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Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-02-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,083
Posted By Presti7

I had a PCM programmed by Wait4me and never did...

I had a PCM programmed by Wait4me and never did the crank relearn.

Runs great.

Does the 95 block have the same crank ring as the 99 engine the crank sensor picks up signals from? They may be...
Forum: General Chat
12-02-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,630
Posted By Presti7

Your tire size change made your speedometer 2.4%...

Your tire size change made your speedometer 2.4% too slow.

If you are gauging your fuel mileage by using your odometer, stop doing it.

Your odometer isn't reading correctly.
Forum: The Lounge
12-02-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,359
Posted By Presti7

Always do the work yourself. The wages they...

Always do the work yourself.

The wages they are paying to people to do oil changes and "Flushes" aren't hiring competent mechanics.

They push those "flushes" because they are quick money...
Forum: The Lounge
12-02-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,092
Posted By Presti7

NEVER teach the tools of your trade to others. ...

NEVER teach the tools of your trade to others.

If they figure it out and do it themselves, they won't need you.

Stop trying to get them to do it right. ENJOY being the one who knows how to do...
Forum: General Chat
11-06-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By Presti7

Price the same part at a different dealership. I...

Price the same part at a different dealership. I don't know why but they all price parts differently.
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
10-26-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,865
Posted By Presti7

I just got a PCM programmed from PCM4Less with...

I just got a PCM programmed from PCM4Less with the tranny shift kit.

Dang Blazer lays black marks as long as you hold the pedal down. He does good work.

He's fast too. Shipped the PCM all the...
Forum: General Chat
10-17-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 761
Posted By Presti7

It could be because there is nothing wrong with...

It could be because there is nothing wrong with your transmission.

1996 PCM #16208546 had an internal design flaw where the motherboard wasn't getting sufficient ground. Led to weak signals going...
Forum: The Lounge
10-07-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By Presti7

Is this part of the reason California's out of...

Is this part of the reason California's out of gasoline? Was this refinery making stuff for California's special "clean blend" gas?
Forum: The Lounge
10-01-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,863
Posted By Presti7

Won't ever buy from them again. I ordered...

Won't ever buy from them again.

I ordered something from them online and was wondering why they never billed my credit card...the item arrived.....then a few days later somebody charged over $800...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-23-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,194
Posted By Presti7

Camshaft sensor not used to get your engine to...

Camshaft sensor not used to get your engine to start.

The plastic timing chain cover on these warp over time from the heat. GM sells a shim kit to space out the crankshaft sensor if your...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-23-2012, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,196
Posted By Presti7

Buy the shift solenoids and swap them out....

Buy the shift solenoids and swap them out. Replace the filter while you have the pan off and seal it all back up and refill with fluid.

Maybe trying that cheap route first will fix your problem....
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-23-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,351
Posted By Presti7

Buy the fuel pressure guage that screws into the...

Buy the fuel pressure guage that screws into the Schroeder valve by the distributor on the stainless steel fuel line.

Don't buy the cheap fuel pumps for Blazers, only AC Delco. The cheap ones only...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-22-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By Presti7

Maybe it's a vent hose for the transmission? As...

Maybe it's a vent hose for the transmission? As it heats up water moisture needs to vent out somewheres.


Do you have a body lift on your blazer? I can't see anything above the tranny...dang body...
Forum: General Chat
09-22-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,345
Posted By Presti7

I painted cars for a living and dealt with alot...

I painted cars for a living and dealt with alot of sellers bringing their products around and going to their product seminars/classes.

One car paint maker said they had guys in Africa going around...
Forum: General Chat
09-22-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,553
Posted By Presti7

It is RockAuto's fault because they advertised...

It is RockAuto's fault because they advertised the product was partially flashed by Cardone.

RockAuto won't let you return the Cardone PCM's UNTIL you ship it off to a programmer to see if they...
Forum: The Lounge
09-19-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,347
Posted By Presti7

Sweet laptop! I got a crazy friend who says...

Sweet laptop!

I got a crazy friend who says the story awhile back about HP getting out of the computer business was cuz they got caught turning laptops motherboards off after the warranties...
Forum: General Chat
09-19-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,553
Posted By Presti7

I've made my last order with Rock Auto. For our...

