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Old March 5th, 2021, 12:27 PM
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so after installing a new throttle body(because i got a code saying it was bad).i have been intermittently getting a code 1516.i went on youtube and most videos made reference to a bad ground.does anyone have a engine wiring diagram for 2008 4.8 chevy express.apparently a silverado has a throttle control module as to where a express van doesnt so i wanna be clear on the demon im chasin...
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https://www.engine-codes.com/p1516_chevrolet.html

just follow the harness back until you find a ground point
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Usually a ground right on the front next to the radiator neck
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so heres an update.....the code is generic and doesnt pinpoint what the problem is.....turns out to be the gas pedal.the code seems to be different between vans and pickups.
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