Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1735 (ENGINE CONTROLS AND FUEL - 2.4L - DTC P0010 TO DTC P0315)DTC P0128CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Circuit/System Verification
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Verification
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- Ignition OFF, inspect the cooling system surge tank for the proper coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) .
- Ignition OFF for 8 hours or greater.
- Ignition ON, observe the scan tool ECT Sensor and IAT Sensor parameters. The ECT, IAT and ambient temperatures should be within 15°C (27°F) of each other.
- Use the scan tool to verify the proper operation of the engine cooling system fans.
- Verify the proper heat range, and the operation of the thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis .
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
IMPORTANT:
A critical analysis of the operation of the thermostat is necessary to properly diagnose this DTC.
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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.