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DTC 34, Injection Timing Stepper (Its) Motor Circuit Fault: Notes
1995 GMC Suburban K2500, 7.4 NSECTION Notes
PCM controls injection timing with injection timing stepper motor. To increase injection timing PCM extends stepper motor. To retard timing PCM retracts stepper motor. DTC 34 will set when:
- Engine operating at steady RPM.
- A 5 degree difference exists between measured and desired injection timing for 20.8 seconds.NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.
- This step determines if DTC 34 is result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.
- This step checks for an open or short in ITS coil 1 low circuit and ITS coil 1 high circuit.
- This step checks for an open or short in ITS coil 2 low circuit and ITS coil 2 high circuit.
- The importance of this step is that PCM is sending a varying voltage between 1-12 volts indicating PCM is okay and that problem is with injection timing stepper motor. A steady voltage present on any circuit indicates a problem with PCM or a circuit is shorted to voltage.
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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.