I've made my last order with Rock Auto. For our Blazers they listed many PCMs and they are all empty except they HAD Cardone Remanufactured PCMs as well.

I ordered a Cardone Remanufactured PCM...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-19-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,982
Posted By Presti7

Look for a square hole on the tensioner. ...

Look for a square hole on the tensioner.

Your 3/8 ratchet will fit in the square hole to pull the tension off the tensioner.no need to loosen the bolt.
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-14-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,112
Posted By Presti7

Does the 95 have a ground wire on the thermostat...

Does the 95 have a ground wire on the thermostat housing area? From what I've been googling that is the PCM ground.

Ya didn't accidentally hook that wire to the back of the alternator did ya...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-14-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,180
Posted By Presti7

On the back side of the alternator where the big...

On the back side of the alternator where the big hot wire to the battery goes, there also are 2 wires coming off of there with fusible links.

Those 2 wires feed your vehicle with power.

There...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-13-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,321
Posted By Presti7

The plastic timing covers on these warp over time...

The plastic timing covers on these warp over time from the heat.

This can lead to the crank position sensor striking the crankshaft as it spins around. GM sells a spacer kit (shims) for the crank...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-13-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,112
Posted By Presti7

Your 1996 PCM won't work without reprogramming...

Your 1996 PCM won't work without reprogramming it.

Your 1995 vehicle uses the "Speed Density" fuel injection parameters to run, there's no Mass Air Flow sensor. Relies on +4 volts from the MAP...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-09-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,173
Posted By Presti7

Your PCM also runs the air con. Did the 1997...

Your PCM also runs the air con. Did the 1997 vehicle have air con?

This link has a guy saying to try shorting the air con low pressure switch to trick the PCM into engaging the air con pump. If...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-07-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,664
Posted By Presti7

If your distributor cap is flapping around...

If your distributor cap is flapping around because the screws are stripped out it's not going to do what you want it to do.

Since you are going to have to replace the distributor go through the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-07-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,173
Posted By Presti7

Your 1996 PCM runs the ABS system, it's the only...

Your 1996 PCM runs the ABS system, it's the only year GM had the computer run the ABS. That's why you get that problem with the Astro PCM. The boys doing V-8 swaps figured that out real fast, 96=bad...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-07-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,441
Posted By Presti7

On Cardone's website they show their...

On Cardone's website they show their Remanufactured PCM's are programmed, partially- enough to run though. Still require CASE relearn. They even have a website showing they sell a programmer they use...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-06-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,435
Posted By Presti7

I bet your intake manifold gaskets are shot....

I bet your intake manifold gaskets are shot. Mixing dexcool with regular antifreeze not only creates all that rusty mud, it rots away the gaskets under the intake manifold.

You say it runs hot....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-05-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,441
Posted By Presti7

RockAuto dropped Cardone Reman PCM's

RockAuto.com isn't showing Cardone remanufactured PCM's for sale any more for ANY year Blazer.


I think I found out why I couldn't get my Blazer to start after spending $3,000 replacing...
Forum: General Chat
09-01-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By Presti7

Cheapo brake pads...I got some once from IC...

Cheapo brake pads...I got some once from IC Whitney and they were horrific....too abrasive/hard of a brake material.


Before you replace them get some of that anti-squeal grease and put a little...
Forum: General Chat
09-01-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By Presti7

I lifted a 2wd S10 pickup and threw a locker in...

I lifted a 2wd S10 pickup and threw a locker in the rear axle and it would climb mountains a regular 4wd couldn't touch. There's a tank trail training area on Ft Dix and we even took it out one...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-01-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,112
Posted By Presti7

Any update on your wiring gremlins? I gave...

Any update on your wiring gremlins?

I gave up on ours. Already spent $3k in parts and replaced just about everything., wife says no more. Time forit to get junked. I did finally get minimal...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
08-26-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By Presti7

If your tach starts jumping erratically, pull the...

If your tach starts jumping erratically, pull the crank sensor and look at it.


The plastic timing cover on these is warping. Some are having the crank ring strike the sensor, causing the tach to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-26-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,082
Posted By Presti7

200k, please be aware of the plastic timing chain...

