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Electrical Component Locator - C/k Series Pickups GMC Cab & Chassis R3500

Electrical Component Locations 11 illustrations ~150 words

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

ComponentLocation
A/C Clutch RelayOn top of plenum, behind right side of dash.
A/C-Heater Blower RelaysOn top of plenum, behind right side of dash.
Auxiliary Cooling Fan RelayOn left front inner fender panel, near firewall.
Downshift Relay (THM 400/3L80)
5.7LOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 3)
Right Side Of Firewall ViewOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 4)
Auxiliary Battery RelayOn left front inner fender panel, above wheelwell.
Cold Advance Control Relay (6.2L)On right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 4)
Foglight RelayBehind dash, above convenience center, next to hazard flasher. (Scheme 5)
Fuel Pump Relay
4.3L EngineOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 3)
Right Side Of Firewall ViewOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 4)
Glow Plug Controller RelayOn top of engine, above right valve cover.
Hazard Flasher RelayUnder left side of dash, near convenience center.
Headlight RelayBehind left side of dash, above convenience center. (Scheme 5)
Horn RelayOn convenience center, below left side of dash. (Scheme 5)
Transfer Case RelayOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 4)
Turn Signal Flasher RelayOn convenience center.

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

ComponentLocation
Circuit Breakers
Accessory/BatteryOn fuse block.
Accessory/IgnitionOn fuse block.
Fuel Pump In-Line FuseOn right side of firewall, behind battery junction block cover. (Scheme 4)
Fuse Block
4.3LUnder left side of dash, near kick panel. (Scheme 6)
5.7LUnder left side of dash, near kick panel. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989Under left side of dash, near kick panel. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990Under left side of dash, near kick panel. (Scheme 3)
Fusible Links
Air Conditioning (Rust)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
A/T Kickdown Sol. (Red)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Aux. Battery Relay (Rust)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Aux. Cooling Fan Relay (Gray)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Charging System (Blue)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Diesel ECM (Gray)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
ECM (Gray)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Fuse Block (Black)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Glow Plug Controller (Blue)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Instrument Panel (Black)On right side of firewall, at battery junction block. (Scheme 4)
Junction Block (Diesel) (Blue)On positive battery cable, below battery.
Junction Block (Gas) (Red)On positive battery cable, below battery.

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION

CONTROL UNITS

ComponentLocation
Check Engine Light Driver Module (Diesel Only)Under right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 7)
Cruise Control ModuleOn left side of firewall, near brake booster. (Scheme 8)
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
4.3LBehind right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 6)
5.7LBehind right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989Behind right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990Behind right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 3)
Right Side Of DashBehind right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 7)
Electronic Spark Control (ESC)
4.3LOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 1)
4.3L Component ViewOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 9)
5.0L & 5.7L Component ViewOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 10)
Diesel Electronic Control Module (DECM)Behind right side of dash, above blower motor. (Scheme 7)
Hot Fuel Handling Module (5.7L H/D)Behind right side of Instrument Panel above Blower Motor. (Scheme 1)
Glow Plug Controller (6.2L)On left rear of intake manifold.
Low Coolant Module (6.2L)On center of firewall.
Rear Anti-Lock Brake ModuleOn bracket, left of master cylinder. (Scheme 8)

CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

ComponentLocation
Cold Advance Control (CAC) & Fast Idle Solenoid Temp. Sensor (6.2L)On rear of right cylinder head.
Coolant Temperature Sensor
4.3LIn front of intake manifold, at thermostat housing. (Scheme 6)
5.0L & 5.7LOn right front of engine, in front of valve cover. (Scheme 1)
6.2LOn right front of intake manifold.
7.4L - 1989On right front of intake manifold, near thermostat housing. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right front of intake manifold, near thermostat housing. (Scheme 3)
Coolant Temp. Sending Unit/SwitchIn left cylinder head.
Engine Speed Sensor (6.2L)On rear of intake manifold.
Knock Sensor
4.3LOn lower left side of engine, under exhaust manifold.
4.3LOn lower right side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn lower right side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 1)
5.0L & 5.7L Component ViewOn lower right side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 10)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
DieselOn left side of firewall, near wiper motor.
Gas
4.3LOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 3)
4.3L Component ViewOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 9)
5.0 & 5.7L Component ViewOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 10)
7.4L Component ViewOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 11)
Oil Pressure Sending Unit/Switch
DieselOn left rear of engine.
Gas
4.3LOn left side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn left side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On left side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On left side of engine, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 3)
Oxygen (O2) Sensor
4.3LIn exhaust manifold or header pipe. (Scheme 6)
5.7LIn exhaust manifold or header pipe. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989In exhaust manifold or header pipe. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990In exhaust manifold or header pipe. (Scheme 3)
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
DieselOn injection pump throttle valve.
Gasoline
4.3LOn throttle body. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn throttle body. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On throttle body. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On throttle body. (Scheme 3)
4.3L Component ViewOn throttle body. (Scheme 9)
5.0L & 5.7L Component ViewOn throttle body. (Scheme 10)
7.4L Component ViewOn throttle body. (Scheme 11)
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
4.3L (2WD)On right side of extension housing. (Scheme 6)
4.3L (4WD)On right side of transfer case. (Scheme 6)
5.7L (2WD)On right side of extension housing. (Scheme 1)
5.7L (4WD)On right side of transfer case. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989 (2WD)On right side of extension housing. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1989 (4WD)On right side of transfer case. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990 (2WD)On right side of extension housing. (Scheme 3)
7.4L - 1990 (4WD)On right side of transfer case. (Scheme 3)

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

MOTORS

ComponentLocation
A/C-Heater Blower MotorBehind right side of dash. (Scheme 7)
A/C-Heater Door MotorOn plenum, behind right side of dash.
Windshield Wiper MotorIn plenum, on left center of firewall.

