Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Special Tools
EL-39200 - Digital Multimeter (DMM)
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools See: Power and Ground Distribution/Tools and Equipment.
Danger: This procedure should not be performed on high voltage circuits. Performing this procedure on high voltage circuits may result in
serious injury or death.
Caution: Refer to Test Probe Caution See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Test Probe Caution.
The following procedure tests for a short to voltage in a circuit.
1. Remove the power feed (i.e. fuse, control module) from the suspect circuit.
2. Disconnect the load.
3. Set the digital multimeter (DMM) to the V (DC) position.
4. Connect the positive lead of the DMM to one end of the circuit to be tested.
5. Connect the negative lead of the DMM to a good ground.
6. Turn ON the ignition and operate all accessories.
7. If the voltage measured is greater than 1 V, there is a short to voltage in the circuit.
Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions
Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions
Special Tools
J-25070 - Heat Gun
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools See: Power and Ground Distribution/Tools and Equipment.
Many intermittent open or shorted circuits are affected by harness/connector movement that is caused by vibration, engine torque, bumps/rough
pavement, etc. In order to duplicate the customer's concern, it may be necessary to manipulate the wiring harness if the malfunction appears to be
vibration related. Manipulation of a circuit can consist of a wide variety of actions, including:
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Wiggling the harness
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Disconnecting a connector and reconnecting
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Stressing the mechanical connection of a connector
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Pulling on the harness or wire in order to identify a separation/break inside the insulation
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Relocating a harness or wires
All these actions should be performed with some goal in mind. For instance, with a scan tool connected, wiggling the wires may uncover a faulty input to
the control module. The snapshot option would be appropriate here. Refer to Scan Tool Snapshot Procedure See: Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Scan Tool Snapshot Procedure. Another option is, with the component commanded ON and OFF by the
scan tool, to move related connectors and wiring and observe the component operation. With the engine running, move related connectors and wiring
while monitoring engine operation. If harness or connector movement affects the data displayed, component/system operation, or engine operation,
inspect and repair the harness/connections as necessary.
You may need to load the vehicle in order to duplicate the concern. This may require the use of weights, floor jacks, jackstands, frame machines, etc. In
these cases you are attempting to duplicate the concern by manipulating the suspension or frame. This method is useful in finding harnesses that are too
short and their connectors pull apart enough to cause a poor connection. A DMM set to the Min/Max mode and connected to the suspect circuit while
testing can yield desirable results. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General
Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Testing for Electrical Intermittents.
Certainly, using the senses of sight, smell, and hearing while manipulating the circuit can provide good results as well.
There may be instances where circuit manipulation alone will not meet the required criteria for the fault condition to appear. In such cases it may be
necessary to expose the suspect circuit to other conditions while manipulating the harness. Such conditions would include high moisture conditions,
along with exceptionally high or low temperatures. The following discusses how to expose the circuit to these kinds of conditions.
High Temperature Conditions
If the complaint tends to be heat related, you can simulate the condition using the J-25070 - heat gun.
