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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2111 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 2ML70 - SPECIFICATIONS)SPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION INTERNAL MODE SWITCH LOGIC
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic
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Internal Mode Switch (IMS)
| IMS Circuits/Parameter | Selector Position | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Reverse | Neutral | Drive | Manual | |
| Direction Switch Operating Conditions:Β Ignition ON, range selector in appropriate gear | |||||
| Direction IMS D1 | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | LOW | LOW |
| Direction IMS D2 | LOW | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | HIGH |
| Direction IMS R1 | HIGH | LOW | LOW | HIGH | HIGH |
| Direction IMS R2 | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | LOW |
| Direction IMS Start | LOW | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | HIGH |
| Range Switch Operating Conditions:Β Ignition ON, range selector in appropriate gear | |||||
| IMS A | LOW | LOW | HI | HI | HI |
| IMS B | HI | LOW | LOW | LOW | HI |
| IMS C | HI | HI | HI | LOW | LOW |
| IMS P | LOW | HI | LOW | HI | LOW |
| Always HIGH status: Open/short to voltage condition Always LOW status: Short to ground condition Every status HIGH for either switch indicates an open ground circuit or connector for that portion of the IMS. |
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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.