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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996TAHOE 2D UTILITY, 6.5 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORCONTROL UNITS
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D Utility, 6.5 S
Control Units
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D Utility, 6.5 SSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS
| Component | Component Location |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Driver Inflator Module | At top of steering column. |
| Audio Alarm Module | On convenience center. |
| Auxiliary Heater & A/C Control Switch Module (Front) | In front of overhead console. |
| Auxiliary Heater & A/C Control Switch Module (Rear) | In rear of overhead console molding, in headliner. |
| Auxiliary Heater & A/C Logic Module | In rear of overhead console molding, in headliner. |
| Cruise Control Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) | In left rear of engine compartment, on firewall. See Figure . |
| Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Module | Behind left side of dash, taped to panel wiring harness. |
| Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) | Behind left center of dash. |
| Electronic Accelerator Pedal Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) | Includes accelerator pedal. |
| Fuel Pump Balance Module | Inside left side frame rail. |
| Glow Plug Control Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) | On left rear of intake manifold. |
| Ignition Coil Driver Module (4.3L VIN W) | On right side, rear of engine. See Figure . |
| Ignition Coil Driver Module (5.0L VIN M & 5.7L VIN R) | On right side, rear of engine. See Figure . |
| Ignition Coil Driver Module (7.4L VIN J) | On right side, rear of engine. See Figure . |
| Illuminated Entry Module | Behind left center of dash. |
| Low Coolant Level Indicator Module (6.5L VIN F, P & S) | Behind center of dash. |
| Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (6.5L VIN F, P & S) | Behind right side of dash, near blower motor. See Figure . |
| Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module | Behind left center of dash. |
| Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) | Under dash, on steering column support bracket. |
| Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (4.3L VIN W) | On left side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (5.0L VIN W & 5.7L VIN R) | On left side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (7.4L VIN J) | On left side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Wiper Motor Module (Front) | On firewall, behind wiper motor. |
| Wiper Motor Module (Rear) | On lower inner center of rear window. |
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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.