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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 546 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM & FUEL SYSTEM - 4.3L - TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSIS)POWERTRAIN RELAY DIAGNOSISCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Circuit/System Verification
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Savana and 2009 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the powertrain relay ON and OFF, with a scan tool, while observing the following powertrain relay coil control circuit status parameters.
- Powertrain relay coil control Ckt. Short Gnd Test Status
- Powertrain relay coil control Ckt. Open Test Status
- Powertrain relay coil control Ckt. Short Volts Test Status
Each parameter should toggle between OK and Not Run or Not Run and OK
- Ignition ON, engine OFF, with a test lamp, probe both test points of all the fuses that are powered by the powertrain relay. The test lamp should illuminate ON for at least one test point of each fuse.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
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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.