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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996SUBURBAN K1500, 5.7 RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 5.7L.FUEL SYSTEMIDLE CONTROL SYSTEMIDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE
1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.7 R
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
1996 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.7 RSECTION Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
- Disconnect harness connector to motor. Check resistance across IAC coil terminals "A" to "B" and "C" to "D". See Fig 1. Resistance should be 40-80 ohms. If okay, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace IAC valve.
- Check resistance between IAC terminals "B" to "C" and "A" to "D". Resistance should be infinite. If resistance is not as specified, replace IAC valve.
NOTE:
Functional testing of Idle Air Control (IAC) valve requires a scan tester capable of cycling ECM/PCM/VCM output devices (bidirectional) or a special IAC Driver and Noid Light Set (222L or J-37027). Flow charts in TESTS W/CODES - 5.7L
article may refer to Tech 1 tester, General Motors' bidirectional tester.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.