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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2159 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L - DTC P1255 TO DTC P3449)DTC P3400CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, remove the valve lifter oil manifold assembly ignition fuse from the underhood fuse block.
- Connect a DMM between the ignition circuit fuse terminal going to the valve lifter oil manifold assembly and the ECM housing.
- Ignition ON, command each Cylinder 1, 4, 6, and 7 Deactivation solenoid ON and OFF with the scan tool. Verify the resistance of each solenoid is between 11-18 Ξ© with the solenoid commanded ON.
- If greater than the specified range for all cylinder deactivation solenoids, test the ignition circuit for an open/high resistance.
- If greater than the specified range for one or more but not all cylinder deactivation solenoids, test both the control circuit and ignition circuit for an open/high resistance or an open/high resistance in the cylinder deactivation solenoid. If the circuits and solenoid test normal replace the ECM.
- If all circuits and components test normal, refer to Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Diagnosis and Testing for further mechanical diagnosis of valve lifter oil manifold assembly.
NOTE:
Probe each terminal at the underhood fuse block with a test lamp connected to ground to determine what terminal to connect the DMM. The test lamp should not illuminate on the circuit that needs to be tested.
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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.