VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
performing other operations. Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions.
6. Listen for the audible Min Max Alert which indicates that a new minimum or maximum value has been recorded.
7. Press the MIN MAX button once in order to display the MAX value and note the value.
8. Press the MIN MAX button again in order to display the MIN value and note the value.
9. Determine the difference between the MIN and MAX values.
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If the variation between the recorded MIN and MAX voltage values is 1 volt or greater an intermittent open or high resistance condition exists.
Repair the condition as necessary.
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If the variation between the recorded MIN and MAX voltage values is less than 1 volt an intermittent open or high resistance condition does
not exist.
Testing For Intermittent and Poor Connections
TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 43907 Connector Test Adapter Kit
Most intermittent conditions are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following items:
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Wiring broken inside the insulation
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Poor connection between the male and female terminal at a connector.
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Poor terminal to wire connection-Some conditions which fall under this description are poor crimps, poor solder joints, crimping over the wire
insulation rather than the wire itself and corrosion in the wire to terminal contact area, etc.
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Wire insulation which is rubbed through-This causes an intermittent short as the bare area touches other wiring or parts of the vehicle.
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Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions in order to duplicate the conditions required in order to verify the complaint.
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Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents for test procedures to detect intermittent open, high resistance, short to ground, and short to voltage
conditions.
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Refer to Scan Tool Snapshot Procedure for advanced intermittent diagnosis.
Testing for Proper Terminal Contact
It is important to test terminal contact at the component and any in-line connectors before replacing a suspect component. Mating terminals must be
inspected to ensure good terminal contact. A poor connection between the male and female terminal at a connector may be the result of contamination
or deformation.
Contamination may be caused by the connector halves being improperly connected. A missing or damaged connector seal, damage to the connector
itself, or exposing the terminals to moisture and dirt can also cause contamination. Contamination, usually in the underhood or underbody connectors,
leads to terminal corrosion, causing an open circuit or intermittently open circuit.
Deformation is caused by probing the mating side of a connector terminal without the proper adapter, improperly joining the connector halves, or
repeatedly separating and joining the connector halves. Deformation, usually to the female terminal contact tang, can result in poor terminal contact
causing an open or intermittently open circuit.
Round Wire Connectors
Follow the procedure below to test terminal contact of Metri-Pack or 56 series terminals. Refer to the J 43907 Instruction Manual for terminal
identification.
Follow the procedure below in order to test terminal contact.
1. Separate the connector halves.
2. Visually inspect the connector halves for contamination. Contamination may result in a white or green build-up within the connector body or
between terminals. This causes high terminal resistance, intermittent contact, or an open circuit. An underhood or underbody connector that shows
signs of contamination should be replaced in its entirety: terminals, seals, and connector body.
3. Using an equivalent male terminal from the J 43907, test that the retention force is significantly different between a good terminal and a suspect
terminal. Replace the female terminal in question.
Testing For Short to Ground
TESTING FOR SHORT TO GROUND
NOTE: Refer to Test Probe Notice in Service Precautions.
The following procedures test for a short to ground in a circuit.
With a DMM
1. Remove the power feed (i.e. fuse, control module) from the suspect circuit.
2. Disconnect the load.
3. Set the rotary dial of the DMM to the Ohm position.
4. Connect 1 lead of the DMM to 1 end of the circuit to be tested.
5. Connect the other lead of the DMM to a good ground.
