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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 80 (BODY CONTROL MODULES)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONVEHICLE INTERFACE UNITNOTES
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Vehicle Interface Unit: Notes
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Notes
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NOTE:
DO NOT exchange OnStar® Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU), or Vehicle Communication Units (VCU) from other vehicles. Transfer of OnStar® components from other vehicles should not be done. Each OnStar® component has a unique identification number. VIU has a 10-digit specific Station Identification (STID) and VCU has a 11-digit specific Electronic Serial Number (ESN). These identification numbers are used by National Cellular Telephone Network and OnStar® systems, and are stored in General Motors vehicle history files by VIN.
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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.