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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996CHEVY VAN G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - G SERIES (6.5L DIESEL)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESDTC P0275 - CYLINDER 5 BALANCE SYSTEMDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1996 Chevrolet Chevy Van G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
Diagnostic Procedures
1996 Chevrolet Chevy Van G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
- Perform Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Install scan tool. Start and idle engine. Operate engine at normal operating temperature. Ensure all DTCs are cleared. Using scan tool, cut out (injector balance) suspected cylinder. If RPM drops in suspected cylinder, go to next step. If RPM does not drop in suspected cylinder, go to step 4).
- DTC is intermittent. If no additional DTCs are set, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS. If any additional DTCs are set, go to applicable DTC test.
- Check for basic engine mechanical or fuel delivery problem in suspected cylinder. Repair as necessary. Go to next step.
- Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Select DTC, SPECIFIC, then enter DTC P0275. Operate vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC. If scan tool indicates that this test ran and passed, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate that this test ran and passed, repeat step 2).
- Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO, REVIEW INFO. If any undiagnosed DTC(s) are displayed, go to applicable DTC test.
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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.