Engine Cooling System Diagnostic Check

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Engine Cooling System Diagnostic Check
  1. 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 UPΒ  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  2. Using scan tool, attempt to communicate with Powertrain Control Module (PCM). If scan tool communicates with PCM, go to next step. If scan tool does not communicate with specified modules, go to TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICEΒ  under SYSTEM TESTS.
  3. Select DISPLAY DTCs function on scan tool for PCM. If scan tool displays any DTCs go to next step. If scan tool does not display any DTCs, repair cooling system by symptom.
  4. If scan tool displays DTCs which begin with "U", go to TEST B: SCAN TOOL DOES NOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLASS 2 DEVICEΒ  under SYSTEM TESTS. If other DTCs are displayed, perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONSΒ  .
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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.
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