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The electrification of the automobile In the course, technicians will: 7. Input signal circuits
has been taking place for years, well 8. Output control circuits
• Diagnose electrical circuits using
before today’s hybrid vehicles. More and
a Digital Multimeter (DMM) 9. Serial data circuits
more electronic systems are becoming
commonplace, and as a result, more • Review AC voltage circuits in Ground circuits, for example, are
complicated when it comes to electrical hybrid vehicles becoming more important to proper
system diagnosis. Did you know that • Perform the ground credibility test
the Adaptive Forward Lighting system and other electrical tests
continued on page 3
on some GM vehicles automatically
changes light direction and intensity • Identify serial data circuits IN THIS ISSUE
based on speed, vehicle direction and • Learn how to use power moding
weather conditions? in module diagnostics New ACDelco Electrical
Understanding the latest electrical • Review terminal fretting and its System Diagnosis Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
systems and how to diagnose them effect on electrical circuits Find Your Service Center
is the focus of two new ACDelco
at ACDelco.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instructor-Led Training (ILT) courses that Circuit Testing
are available at local training centers. The New Compressed Natural Gas-Powered
One testing procedure highlighted
two new courses are Body Electrical: Chevy Express and GMC Savana . . . . . . . . .4
in the course covers testing circuit
Global Diagnostics, S-EL06-13.01ILT, and
functions in sequence until a fault is New Heavy-Duty Cooling
Advanced Body Electrical System
detected. Knowing how the testing System Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Diagnosis, S-EL06-14.01ILT.
procedure works enables technicians Timing the High Feature V6 Engine . . . . . . . .6
Body Electrical: Global to apply the same knowledge to any
Diagnostics – S-EL06-13.01ILT version of a given circuit type. There are Tech Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
nine circuit functions to test: Training Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Body Electrical: Global Diagnostics
covers various electrical faults found 1. Ground circuits
on electronic module networking, 2. Low reference circuits ON THE WEB
intermittent electrical faults, and the
proper meter use – all designed to help 3. Battery positive (B+) circuits
– www.acdelcotechconnect.com, click
technicians improve their diagnostics 4. Ignition circuits
the TechConnect Magazine link, or
skills. In addition, it reviews the serial
5. AC voltage circuits – Log in to the ACDelco LMS, click the
data architecture of the new GM Global
Architecture (Global A) system. 6. Reference voltage circuits Resources link
Find Your Service Center Volume 18, Number 3 (TS-PU-0003-11)
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New ACDelco Electrical System Diagnosis Training
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Networks
The communication networks highlighted in the course
include GMLAN, local interconnect network, CAN graphical
interface, class 2, UART and the new Global Architecture.
Taking a closer look at the Local Interconnect Network
(LIN), technicians will learn that this network bus transmits
serial data over a single wire network circuit bus between a
primary control module and other control modules within a
particular subsystem. The LIN bus is not exposed t the rest
of the vehicle’s main communication bus. LIN slaves commu-
nicate only to the master module for the network, not to
other control modules on the vehicle.
Common grounds
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New Compressed Natural Gas-Powered
Chevy Express and GMC Savana
GM is introducing a dedicated compressed natural gas The CNG fuel system has four tanks with a 23 gasoline
(CNG) system available on full-size Express and Savana cargo gallon equivalent (GGE) capacity. The first tank (6.4 GGE) is
vans for fleet use. The CNG option will be available on 3/4 ton, located under the center of the vehicle in place of the regular
135-inch wheelbase and 1 ton, 135-inch wheelbase models. fuel tank. There are two tanks (4.9 GGE and 4.5 GGE) mount-
ed where the spare tire normally is located at the rear of the
This new CNG option adds to GM’s position as an alterna-
vehicle. The fourth tank (7.2 GGE) is mounted on the cargo
tive fuels leader. From 1997 to 2007, GM built more than
floor in an enclosure, inboard of the left rear wheelhouse.
23,800 CNG or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles.
Chevrolet and GMC are the only brands to offer a one-source The fuel storage system provides fuel system corrosion
CNG option on vans for fleet customers. resistance and fuel system integrity that exceed Federal
Motor Vehicle Standards. Federal regulations require that the
CNG 6.0L fuel tanks and brackets be inspected every three years or
V8 Engine 36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first. The ser-
The CNG vice life of the type 1 CNG fuel tanks is 15 years from the
vans are date of manufacture, after which, they must be removed
equipped with from service.
a Vortec 6.0L
There are four externally mounted pressure relief devices
V8 (RPO LC8).
