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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 18 (ENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L (G SERIES))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESDTC P0507 - IDLE SYSTEM HIGH IDLE AIR CONTROL RESPONDINGDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
Diagnostic Procedures
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK. See the F - BASIC TESTING - 7.4L article. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Install scan tool. Check if any other DTCs are set. If other DTCs are not set, go to next step. If other DTCs are set, go to that DTC test.
- Check if DTC P0507 is active this ignition cycle. If DTC P0507 is active this ignition cycle, go to step 5). If DTC P0507 is not active this ignition cycle, go to next step.
- DTC is intermittent. See DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
- Problem is engine mechanical related. Repair as necessary and go to step 7).
- Using scan tool, clear codes. Start engine. Idle at operating temperature. Select SPECIFIC DTC for DTC P0507. Operate vehicle under conditions which originally set DTC. If scan tool indicates DTC test has run and passed, go to next step. if not, go to step 2).
- Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO function. Review stored info. If other DTCs are stored, go to applicable DTC. If not, system is okay.
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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.