Retrieving DTCS

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Retrieving DTCS
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Turn ignition off. Connect Tech 1 scan tool to DLC and retrieve DTCs. Repair DTCs in order they appear. See 4WAL FAULT CODES table for diagnosis. If no fault codes are present, see 4WAL SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS table.

The scan tool has 5 modes to assist in diagnosing 4WAL system. After selecting 4WAL from the select system menu, scan tool will automatically display SELECT MODE menu. From this menu, one of the 5 test modes can be selected by pressing appropriate key. The 5 test modes are:

  • MODE F0: DATA LIST This mode allows continuous monitoring of 4WAL parameters. Scan tool displays data parameters in pairs. The parameters and its values will be displayed. The scan tool can be programmed to display specific pairs of parameters by following the screen commands, allowing you to monitor specific values that are not normally displayed together.
  • MODE F1: FUNCTION TEST This mode allows actuation of 4WAL system. Scan tool sends a signal to the EBCM that causes it to cycle the system. For a short period, the EBCM will cycle the valve and activate the pump motor.
  • MODE F2: DTCS This mode allows access and clearing DTCs. The screen will display the DTC and a brief description of what it represents.
  • MODE F3: SNAPSHOT This mode helps isolate an intermittent condition. You can specify a trigger condition or manually trap the data. The scan tool captures and stores data before and after the trigger. Snapshot mode is divided into 3 phases; setup, data capture and data display.
  • MODE F4: MISC. TESTS This mode allows researching the PROM ID to see which version of software is used in the EBTCM, history data, history codes, and tire size calibration.
4WAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

DTC Description
21  Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open
22  Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Missing
23  Erratic Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
25  Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Open
26  Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Missing
27  Erratic Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
29  Simultaneous Signal Drop-out Of Front Wheel Speed Sensors
35  Open Or Grounded Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
36  Missing Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
37  Erratic Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal
38  Wheel Speed Error
41  BPMV Control Valves
42  BPMV Control Valves
43  BPMV Control Valves
44  BPMV Control Valves
45  BPMV Control Valves
46  BPMV Control Valves
47  BPMV Control Valves
48  BPMV Control Valves
49  BPMV Control Valves
50  BPMV Control Valves
51  BPMV Control Valves
52  BPMV Control Valves
53  BPMV Control Valves
54  BPMV Control Valves
65  Open Or Shorted Pump Motor Relay
66  Open Or Shorted Pump Motor Relay
67  Open Pump Motor Circuit Or Shorted EBCM Output
68  Locked Motor Or Shorted Motor Circuit
71  EBCM Memory Errors
72  EBCM Memory Errors
73  EBCM Memory Errors
74  EBCM Memory Errors
81  Brake Switch Circuit Open Or Shorted
86  Shorted ABS Indicator Light
88  Shorted Brake Warning Light
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