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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1984PICKUP K2500, 6.2 C, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMDIESEL CEC TESTINGBASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1984 GMC Pickup K2500, 6.2 C, Standard
Basic Diagnostic Procedure
1984 GMC Pickup K2500, 6.2 C, StandardSECTION Basic Diagnostic Procedure
Diagnosis of the DEC system should be performed in the following order:
- Make sure that all engine systems related to the DEC system are operating properly. Do not proceed with testing unless all other problems have been repaired.
- Proceed to the DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK FLOW CHART in the DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK test. Follow all instructions given in that chart.
- If no trouble was indicated, proceed to DIESEL DIAGNOSTIC CHECK - TESTER CHECK chart.
- After any repairs are made, perform the DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK test and follow the DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK FLOW CHART again.
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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.