crank sensor is reading 2-3 VAC on the 200 VAC setting.

according to shop manuals, the sensor is within spec at 794 ohms cold.

tried fooling with all the wiring around ICM, im not able to get it to pop off at all now. not really sure why it did to begin with.

Im about ready to throw in the hat, Ive been under this hood for 3 days.
I just dont understand what is going on. Evidently, there is no way to tect the ICM, other than replacing it. those suckers are $1000 at the dealer.