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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 80 (BODY CONTROL MODULES)SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Cruise Control System Diagnostic System Check
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Cruise Control System Diagnostic System Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and 2001 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use this check as starting point for any cruise control system complaint.
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition switch to RUN position. If scan tool powers up, go to next step. If scan tool does not power up, go to TEST D: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UPΒ under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, attempt to establish communications with Powertrain Control Module (PCM). If communication is established, go to next step. If communication cannot be established, go to TEST C: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICEΒ under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Select PCM DTCS function on scan tool. If scan tool displays any cruise control DTCs, go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONSΒ . Repair as necessary. If scan tool does not display any cruise control DTCs, repair as necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.