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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1870 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 4.3L - DTC P0016 TO P0336)DTC P0101 OR P1101CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Inspect for the following conditions:
- A dirty or deteriorating air filter element
- A leaking, loose, or cracked PCV pipe or seal
- A loose or disconnected charge air cooler hose or pipe
- A restricted or collapsed air intake duct
- A misaligned or damaged air intake duct
- Any objects blocking the air inlet probe of the MAF/IAT sensor
- Any contamination or debris on the sensing elements in the probe of the MAF/IAT sensor
- A cracked or damaged MAF sensor housing
- Any water intrusion in the induction system
- Any snow or ice build-up at the air cleaner, MAF or MAP sensors in cold climates
- An intake manifold leak
- A MAP sensor seal that is leaking, missing, or damaged
- An Intake Manifold Resonator with a leaking seal, or a cracked or broken housing
- If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the MAF/IAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF, all vehicle systems OFF, this may take up to 2 min, test for less than 5 Ξ© between the ground circuit terminal E and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 5 Ξ© between the IAT sensor low reference circuit terminal A and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the IAT sensor low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal D and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the MAF signal circuit terminal C and ground.
- If less than the specified range, test the MAF signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- If greater than the specified range, test the MAF signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
- Ignition OFF, connect the red lead of the J 38522Β to the MAF signal circuit terminal C at the MAF/IAT sensor harness connector. Connect the battery voltage supply to B+, and the black lead to ground.
- Set the J 38522Β Signal switch to 5 V, the Frequency switch to 5K, and the Duty Cycle switch to Normal.
- Engine idling, observe the scan tool MAF Sensor parameter. The scan tool MAF Sensor parameter should be between 4,950-5,050 Hz.
- If not within the specified range, replace the ECM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the MAF/IAT sensor.
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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.