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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 257 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.2L)DRIVE CYCLESINSPECTION/MAINTENANCE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR/OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S/O2S) SYSTEM SET PROCEDUREDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Diagnostic Procedures
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
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- Did you perform the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System Check? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CHECK .
- Ensure vehicle is within the Conditions for Running. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING . Turn off all accessories (e.g., A/C, blower fan, etc.). Start and operate engine at idle. In order for this test to run, the vehicle must operate in the following conditions: Accelerate vehicle to 45-55 MPH (72-89 km/h) and operate vehicle within the specified speed for 6 minutes or until the I/M System Status updates to YES. With a scan tool, review the I/M System Status display. Did the HO2S/O2S System Status update to YES? If yes, go to step 5. If no, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, observe DTC Information. If scan tool indicates any failed DTCs, diagnose affected DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If scan tool does not indicate any failed DTCs, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, observe the NOT RAN SINCE CODE CLEARED display. Determine which of the DTCs required for a YES status has not run. Operate vehicle within Conditions For Running DTC. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING . Monitor status of DTCs that are necessary to complete the test in the NOT RAN SINCE CODE CLEARED display of scan tool. Repeat this procedure until scan tool indicates the diagnostic test has run. Repeat this step for any additional required DTCs that have not run. Using scan tool, observe I/M System Status display. Did the HO2S/O2S System Status update to YES? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Using scan tool, observe the emission related DTC portion of the I/M System Status display. Does the scan tool indicate any Emission Related DTCs set? If yes, diagnose affected DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
WARNING:
Road test vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. DO NOT attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control and could result in serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
NOTE:
Refer to INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE COMPLETE SYSTEM SET PROCEDURE to determine which DTCs are required to run in order to complete this test.
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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.