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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985CHEVY VAN G20, 6.2 C, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 5.0L)SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMRETRIEVING CODES (NON-SCAN)
1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 6.2 C, Standard
Retrieving Codes (Non-Scan)
1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 6.2 C, StandardSECTION Retrieving Codes (Non-Scan)
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NOTE:
The Assembly Line Data Link (ALDL) connector may also be referred to as the Data Link Connector (DLC) in flow charts. This is the same connector.
- Turn ignition on with engine off. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) should glow. Locate Data Link Connector (DLC), attached to ECM wiring harness. Most DLCs are located under dash on driver's side of vehicle. For exact location of DLC, see appropriate COMPONENT LOCATIONS illustration in appropriate I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in this section. See below. Turn ignition on. Insert jumper wire from terminal "B" (diagnostic test terminal) to terminal "A" (ground) of DLC. See Fig 1
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- I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINE (for "C" & "K" Series)
- I - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - GASOLINE (For "G" & "P" Series)NOTE: Inserting jumper wire into test and ground terminals of DLC with engine running will cause fuel-injected vehicles to enter field service mode and codes will not flash. See FIELD SERVICE MODE in appropriate BASIC TESTING article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
- F - BASIC TESTING - GASOLINE (for "C" & "K" Series)
- F - BASIC TESTING - GASOLINE (For "G" & "P" Series)
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) should flash codes. Each code is flashed 3 times. If codes DO NOT flash, perform DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK in appropriate BASIC TESTING article in this section above. To exit diagnostic mode, turn ignition off and remove jumper wire from DLC.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.