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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 410 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESGENERATOR NOISE DIAGNOSISCIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Circuit/System Testing
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Circuit/System Testing
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- Start the engine, verify the noise can be heard. Compare the concern to a similar vehicle.
- Inspect the generator, generator mounting, wiring harness, heater hoses, A/C lines or other accessory equipment that may be misrouted or be the cause of noise being transmitted into the passenger compartment.
- Ignition OFF, remove the engine drive belt. Verify the generator, idler pulley and tensioner pulley spin freely.
- If any of the pulleys do not spin freely, replace the affected component.
- Loosen all generator mounting bolts and ensure the generator is properly aligned. Tighten mounting bolts to specification, refer to Generator Replacement (LY7 and LLT) or Generator Replacement (LH2 and AWD) or Generator Replacement (LH2) or Generator Replacement (LC3) .
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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.