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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 355 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING)IDLE CONTROL SYSTEMSIDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSTIC AIDS
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Diagnostic Aids
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Diagnostic Aids
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Inspect for the following conditions:
- High resistance in an IAC valve control circuit.
- Proper operation and installation of all air intake components.
- Correct Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, properly installed and proper operation of PCV valve (if equipped).
- Proper installation and operation of the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, if equipped
- Tampered with or damaged throttle stop screw.
- Tampered with or damaged throttle plate, throttle shaft, throttle linkage, or cruise control linkage (if equipped).
- A skewed high Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
- Excessive deposits in IAC passage or on IAC pintle.
- Excessive deposits in throttle bore or on throttle plate.
- Vacuum leaks
- A high or unstable idle condition could be caused by a non-IAC system problem that cannot be overcome by the IAC valve. Refer to SYMPTOMS under TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article.
- If the problem is determined to be intermittent, see INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 4.6L DEVILLE & SEVILLE article.
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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.