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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 566 (STATIONARY WINDOW SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - DEFOGGERTEST DESCRIPTION
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Test Description

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 5:  The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
Diagnostic System Check - Defogger

Step Action Yes No
1 Install a scan tool.
Does the scan tool power up?		 Go to Step 2  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
2 
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the following modules:
    • Body control module (BCM)
    • Powertrain control module (PCM)
Does the scan tool communicate with these systems?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3
IMPORTANT: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.
  1. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool.
  2. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the Class 2 Power Mode on the Scan Tool. Refer to the Serial Data Power Mode table within the Body Control System Description and Operation in Body Control Systems, for a list of the power mode states that correspond to each ignition switch position.
Does the Class 2 Power Mode parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all the selected positions?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Power Mode Mismatch in Body Control System
4 Select the display DTCs function on the scan tool for the following modules:
  • Body control module (BCM)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Symptoms - Stationary Windows 
5  Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"? Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications Go to Step 6 
6 Does the scan tool display DTC B0605 or B1000? Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System Go to Step 7 
7 Does the scan tool display DTC P0562, P0563, P1637, or P1638? Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Engine Electrical Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List 
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