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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987SUBURBAN R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMAIR INJECTION SYSTEM - VEHICLES OVER 8500 GVWTROUBLESHOOTINGDIAGNOSTIC CHART FOR 7.4L CARBURETED ENGINE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT "ON" AT ALL TIMES
1987 Chevrolet Suburban R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40
Diagnostic Chart For 7.4L CARBURETED Engine "Service Engine Soon" Light "On" At All Times
1987 Chevrolet Suburban R20, 7.4 N, 400/M40SECTION Diagnostic Chart For 7.4L CARBURETED Engine "Service Engine Soon" Light "On" At All Times
- Determine if power is available to air temperature switch. See Fig 1 .
- Ensure power is available to circuit by eliminating air temperature switch. Check wiring between air temperature switch and solenoids.
- Check wiring between solenoids and ground, including circuit inside control module.
- Determine if problem is short to ground in "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" light circuit or malfunction in air management system.
- Check for battery positive at "A" and ground at "B". This determines that power is available to control module.
- Determine if ground signal is sent to relay because circuit No. 919 is grounded outside module.
- Check for tachometer signal to control module.
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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.