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2009 GMC Acadia 3.6L Eng VIN D SLT

Print Date: 4/20/2019
DTC P0201-P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273,
P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, Or P216D

Diagnostic Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0201
Injector 1 Control Circuit
DTC P0202
Injector 2 Control Circuit
DTC P0203
Injector 3 Control Circuit
DTC P0204
Injector 4 Control Circuit
DTC P0205
Injector 5 Control Circuit
DTC P0206
Injector 6 Control Circuit
DTC P0261
Injector 1 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0262
Injector 1 Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0264
Injector 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0265
Injector 2 Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0267
Injector 3 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0268
Injector 3 Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0270
Injector 4 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0271
Injector 4 Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0273
Injector 5 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0274
Injector 5 Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P0276
Injector 6 Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0277
Injector 6 Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P2146
Injector Positive Voltage Control Circuit Group 1
DTC P2149
Injector Positive Voltage Control Circuit Group 2

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DTC P2152
Injector Positive Voltage Control Circuit Group 3
DTC P2155
Injector Positive Voltage Control Circuit Group 4
DTC P216A
Injector Positive Voltage Control Circuit Group 5
DTC P216D
Injector Positive Voltage Control Circuit Group 6

Diagnostic Fault Information

Short to Open/High Short to Signal

Circuit
Ground Resistance Voltage Performance

Fuel Injector 1 High Voltage

P2146 P0201 P2146 -
Control

Fuel Injector 1 Low Voltage

P0261 P0201 P0262 -
Control

Fuel Injector 2 High Voltage

P2149, P216A P0202 P2149, P216A -
Control

Fuel Injector 2 Low Voltage

P0264 P0202 P0265 -
Control

Fuel Injector 3 High Voltage

P2152, P216D P0203 P2152, P216D -
Control

Fuel Injector 3 Low Voltage

P0267 P0203 P0268 -
Control

Fuel Injector 4 High Voltage

P2155 P0204 P2155 -
Control

Fuel Injector 4 Low Voltage

P0270 P0204 P0271 -
Control

Fuel Injector 5 High Voltage

P2149, P216A P0205 P2149, P216A -
Control

Fuel Injector 5 Low Voltage

P0273 P0205 P0274 -
Control

Fuel Injector 6 High Voltage

P2152, P216D P0206 P2152, P216D -
Control

Fuel Injector 6 Low Voltage

P0276 P0206 P0277 -
Control

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) supplies voltage to each fuel injector on the injector high voltage
control circuits. The ECM energizes each fuel injector by enabling the high voltage control circuit of the
fuel injector. The ECM monitors the status of the injector high voltage control circuits and the fuel injector
low control circuits. When a fuel injector circuit condition is detected by the ECM, the affected fuel
injector(s) is disabled.

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Conditions For Running The DTC

The engine speed is greater than 80 RPM.

The ignition voltage is between 8-18 volts.
The injector has been commanded ON and OFF at least once.
The DTCs run continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions For Setting The DTC

P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, Or P0206

The ECM detects the injector high voltage control circuit or the injector low voltage control circuit is open
for greater than 4 seconds or for a cumulative of 30 seconds.

P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270, P0273, Or P0276

The ECM detects the injector low voltage control circuit is shorted to ground for greater than 4 seconds
or for a cumulative of 30 seconds.

P0262, P0265, P0268, P0271, P0274, Or P0277

The ECM detects the injector low voltage control circuit is shorted to voltage for greater than 4 seconds
or for a cumulative of 30 seconds.

P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, Or P216D

The ECM detects the injector high voltage control circuit is shorted to ground or shorted to a voltage for
greater than 4 seconds or for a cumulative of 30 seconds.

Action Taken When The DTC Sets

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268,
P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and P216D are
Type B DTCs.

Conditions For Clearing The DTC

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268,
P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and P216D are
Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

The high voltage control circuits of injectors 2 and 5, and injectors 3 and 6, are paired together with a
dual high side driver in the controller. A short to ground, or a short to voltage, on one of the paired
circuits will set a DTC for the companion injector. The ECM will also disable the high side driver for the
affected injectors.
The high voltage circuits of injectors 1 and 4 are not paired together in the controller.
Performing the fuel injector coil test may help isolate an intermittent condition. Refer to Fuel Injector
Solenoid Coil Test (w/LLT) .
If the condition is intermittent, move the related harnesses and connectors, with the engine operating,
while monitoring the scan tool Fuel Injector Circuit Test Status parameters. A Fuel Injector Circuit Test
Status parameter will change from OK or Not Run to Fault if there is a condition with the circuit or a
connection.

Reference Information

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Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Fuel System Description
Electrical Information Reference

Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Observe the scan tool Misfire Current Counter parameters. The Misfire Current Counters should not
increment.

