition On

  6. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal X1 1 @ Ground
    • If greater than 1 V - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
    • If less than 1 V - Replace the component: K20 Engine Control Module
    • Go to next step: If between 3 and 5.5 V 
  7. Test or replace the component: G13 Generator