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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 4.3 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - GASOLINE - 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L & 7.4LDIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P1416: AIR SYSTEM - BANK 1 (4.3L)DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2000 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 W
Diagnostic Procedures
2000 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 4.3 WSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
- Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK . After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
- Install scan tool. Start and operate engine for greater than 2 minutes. Ensure engine is operating at normal operating temperature and in "closed-loop". Using scan tool, command AIR pump on. Observe Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2. If scan tool indicates a change of 16 percent within 30 seconds, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate a change of 16 percent within 30 seconds, go to step 4.
- DTC P1416 is intermittent. If additional DTCs are set, diagnose affected DTCs. If no additional DTCs are set, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Check AIR system hoses/pipes for proper connections or heat damage. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 8. If no problems were found, go to next step.
- Disconnect hose from check valve at left exhaust manifold. Using scan tool, command AIR pump on. Observe if air flows from AIR valve. If air flows from valve, go to next step. If air does not flow from valve, go to step 7.
- Repair blockage or restrictions in AIR hose between check valve and each bank. If problem is found, go to step 8. If no problems are found, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Check for restrictions or leaks in bank 2 AIR hose between check valve and other branches. If problem is found, go to next step. If no problems were found, diagnose air injection system.
- Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Select DTC, SPECIFIC, then enter this DTC. Operate vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC. If scan tool indicates that this test ran and passed, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate that this test ran and passed, repeat step 2.
- Using scan tool, select CAPTURE INFO, REVIEW INFO. If any undiagnosed DTCs are displayed, go to applicable DTC test.
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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.