(PRD). Two are equipped with a thermally-activated PRD, one
It maintains
with a combination temperature and pressure valve, and one
the same
with a pressure operated burst disc. The burst disc activates
horsepower
when CNG tank pressure becomes too high for safe opera-
(323 hp @
tion (approximately 5,400 psig).
4,600 rpm)
and torque All external PRDs are connected to fuel storage pressure
(373 lb.-ft. @ and cannot be isolated from the high pressure system.
4,400 rpm) Service should not be attempted on these devices or
rating as the connecting tubing/hoses unless it’s absolutely certain that the
6.0L V8 gaso- system is completely empty of CNG fuel.
line engine. Vortec 6.0L V8
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New Compressed Natural Gas-Powered
Chevy Express and GMC Savana — continued from page 4
to 3,600 psig (pound-force per square inch gauge), or 24,821 otherwise, natural gas can leak while refueling. The vehicle is
kPa (kilopascal), at 70°F (21°C). The outlet pressure is regulat- shipped with three replacement O-rings in the storage bin on
ed to 90-110 psig and delivered through the low pressure lines the engine cover.
to the fuel rail and CNG injectors.
It should take about 6-8 minutes to fill the fuel tanks at a
The CNG fuel injectors are installed in the base vehicle fuel fuel station for natural gas vehicles. Refueling will stop
rail and require spacers between the injector and manifold automatically when the tanks are full.
injector boss.
CNG
The ECM controls fuel delivery in the same manner as a quantity is
gasoline vehicle. The CNG fuel system also features the same affected by
powertrain diagnostics and use of the Tech 2 scan tool as a changes in
gasoline engine. There are not any new Diagnostic Trouble fuel tempera-
Codes. Follow the standard repair protocol as with a gasoline ture and fuel
vehicle. Refer to the appropriate GM Service Information for pressure.
specific CNG information. When refuel-
ing in cold
ambient con-
ditions, the
fuel gauge
may not
display FULL
even though
the tempera- CNG fill receptacle sealing O-ring
ture-compen-
sated refueling
event produces a temperature-compensated FULL condition.
This is due to commercial refueling station output regulated
by a temperature vs. pressure strategy to prevent the vehicle
from becoming over-pressurized if relocated to a warmer
A. 1/4 turn isolation valve B. Fuel filter ambient location after refueling.
C. High Pressure Regulator
Operating Tips
When the fuel supply system needs to be opened, the The extra hardware needed for the CNG system adds
pressure in the lines must be relieved before attempting approximately 800 lbs. to the weight of the vehicle. This
repairs. Refer to the Service Information for the low-pressure- additional mass reduces the payload capacity. This should be
side and high-pressure-side relief procedures. noted when loading the vehicle. The G23405 model (3/4 ton)
has a payload capacity of 2,409 lbs. and the G33405 model
Refueling (1 ton) has a payload capacity of 3,374 lbs.
With an estimated mpg of 11 city/16 highway, the four Extreme cold weather (below –4°F, –20°C) may make it
tank design with a 23 GGE capacity provides a range of harder to start the engine. If the vehicle will be driven regular-
approximately 250 to 360 miles. The system is designed to ly in cold temperatures, it will be necessary to use the
be filled at a 3,600 psi (24,800 kPa) station (yellow handle on standard engine block heater.
fill nozzle). It can be filled at a 3,000 psi (20,684 kPa) station
Routine maintenance schedules (fluids, filters, etc.) for the
(blue handle on fill nozzle), but this will result in a reduced
CNG vans are designed to follow the original specifications
range and a fuel gauge reading of approximately 7/8 full.
for the gasoline-fueled vans. The Owner Manual lists the
The CNG fill receptacle is a NGV1 profile and mates to recommended maintenance service intervals and fluid
any NGV1 fill dispenser valve. The fill dispenser seals to the specifications.
receptacle with an O-ring. Replace the O-ring in the fill – Thanks to Chris Graham
receptacle before refueling if it is damaged or missing;
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Timing the High Feature V6 Engine
The following GM models offer Stage One Timing Stage Two Timing
the available high feature 3.6L V6
To set the timing on a high feature V6 The engine will need to be rotated
engine (RPO LY7, LLT), 2.8L V6 engine
engine, start with the engine in stage 115 degrees clockwise for stage two
(RPO LP1) or 3.0L V6 engine (RPO LF1,
one position with tool EN 46105-1, timing. The crankshaft marks should
LFW): 2007-2011 GMC Acadia, Buick
Camshaft Locking Tool, or EN 48383-1, align dot to dot. Tool EN 46105-2 or EN
Lacrosse, Cadillac CTS, SRX and STS;
Camshaft Retaining Tool, on the left 48383-2 should fit easily on the rear of
2007-2009 Pontiac G6 and Saturn
bank, or bank 2. The circular timing the cams on the left bank of the
AURA; 2007-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK;
marks on the camshafts should be engine.
