Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996SPORTVAN VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 51 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L)SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMRETRIEVING CODES (NON-SCAN)
1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 Y
Retrieving Codes (Non-Scan)
1996 Chevrolet Sportvan Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 YSECTION 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 control module 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 SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 7.4L
article. Insert jumper wire from terminal "B" (diagnostic test terminal) to terminal "A" (ground) of DLC (terminals No. 5 and 6 of 16-terminal connector). See Fig 1. Turn ignition on.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 BASIC TESTING - 7.4L article.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) should flash codes. Each code is flashed 3 times. If codes DO NOT flash, perform DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK in BASIC TESTING - 7.4L article. 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.