MOTORS LOCATION

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

ComponentLocation
A/T Downshift SolenoidOn left side of transmission, in front of vehicle speed sensor.
Cold Advance Solenoid (6.2L)On injection pump, on left front of engine.
EGR Pulse Solenoid Valve (6.2L)On top of engine, near left valve cover.
EGR Vacuum Solenoid
4.3LOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 1)
5.0 & 5.7L Component ViewOn right side of engine, above valve cover. (Scheme 10)
6.2LOn top left of engine, near left valve cover.
7.4L - 1989On top of engine, on left valve cover. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On top of engine, on left valve cover. (Scheme 3)
Elec. Air Control (EAC) Solenoid
4.3LOn right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 3)
4.3L Component ViewOn right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 9)
5.0 & 5.7L Component ViewOn right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 10)
7.4L Component ViewOn right front of engine, near air pump. (Scheme 11)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator (EPR) Solenoid Valve (6.2L)On top left rear of engine.
Fast Idle Solenoid (6.2L)On injection pump, on left front of engine.
Front Axle SolenoidOn right side of differential case.
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid (6.2L)On injection pump, on left front of engine.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
4.3LOn right side of throttle body. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right side of throttle body. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On right side of throttle body. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right side of throttle body. (Scheme 3)
4.3L Component ViewOn right side of throttle body. (Scheme 9)
5.0L & 5.7L Component ViewOn right side of throttle body. (Scheme 10)
7.4L Component ViewOn right side of throttle body. (Scheme 11)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake ValveBelow master cylinder. (Scheme 8)
Torque Conv. Clutch (TCC) Solenoid
4.3LIn automatic transmission. (Scheme 6)
5.7LIn automatic transmission. (Scheme 1)

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION

SWITCHES

ComponentLocation
A/C Air Inlet Press. Switch
5.0L & 5.7L Component ViewOn rear of A/C compressor. (Scheme 10)
7.4L Component ViewOn rear of A/C compressor. (Scheme 11)
A/C Pressure Cycling Switch
4.3L Component ViewOn accumulator. (Scheme 9)
5.0 & 5.7L Component ViewOn accumulator. (Scheme 10)
7.4L Component ViewOn accumulator. (Scheme 11)
Back-Up Light Switch (M/T)On left side of transmission.
Brake Pressure (Warning) SwitchIn hydraulic brake combination valve.
Brake/Stoplight SwitchOn brake pedal bracket.
Clutch/Neutral Safety SwitchOn clutch pedal bracket.
Cooling Fan Temp. Switch (7.4L)In right cylinder head, above exhaust manifold. (Scheme 11)
Cruise Control Release SwitchOn brake pedal bracket.
Front Axle SwitchNear differential case, at front of engine.
Fuel Pump/Oil Pressure Switch
4.3LOn left rear of engine, near distributor. (Scheme 6)
5.0L & 5.7LOn left rear of engine block. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On left side of engine block, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On left side of engine block, under exhaust manifold. (Scheme 3)
Headlight Dimmer SwitchOn left side of steering column, behind dash.
Inhibit SwitchOn right side of firewall, near accumulator.
Low Coolant SwitchIn top of radiator.
Parking Brake SwitchOn parking brake pedal bracket.
Park/Neutral SwitchOn steering column, under dash
TCC Brake SwitchOn brake pedal bracket.
TCC Governor Pressure SwitchIn automatic transmission.
Transfer Case SwitchOn left front of transfer case.

SWITCHES LOCATION

MISCELLANEOUS

ComponentLocation
A/C Compressor Clutch DiodeIn A/C compressor clutch connector.
A/C-Heater Blower ResistorOn evaporator case, in engine compartment.
ALDL Diagnostic Connector
4.3LUnder left side of dash, to left of column. (Scheme 6)
5.7LUnder left side of dash, to left of column. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989Under left side of dash, to left of column. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990Under left side of dash, to left of column. (Scheme 3)
Battery Junction BlockOn right side of firewall, behind cover. (Scheme 4)
Convenience CenterUnder left side of dash, left of steering column. (Scheme 5)
Front Axle ActuatorBelow front of right exhaust manifold.
Fuel Heater/Water Detector (6.2L)On top right side of engine.
Fuel Pump (Gas)In fuel tank.
Fuel Pump (Diesel)On left frame rail.
Fuel Pump Prime/Test Connector
4.3LOn right side of firewall, near battery junction block. (Scheme 6)
5.7LOn right side of firewall, near battery junction block. (Scheme 1)
7.4L - 1989On right side of firewall, near battery junction block. (Scheme 2)
7.4L - 1990On right side of firewall, near battery junction block. (Scheme 3)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake In-Line DiodeUnder left side of dash, near convenience center.
TCC In-Line ResistorUnder right side of dash, under blower motor. (Scheme 7)

MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION

COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS

Note. Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for proper figure references.

Component Locations (1 Of 11). Scheme 1

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Component Locations (2 Of 11). Scheme 2

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Component Locations (3 Of 11). Scheme 3

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Component Locations (4 Of 11). Scheme 4

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Component Locations (5 Of 11). Scheme 5

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Component Locations (6 Of 11). Scheme 6

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Component Locations (7 Of 11). Scheme 7

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Component Locations (8 Of 11). Scheme 8

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Component Locations (9 Of 11). Scheme 9

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Component Locations (10 Of 11). Scheme 10

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Component Locations (11 Of 11). Scheme 11

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