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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING 7.4LFUEL SYSTEMIDLE CONTROL SYSTEMIDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS)
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Idle Air Control (IAC) System Diagnosis)
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Idle Air Control (IAC) System Diagnosis)
- If powertrain OBD system check has been performed, go to next step. If powertrain OBD system check has not been performed, perform powertrain OBD system check. See POWERTRAIN OBD SYSTEM CHECK in TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L article.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Connect IAC Driver (J-37027-A) to IAC valve. Set parking brake and block wheels. Turn A/C off. Start engine and let idle. Using scan tool, display RPM. Extend and retract IAC valve using IAC driver. If engine RPM changes, go to next step. If engine RPM does not change, go to step 7).
- If RPM changes smoothly with each flash of IAC driver between 700 and 1500 RPM, go to next step. If RPM does not change smoothly with each flash of IAC driver between 700 and 1500 RPM, go to step 7).
- Disconnect IAC driver. Check resistance between appropriate IAC valve terminals. See IAC VALVE RESISTANCE table. See Fig 1. If resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace IAC valve and go to step 10).IAC VALVE RESISTANCE
Terminals No. Ohms 1 & 2 40-80 1 & 4 Infinity 2 & 3 Infinity 3 & 4 40-80 - Check harness between PCM and IAC valve harness connector for opens and shorts. If open or shorts do not exist, go to next step. If open or shorts exist, repair as necessary and go to step 10).
- Check the following: mechanical malfunction, vacuum leaks, lean or rich mixture, poor connection at PCM, defective PCV valve, A/C compressor circuit for short to ground, poor connection at IAC valve or IAC valve passages for blockage or restrictions. If problem does not exist, go to step 9). If problem exists, repair as necessary and go to step 10).
- Check IAC passages for blockage or restrictions. If blockage or restrictions do not exist, go to next step. If blockage or restrictions exist, repair as necessary and go to step 10).
- Replace IAC valve and go to step 14).
- Replace PCM and go to next step.
- Connect IAC Driver (J-37027-A) to IAC valve. Start engine. Using IAC driver, extend and retract IAC valve. If RPM does not change as expected, go to step 3). If RPM changes as expected, system is okay at this time.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.