EEC 86.663 OF DEC. 1986
PARA. 9.7.3.5.5
FAULT SAFETY CIRCUIT CHECK PROCEDURE
EEC-certified vehicles are equipped with a safety system which will terminate any uncontrolled
power-on condition due to a fault
in
the electronic circuit.
This fault safety circuit should be checked during scheduled periodic maintenance inspections by
authorized service personnel.
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PROCEDURE
Jack
up
the rear axle
of
the vehicle until the rear wheels spin free (see "Lift and Support Points,
11
Safety and General Information Section).
Disconnect the main traction battery cables.
The key
switch
must
be
turned
off
and battery cables disconnected. Be
sure
that
the
rear wheels are clear
of
any foreign objects.
Place a 6-gauge jumper wire between the B- terminal and M- terminal
of
the PMC controller.
Reconnect the main traction battery cables.
Turn on the key switch and place the vehicle in the forward drive position.
Depress the accelerator pedal down approximately half of the distance to the floor.
Do
not
exceed 80%
of
the
accelerator travel.
If the rear wheels turn, the PMC fault safety circuit is defective and the PMC controller
must be replaced.
If the rear wheels do not turn, then the fault safety circuit is functioning correctly.
Turn off the key switch.
Disconnect the main traction battery cables.
Remove the jumper wire between the B- and
M-
terminals.
Reconnect the main traction battery cables and lower the vehicle.