G6 V6-3.9L VIN 1 (2006)
Cruise Control: Technical Service Bulletins
Electrical - Harness Connection Inspection
Bulletin No.: 03-06-04-012A
Date: August 10, 2005
ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION
Subject:
Inspection of All Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Miscellaneous DTCs, Intermittent Driveability Concerns, Hard Start, No Start,
Incorrect Gauges, Inoperative Air Conditioning Systems, Service Engine Soon Lamps Illuminated, 4WD Lamp Illuminated, Instrument Panel Gauges
Inoperative, Cruise Inoperative
Models:
2006 and Prior Cars and Light Duty Trucks
2003-2006 HUMMER H2
2006 HUMMER H3
2005-2006 Saab 9-7X
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models, model years and additional information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-06-04-012 (Section
06 - Engine/Propulsion System).
When servicing a vehicle for any type of customer concern, the following steps are imperative. Inspect and ensure the integrity of all related wiring
harness connectors. If the wiring harness connectors are not properly put together or engaged before they are locked together, numerous types of
intermittent conditions may occur, which may include any of the symptoms listed above and possibly others.
The first step in any type of electrical diagnosis is a visual and physical inspection of the wiring harness connectors for integrity. Many times, the vehicle
may be repaired just by disconnecting and reconnecting the connectors. As with all repairs to wiring harness connectors and terminals, a pull test of the
terminals within the connector should be performed. A pull test is performed by inserting the proper size terminal test tool (not a paper clip) into the
terminal to determine whether or not the terminal is making good contact, or whether the terminal has been damaged from the prior improper connection
or lack of connection.
Note:
Most terminals used in current module connectors (ECM, BCM, EBTCM and the like) are small 0.64 mm sq. terminals and can be damaged by
probing with the wrong tool.
The J 3561 6-64A or B probe has been designed for these terminals that may be both a round or square design.
For example, if the Connector C2 of the engine wiring harness to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), for the 2.2L equipped Cavalier or Sunfire is not
properly seated into the PCM:
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The cam lock lever may close, however improperly.
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The cam lock lever may even snap out of position.
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The vehicle may have an intermittent condition with any one of the components which are controlled or monitored by the PCM.
THE CAM LOCK LEVER IS DESIGNED TO PULL (OR ASSIST) THE CONNECTOR INTO ITS FINAL POSITION ONCE IT HAS BEEN
PRESSED STRAIGHT INTO THE PCM HEADER PAST THE INITIAL DETENT, ALLOWING THE LEVER TO BE MOVED INTO THE
LOCKED POSITION. It is not only a retainer but an assist during the connection process . When the wiring harness connector is properly connected to
the PCM, a snap will be heard when the connector is in position to be fully seated. The cam lock lever may then be closed. The cam lock lever will then
do its designated job as both an assist and ensuring the connector does not come apart due to vibration or other types of conditions found in vehicles as
they travel down the highway.
Remember, if a terminal (metal) or the connector (plastic) is damaged, they should be replaced. DO NOT replace the complete wiring harness assembly.
Some harnesses are now on order restriction since most harness damage can be repaired.
Terminals and terminal removal tools are in the J 38125 Terminal Repair Kit and pigtails or complete connectors can be obtained through normal parts
ordering procedures OR from GMSPO and Saab PDC along with tape or conduit.
