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| 2002 GMC SONOMA PART TIME 4X4 NO REVERSE | 6/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: TRANSMISSION 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC. 170,000 MILES JUST GOT IT SO I DON'T KNOW MUCH BACKGROUND EXCEPT WAS ...
A: Sounds like the reaction shell (sun shell) is stripped. It is an easy fixfor any tranny tech. It ...
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| dome light and dash indicator all 4 doors open | 3/1/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: 2001 Chevy Malibu v6 3100 engine Why does dash indicator show all four doors open and dome light ...
A: I would suspect possibaly the BCM (Body Control Module). BEFORE you replace this expensive part, I ...
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| Rear Climate Control | 2/26/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: 2003 Yukon: the rear heating unit is only blowing cold air. Could this be caused by low coolant ...
A: I would more likeley suspect the Mode door for the rear HVAC system. If you could take it to a shop, ...
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| A/C problems | 2/8/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I recently bought a 2001 GMC Z71. Air conditioner worked at all speeds. Heater never blew hot air. ...
A: The blower speed is PROBABALLY the blower resistor. The temperature is PROBABALLY the temp door ...
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| 1998 Jimmy - Heater and ABS ?'s | 2/7/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: 1- Just picked up a 1998 Jimmy that needs a little love. First issue is that the heat seems to be ...
A: As far as scanner, alot now do ABS and PCM. Check autozone, NAPA, etc... it will probabally depend ...
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| 2002 5.3L (L59) FlexFuel Intake Bolt Tightening Seq. | 2/6/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2002 Tahoe with a 5.3L FlexFuel engine (VIN "Z") with a failing intake gasket. Is the ...
A: Removal process same. here is the torque specs. Install new intake manifold gaskets (1) to the ...
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| 99 gmc sierra | 2/6/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 99 gmc sierra, 5.3 with a loud belt squeal. I changed the serp. belt, but still squelling. ...
A: If you remove the belt and start vehicle is squeel still present? If so, it MAY be the A/C serp belt ...
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| Transmission problem maybe? | 2/3/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500 4 Wheek drive. It has 44000 miles on it and has well maintained. I ...
A: If I understand correct, you have NO forward OR reverse? If this is correct, I would HIGHLY suspect ...
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| Tahoe Blower Motor won't stop | 2/3/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2001 Chev Tahoe 4wd 5.3 l with climate control. For the second time during cold spells ...
A: I found 2 bulletins for some issues on this vehicle, but neither addresses your concern of the ...
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| 98 Jimmy-Wiper Cowl and Braking | 2/2/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Purchased a used Jimmy this winter, costs me $300 every other week to fix things. My newest dilemma ...
A: I first would not mess around with the brakes.....take it somewheres and have it PROFESSIONALLY ...
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| Couple Questions about my 2001 Yukon Denali | 1/31/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: First of all... I wish there was a decent search feature on here so that people dont keep on ...
A: First I agreee about the searching, but I would think it would be better suited for an automotive ...
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| 05 Tahoe Blower/Resistor front | 1/24/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have an 05 Tahoe WITHOUT 5 steps on the blower control it has a reostat type blower control, ...
A: I think the parts department may have sold you the wrong part for your vehicle. The bulletin is for ...
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| Battery not charging | 1/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have 2003 GMC Envoy XL and keep getting "battery not charging" message in display. Battery is ...
A: I do not see an Aux. battery in this vehicles system or schematics. If it was installed ...
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| 2002 Enovoy heated seat Hot Spot | 1/23/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: My 2002 GMC Envoy has developed a Hot spot on the Drivers seat. Would that be a bad element, and if ...
A: It does sound like a faulty heater element. They are avalible from GM I know for sure. Aftermarket, ...
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| 98 Chev 5.0 L 305 V8 K1500 4x4 automatic | 1/22/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I want to know what effect a change in intake air temperature has upon my truck's PCM. Does ...
A: Here is a breif description of the circuit description: The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor is ...
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| 2001 GMC Jimmy PO300 code | 1/22/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I took my vehicle in because the engine light was on. The repair shop ran diagnostics on it and ...
A: P0300 can be many different items. ANY fuel, ignition, or engine mechanical problems CAN cause a ...
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| camshaft position sensor | 1/21/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I own a 2005 GMC Envoy Xl and my code reader has stated that the camshaft position sensor is faulty. ...
A: The camshaft Position sensor (CMP) Is located on the front of head, directly above the belt. Small ...
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| Duramax Smoking again | 1/19/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have an 03 GMC Sierra with 6.6 Duramax. Injecters were replaced under warranty at 80k miles as ...
A: LB7 engine code I would HIGHLY suspect 1 of the injectors. I have recently run into repalcing ...
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| front end vibration | 1/19/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I own a 2000 GMC Sierra and have been noticing that at about 40 mph I pick up a vibration in the ...
A: I would have the vibration diagnosed by using an EVA (Electronic Vibration Analyzer). It will give ...
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| lift motor | 1/13/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: is there any thing i should be concerned about changing the passenger side window lift motor in a ...