2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent; 2008-2011
aligned as shown.
Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Malibu and
Equinox; 2008-2010 Saturn VUE; 2010- The painted link should be visible
2011 Chevrolet Camaro; and 2011 through the hole of the intermediate
Chevrolet Traverse. gear for the left secondary chain.
The high feature V6 engine family
features a camshaft drive system that
consists of a primary timing drive chain
driven by the crankshaft sprocket. The
primary timing drive chain drives two
intermediate drive shaft sprockets. Each
intermediate drive shaft sprocket drives
separate secondary timing drive chains,
which drive the respective cylinder
head's intake and exhaust camshaft
position actuators.
In stage two position, the crankshaft
The following supplemental informa- marks should align dot to dot.
tion may be helpful when timing the
high feature V6. Refer to the appropri-
ate Service Information for complete In stage one position, the circular timing EN 48383-3 should be installed on
timing procedure information. marks on the camshafts should be aligned. the right bank, or bank 1. The triangular
marks should be aligned.
Keep these items in mind before
beginning the timing procedure: Stage one primary chain alignment The painted link on the right interme-
for the crankshaft and the left interme- diate shaft should be aligned with the
• In a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it
diate gear is shown below. The interme- hole in the rear gear.
may be easier to remove the
diate gear has a triangular shaped tim-
engine before beginning. The left camshafts will be aligned as
ing mark that aligns with the painted
shown when in stage two timing posi-
• When removing the front cover, be link and the crankshaft has a dot-to-dot
tion.
sure to remove the belt tensioner alignment.
and all the bolts. Damage may
The right intermediate gear has a tri-
occur to the block if this procedure
angular mark that aligns with the paint-
is not followed.
ed link.
• When removing the front cover, do
not pry against or strike the cam
actuators. This will cause damage
to the reluctor or actuator.
• Intake cam actuators have marks
on them for the Right Bank (R) and
the Left Bank (L). They must be
positioned respectively.
• Be sure to note the orientation of
the injector wiring harness. The
harness with connector should The left camshafts will be aligned when in
stage two timing position.
come out on the front side of the
engine. If installed backwards it
will cause misfires and/or fuel
trim DTCs. The intermediate gear has a triangular If there are any concerns in identify-
shaped timing mark that aligns with the ing the correct location for the
• 4 screw Delphi and 5 screw Aisin painted link and the crankshaft has camshafts, check the number stamped
a dot-to-dot alignment.
cam actuators are interchangeable, in the rear of the camshaft — RI is right
but will require the correct shim intake, RE is right exhaust, LI is left
behind them when applicable. 4 Remove EN 46105-1 or 48383-1 from intake and LE is left exhaust.
screw Delphi actuators use a 0.043 the left bank. – Thanks to James Bloss
in. shim and the 5 screw Aisin
actuators use a 0.063 in. shim.
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The following technical tips provide repair information about specific conditions on a variety of vehicles. If you have a tough or unusual
service repair, the TSS Technical Assistance Hot Line can help. Call 1-800-825-5886, prompt #2, to speak with a technical
expert with the latest OEM information.
Power Steering Fluid 2. Ensure that the water pump are either not present or severely worn
mounting bolt holes in the front or damaged, install new inserts.
Restrictor cover are completely clean
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac and dry.
Sunfire with the 2.2L 4-cylinder engine 3. Place a new water pump gasket
A rattle or knocking noise noticed on the water pump.
when turning the steering wheel while 4. Place the water pump in position
driving slowly over rough roads may be on the front cover.
caused by hydraulic noise within the
steering rack. 5. Install the water pump bolts
finger tight.
To correct this condition, install a fluid
restrictor, part number 22592200, in the
power steering return line. Light-duty rear leaf spring tip inserts
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How to Take ACDelco Training Current Virtual Classroom Training
Go to www.acdelcotechconnect.com Course Number Course Name
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