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Circuit/System Testing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the generator harness connector.
  2. With the ignition ON, and the engine OFF, connect a test lamp to battery positive voltage and repeatedly probe the generator field duty cycle circuit, harness side while monitoring the GEN-F Terminal Signal Parameter in the ECM data list. It should change from 0 percent to above 95 percent.
    • If the GEN-F Terminal Signal parameter was not affected by the test lamp, test the GEN-F Terminal Signal circuit for a short to ground, a high resistance, an open circuit, or replace the ECM.
  3. Go to Charging System Test .