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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 83 (BODY CONTROL MODULES)SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Entertainment System Diagnostic System Check
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Entertainment System Diagnostic System Check
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- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), located below steering column. 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 A: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT POWER UP under SYSTEM TESTS.
- Attempt to establish communication with radio. If scan tool communicates with the radio, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with the radio, go to TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE .
- Select DISPLAY DTCs function for the radio. If scan tool displays any DTCs, go to next step. If scan tool does not display any DTCs, repair entertainment system as necessary.
- If scan tool displays DTCs which begin with "U", go to TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICE . If scan tool does not display any DTCs, repair entertainment system 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:
- • 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.