Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE CONDITION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off in an environment where the temperature is consistent and above - 7°C (19.4°F) until the engine coolant temperature is equal or close to ambient temperature.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With a scan tool, compare the AAT, ECT, and IAT sensor values.
Is the AAT Sensor value within 10°C (18°F) of the other two sensor values?
Yes
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
No
- Go To 2
- CHECK FOR HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE (G31) AAT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the AAT Sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the BCM D harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (G31) AAT Signal circuit between the AAT Sensor harness connector and the BCM D harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (G31) AAT Signal circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK FOR HIGH RESISTANCE IN THE (G931) AAT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance of the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit between the AAT Sensor harness connector and the BCM D harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit between the AAT Sensor harness connector and the BCM D harness connector.
- AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Turn the ignition off.
- Reconnect the BCM D harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.NOTE:
The P0073-AAT SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH DTC should display as active or pending with the AAT harness connector disconnected.
- Connect a jumper between the (G31) AAT Signal circuit and the (G931) AAT Sensor Ground circuit at the AAT Sensor harness connector.NOTE:
The P0072-AAT SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW DTC should display as active or pending with the jumper in place.
Do the DTCs display as described above?
Yes
- Replace the Ambient Air Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the AAT Sensor and the Body Control Module (BCM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Monitor the scan tool data relative to this circuit and wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
- Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .