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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987STEP VAN P20, 7.4 W, AUTOMATIC, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 6.5L DIESEL)MISCELLANEOUS ECM CONTROLSTRANSMISSION (C-8)SHIFT LIGHT (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
1987 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 7.4 W, Automatic, 400/M40
Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
1987 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 7.4 W, Automatic, 400/M40SECTION Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
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NOTE:
These tests assume a shift light problem exists. Use this procedure only if the light will not illuminate, or illuminates all the time.
- Turn ignition on, with engine off. Note shift light. Shift light should not be on. If light is on, check for a short to ground between bulb and ECM or for bad ECM.
- With ignition on and engine off, ground test terminal "B" of Data Link Connector (DLC). Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) should start to flash and shift light should come on. If MIL comes on, go to next step. If MIL does not flash, perform DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK as described in BASIC TESTING - 6.5L DIESEL article in this section.
- If shift light does not come on, ground Tan/Black light driver wire at ECM terminal using a jumper wire. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If light still does not come on, check for blown GAGES fuse, blown bulb or open circuit between fuse and ECM. If light comes on when grounding ECM terminal with a jumper wire, problem is a bad ECM connection or bad ECM.
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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.