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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 46 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTS - 4.3L)IDLE CONTROL SYSTEMIDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSTIC AIDS
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Diagnostic Aids
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Savana and 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inspect for the following conditions:
- High resistance in an IAC valve control circuit.
- The correct PCV valve, properly installed and proper operation of the PCV valve.
- Proper operation and installation of all air intake components.
- Proper installation and operation of MAF sensor, if equipped.
- A tampered with or damaged throttle stop screw.
- A tampered with or damaged throttle plate, throttle shaft, throttle linkage, or cruise control linkage, if equipped.
- A skewed high TP sensor.
- Excessive deposits in the IAC passage or on IAC pintle.
- Excessive deposits in the throttle bore or on the throttle plate.
- Vacuum leaks.
- A high or unstable idle condition could be caused by a non-IAC system problem that cannot be overcome by the IAC valve.
- For intermittent conditions, see INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 4.3L CHEVY EXPRESS & SAVANA article.
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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.