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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 584 (DATA LINK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDTC U1000 AND U1255: NODE ALIVE MESSAGE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FROM AN UNIDENTIFIED MODULETEST DESCRIPTION
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Test Description
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 1. A DTC U1001 - U1254 Lost Communications with XXX with a history status may indicate the cause of U1000 or U1255.
- 2. The modules not communicating are the likely cause of U1000 or U1255. The modules that are available on the class 2 serial data circuit are listed in the Circuit Description.
- 6. The module which was not communicating due to a poor connection to the class 2 serial data circuit may have set DTC U1001 - U1254 Lost Communications with XXX for those modules that it was monitoring.
- 9. The modules which can communicate indicate the module which cannot communicate. You must clear the serial data communication DTCs from these modules to avoid future misdiagnosis.
- 12. If all modules are communicating, the module which set U1000 or U1255 may have done so due to some other condition.
- 14. The module which set U1000 or U1255 is the likely cause of the malfunction.
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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.