200k, please be aware of the plastic timing chain problem:

https://blazerforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-s-series-1995-2005-tech-41/rough-idle-bad-mileage-ideas-73291/

The plastic cover is warping, GM...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-26-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,279
Posted By Presti7

Another option is to find an old short 3/8ths...

Another option is to find an old short 3/8ths extension. Walk over to a bench grinder and grind the ends at a 45 degree angle. So you can stick it in the socket on the spark plug and have your...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-26-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,578
Posted By Presti7

Capt Hook, Why are you saying to solder this...

Capt Hook,

Why are you saying to solder this new plug on and not use crimps?

Reason being I installed this new GM pump design and now my truck won't run. 60psi pressure, cranks and now...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-26-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,253
Posted By Presti7

Chevy TSB #02-06-04-059 The plastic timing...

Chevy TSB #02-06-04-059

The plastic timing cover on the 4.3's are WARPING, throwing the crank sensor off. If your tach is going crazy then your crank is actually hitting the sensor.

12565102 is...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
08-26-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By Presti7

To all: 1997 Chevrolet Blazer Emissions...

To all:

1997 Chevrolet Blazer Emissions Problems | Gas Savings Formula (http://blog.automotivetroubleshootingsecrets.com/hho-gas-tips/1997-chevrolet-blazer-emissions-problems/)

Apparently the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-24-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,872
Posted By Presti7

On my 96 i just pried that white plastic "key...

On my 96 i just pried that white plastic "key sensor" plug out with a flat screw driver. Didn't care if I broke it, it was trash.

To put the new one in I think I had it turned out towards the...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-24-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,194
Posted By Presti7

Using the search, this guy had the exact...

Using the search,

this guy had the exact same problem- turned out to be ignition switch plus something else:...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-24-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 830
Posted By Presti7

If you charged the battery and read 12 volts on...

If you charged the battery and read 12 volts on it with your gauge....and put jumper cables on it to another running vehicle...

and she still doesn't go click click or turn the motor over....i...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-23-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,112
Posted By Presti7

Could it be your engine block is grounded well...

Could it be your engine block is grounded well but your cab/body isn't?

That would explain it. I had the car jumpered to the blazer to charge the battery up. I checked the fuse block, key on is...
Forum: The Lounge
08-23-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By Presti7

My 96 has a factory GM remote to lock/unlock the...

My 96 has a factory GM remote to lock/unlock the doors.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
08-23-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,885
Posted By Presti7

Downshifting too early, my guess is the problem...

Downshifting too early, my guess is the problem is in the valve body of the trans. Take it back to the guy who rebuilt it.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
08-23-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,455
Posted By Presti7

Jerks/ misfires accelerating.......lack of fuel...

Jerks/ misfires accelerating.......lack of fuel pressure for acceleration?

I'd test the fuel pressure.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-23-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,614
Posted By Presti7

Are the wires to your o2 sensor melted to the...

Are the wires to your o2 sensor melted to the exhaust pipe?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-23-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,184
Posted By Presti7

I also was getting the 1442. After fixing...

I also was getting the 1442.

After fixing that ground wired got injector pulses and it's almost starting....no more 1351 or 1442.

Ignore those codes and work on getting the injector pulses back.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-23-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,872
Posted By Presti7

To get the ignition switch inverted torx screws...

To get the ignition switch inverted torx screws out I dug thru my screw bucket and found a bolt with the right torx size and clamped it in some vice grips.

Used a bolt to take out a bolt. Cheaper...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-22-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By Presti7

Fuel pump is bad. He probably put one of the...

Fuel pump is bad.

He probably put one of the cheapo junky ones in it. Buy a ac delco pump which comes with a new plug to wire into the harness.
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-22-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,112
Posted By Presti7

Fuse 10 only 9.96 volts? That feeds your ICM hot...

Fuse 10 only 9.96 volts? That feeds your ICM hot wire, coil hot wire, injector hot wires and you have 11 volts there?

Something doesn't compute.

I read this one post where somebody said if...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-21-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,112
Posted By Presti7

Maybe try cutting the ground wire to the ICM and...

Maybe try cutting the ground wire to the ICM and running it to a new ground...maybe yours will start chugging like mine! LOL....atleast I started getting injector pulses with that crazy wiring try.
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