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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 42 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 5.0L)TROUBLE CODE CHARTSCODE 36, IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR FAULT - A/TNOTES
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F

Code 36, Idle Speed Actuator Fault - A/T: Notes

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Notes
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Control module grounds solenoid circuit when coolant temperature is within range to enable solenoid, allowing vacuum to retract solenoid actuator. This lowers idle speed to controlled IAC idle specification.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
  1. Checks if vacuum source is present.
  2. Checks to see if actuator is commanded on.
  3. Checks for power, ground and proper connections at actuator solenoid.
  4. Checks for open ground circuit.
  5. Checks for open driver circuit or faulty control module.
RENDER: 1.0x

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