A: It is pretty straight forward, only thing is when replacing motor from regulator, you'll need 4 ...
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| gmc service 4wd | 1/13/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: i have a 03 gmc k1500hd, w/ quadrasteer. i have a service 4wd that shows on my readout. at start up ...
A: I would advice you, so you dont spend anymore money on unneeded replacement of expensive parts. It ...
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| Installing a power steering pump 2000 Safari | 1/11/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: My boyfriend needs to know how to Install a Power Steering Pump on a 2000 Chevy Safari. I do not ...
A: Here is the EXACT procedure from GM SI. Remember the P/S Pulley has to be removed ON VEHICLE as the ...
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| 2004 envoy xl, v8 slt | 1/11/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: i let the car sit for a week or so in the cold and when i went to use it the battery was dead. but ...
A: Here is the 30 min. learn procedure for the VTD system. I personally have never had an Envoy go into ...
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| Instrument Panel Light Don't Work | 1/10/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I just purchased a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi, and most of the instrument panel lights don't come ...
A: Do the little lights in the door switches work (eg..for the window up/down, door lock, etc... AND ...
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| heater/defrost is not working | 1/9/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 it has the climate control on both dash and in the roof for the back ...
A: I would advice 2 items to check... 1) have him feel the heater hoses going into the dash after truck ...
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| 1999 GMC Sierra trailer plug | 1/8/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: We have a factory installed trailer plug. When we hooked up our trailer it worked good. After a ...
A: I would almost be CERTIAN it is NOT a short but a faulty ground. If you use a test light and test ...
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| no heat out of vents | 1/6/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I just purchased a 2001 GMC Sonoma ZR2. It has the 4.3l V6 engine and automatic transmission. My ...
A: There is no valve that llows coolant into the core. Hot coolant passes through it all the ...
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| 2002 GMC Envoy | 1/6/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: My vent switch (the one that changes heat / ac to floor, defrost, mix etc) makes a clicking noise ...
A: The part is called the "Mode Actuator". VERY COMMON, I have one waiting for me Monday AM. I am ...
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| GMC Envoy | 1/6/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2002 GMC Envoy that has been a great car for the most part. Last month, as I was parking ...
A: It sounds like the reaction sun shell inside the transmission has failed. It is a fairly common ...
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| Follow-up question to another post | 1/5/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2003 Yukon with the 5.3 and need to replace the intake gasket due to hesitating and engine ...
A: After removal of manifold, Use a straight edge for this procedure...... The intake plenum should ...
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| Safari will not start | 1/4/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 99 GMC safari 4.3. Engine cranks fine but will not start. Fuel pump is not coming on. ...
A: I would FIRST see if the "security" light on dash is on. It IS possible the vehicle is in VTD Fuel ...
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| fan clutch runs continuesly | 1/4/2008 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: my 2000 GMC Sonoma 4 cyl plain Jane has a noisy fan, it runs constantly even when cold, this began ...
A: ONLY repair for a fan clutch is replacement. here is the total GM diagnosis for the fan clutch..... ...
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| GMC Sierra 2002 Reverse issue | 12/30/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: My GMC Sierra 2002 1500 4x4 reverse went out when backing into my driveway in 4 wheel drive. Sounds ...
A: From the revving to change gears and the park noise (a metallic noise?) it then sounds VERY much ...
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| 2004 GMC Envoy XL | 12/29/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Help...just moved across country and had my baby serviced at the GM dealer before I traveled over ...
A: I think you'll be OK to drive it to service place....say as long as you drive it less than 20 miles. ...
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| 2004 GMC Envoy XL | 12/29/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Help...just moved across country and had my baby serviced at the GM dealer before I traveled over ...
A: It REALLY sounds like the belt idler pulley MAY be your problem. It is a fairly common failure. It ...
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| 99 Yukon Heater Valve Solenoid | 12/28/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: My 1999 Yukon (with 5.7L engine) heater valve solenoid allows vacuum to pass through at all ...
A: .. OK I understand your question better now...( I thought you where having a prob with the valve ...
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| GMC Sierra 2002 Reverse issue | 12/28/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: My GMC Sierra 2002 1500 4x4 reverse went out when backing into my driveway in 4 wheel drive. Sounds ...
A: Is the transfer case motor moving? Can you hear it clunking? If so You probabally have an internal ...
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| 99gmc jimmy fuel porb no start | 12/28/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: filled gas tank full, drove 25 miles. car sat for about 2 hours, now wont run.<it will start,run for ...
A: 60-66 all the time. It takes this pressure to for fuel to atomize when nozzle is injected ...
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| 1999 Buick LeSabre LE | 12/27/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I had my 1999 Buick LeSabre LE, 350 V6, in the shop in April,07 because it wouldn't crank. They ...
A: It sounds to me like the switch is installed improperly OR it is mis adjusted. The key cylinder may ...
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| 2006 Yukon Denali Front Seat disassembly. | 12/24/2007 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have this questions specifically for the arm rest. How do I take the arm rest off of my seats? I ...
A: The rear seat cushion cover needs to be rolled up and when you get close to the armrest, inside ...
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