2. Engine operating, observe the appropriate scan tool Fuel Injector Circuit Test Status parameters.
Verify the Fuel Injector Circuit Test Status parameters display OK or Not Run.

3. Engine operating, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204,
P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276,
P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, or P216D should not set.

4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You
may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure
Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition ON, clear the scan tool DTC information.

2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the appropriate multi-way harness connector X116 or X117, at the rear of
the intake manifold.

3. Connect a test lamp between ground and the high voltage control circuit terminal of the appropriate
injector listed below.

NOTE: Testing for steps 3 through 5 is performed on the

ECM side of the multi-way harness connector.

1. Fuel Injector 1 terminal 8 X117

2. Fuel Injector 2 terminal 2 X116
3. Fuel Injector 3 terminal 9 X117
4. Fuel Injector 4 terminal 4 X116
5. Fuel Injector 5 terminal 10 X117
6. Fuel Injector 6 terminal 6 X116

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4. Crank or start the engine while observing the test lamp. The test lamp should flash several times and
then stop when the DTC sets.

1. If the test lamp is always ON, test the circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal,
replace the ECM.

NOTE: Four of the injector high voltage control circuits

are paired in the controller with a dual driver, refer to
Diagnostic Aids.

2. If the test lamp is always OFF, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. Clear the DTC information with a scan tool, then cycle the ignition OFF.

6. Connect a test lamp between B+ and the low voltage control circuit terminal of the appropriate
injector listed below.
1. Fuel Injector 1 terminal 2 X117
2. Fuel Injector 2 terminal 1 X116
3. Fuel Injector 3 terminal 3 X117
4. Fuel Injector 4 terminal 3 X116
5. Fuel Injector 5 terminal 4 X117
6. Fuel Injector 6 terminal 5 X116

7. Ignition ON, the test lamp should not illuminate.

1. If the test lamp is ON, test the low control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests
normal, replace the ECM.

8. Connect a test lamp between ground and the low voltage control circuit terminal of the appropriate
injector listed below.
1. Fuel Injector 1 terminal 2 X117
2. Fuel Injector 2 terminal 1 X116
3. Fuel Injector 3 terminal 3 X117
4. Fuel Injector 4 terminal 3 X116
5. Fuel Injector 5 terminal 4 X117
6. Fuel Injector 6 terminal 5 X116

9. Ignition ON, the test lamp should not illuminate.

1. If the test lamp is ON, test the low control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests
normal, replace the ECM.

10. Clear the DTC information with a scan tool, then cycle the ignition OFF.

11. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the high voltage control circuit terminal and the low
voltage control circuit terminal of the appropriate injector listed below.
1. Fuel Injector 1 terminal 8 and terminal 2 X117
2. Fuel Injector 2 terminal 2 and terminal 1 X116
3. Fuel Injector 3 terminal 9 and terminal 3 X117
4. Fuel Injector 4 terminal 4 and terminal 3 X116
5. Fuel Injector 5 terminal 10 and terminal 4 X117

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6. Fuel Injector 6 terminal 6 and terminal 5 X116

12. Crank or start the engine while observing the test lamp. The test lamp should flash several times and
then stop when the DTC sets.

1. If the test lamp does not flash, test the low control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the
circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

13. Ignition OFF, measure the resistance between the appropriate high voltage control circuit and
ground. The DMM should display OL Ω.

NOTE: Testing for the following steps is performed on the

fuel injector side of the multi-way harness connector. It may
be necessary to remove the intake manifold to isolate the
condition.

1. If less than the specified range, test the high voltage control and the low voltage control circuit,
for a short to ground. If the circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate fuel
injector(s).

14. Test for 1.5-2.5 Ω between the appropriate high voltage control and low voltage control circuit.

1. If less than the specified range, test for a short between the high voltage and low voltage
control circuit. If the circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate fuel
injector(s).

2. If greater than the specified range, test the high voltage and low voltage control circuit, for an
open/high resistance. If the circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate
fuel injector(s).

Component Testing

1. Remove the intake manifold and disconnect the appropriate fuel injector.

2. Test for 1.5 Ω plus/minus 0.15 Ω at 20°C (68°F) between the high voltage control circuit terminal 2
and the low voltage control circuit terminal 1 at the fuel injector.

1. If not within the specified range, replace the fuel injector.

3. Measure the resistance between each terminal at the fuel injector and the fuel injector housing/case.
The DMM should display OL Ω.

1. If less than the specified value, replace the fuel injector.

Repair Procedures

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Fuel Injector Replacement (LLT)

Control Module References for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming

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