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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 616 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESCRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR INOPERATIVE (3.4L)
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative (3.4L)
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative (3.4L)
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Cruise Control Indicator Inoperative (3.4L)
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Cruise Control Schematics | |||
| 1 | Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control (3.4L) or Diagnostic System Check - Cruise Control (3.6L) |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 4 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
Replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 6 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |
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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.