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Circuit/System Testing

  1. NOTE:

    It may take up to 2 min for all vehicle systems to power down before an accurate ground or low reference circuit continuity test can be performed.

    Ignition/Vehicle & All vehicle systems - Off

  2. Disconnect the electrical connector: X5X50A Fuse Block - Underhood
  3. Test for less than 10 ohms between the test points: Ground circuit terminal H2 X5 & Ground
    • If 10 ohms or greater 
    1. Disconnect the ground connection: G101
    2. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Ground circuit terminal H2 X5 & Terminal G101
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
    • Go to next step: If less than 10 ohms 
  4. Connect the electrical connector: X5X50A Fuse Block - Underhood
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector: X5K9 Body Control Module
  6. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
  7. Momentarily connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Control circuit terminal 11 X5 & B+

    Verify the component turns On and Off when connecting and disconnecting the jumper wire: M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch

    • If the component does not turn On and Off 
    1. Ignition/Vehicle - Off & Remove - Jumper wire (s)
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector: X1X50A Fuse Block - Underhood
    3. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode
    4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Control circuit terminal 11 X5 @ Control module harness & Ground
      • If 1 V or greater - Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If less than 1 V
    5. Ignition/Vehicle - Off
    6. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Control circuit terminal 11 X5 @ Control module harness & Ground
      • If less than infinite resistance - Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
      • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
    7. Test for less than 2 ohms between the test points: Control circuit terminal 11 X5 @ Control module harness & Terminal B8 X1 @ Fuse Block Harness
      • If 2 ohms or greater - Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
      • If less than 2 ohms - Test or replace the component: X50A Fuse Block - Underhood
    • Go to next step: If the component turns On and Off 
  8. Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module
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