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02-25-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By BlakeM

Intermittent ignition cutout W/battery and ABS light flicker

For a year now the blazer has been difficult to start with at least 3-4 seconds of cranking. It is usually followed with what I believe is the ignition cutting out for a fraction of a second as you...
11-08-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,953
Posted By BlakeM

Did you ever find the solution? I have the exact...

Did you ever find the solution? I have the exact same problem. It will start fine usually, but then every other time it will crank for a few seconds before firing off as if it was not getting fuel...
08-14-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 24,179
Posted By BlakeM

I am having the same problem. The windshield...

I am having the same problem. The windshield seal where the roof meets the windshield has a 3 inch area that has popped up and is no longer attached.

How do you replace the seal without...
05-31-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 54,644
Posted By BlakeM

tvitale, please let me know if you come up with a...

tvitale, please let me know if you come up with a reason for the shaking. Mine does the exact same thing. The second I go one over 65mph it starts with the shaking.

EDIT - Just found the post...
08-17-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,173
Posted By BlakeM

Well since the first shop did not give me a...

Well since the first shop did not give me a reason why my AC was not cold I took it to a different shop. There the AC tech says the compressor is bad and that is why it will not get cold. He gave...
08-09-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,173
Posted By BlakeM

Finally got my AC going again! Hopefully without...

Finally got my AC going again! Hopefully without the leaks. It is still not easy to change the evaporator, but I think by just opening up the box and prying the plastic back saves a lot of time.
...
08-05-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,244
Posted By BlakeM

Lots of aftermarket stereos do not have an...

Lots of aftermarket stereos do not have an illumination wire and simply are always lit up. Usually you always have the radio turned on anyways so it really is not necessary. If it were used it...
08-03-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,173
Posted By BlakeM

Thanks that makes a lot more sense to me now. I...

Thanks that makes a lot more sense to me now. I think I know what I have to do to get the evaporator out now.

Does anyone have suggestion on if I should also replace the orifice tube($20) or use...
08-02-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,173
Posted By BlakeM

Thank you Eric D for the pictures! I am going to...

Thank you Eric D for the pictures! I am going to be replacing my evaporator soon and your pictures will help.

I am trying to get all the steps down in my mind. So do you completely remove the...
Forum: General Chat
08-02-2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,816
Posted By BlakeM

HomeLink Programming Instructions for Rolling...

HomeLink Programming Instructions for Rolling Code Garage Door Opener

NOTE: Some vehicles may require the ignition to be turned on or to the second (or"accessory") position for programming...
07-13-2011, 06:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,648
Posted By BlakeM

I think I will take your advice and not touch...

I think I will take your advice and not touch anything unless it begins to overheat while driving or get worse in general. When I first noticed it getting hot I just thought it may be an emerging...
07-11-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,648
Posted By BlakeM

Well there is some resistance... I can spin it by...

Well there is some resistance... I can spin it by hand but as soon as i let go it stops. I just tried spinning it with the engine at temp and interestigly the fan has the same amount of resistance to...
07-11-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,648
Posted By BlakeM

I will try your suggestion of turning off the AC...

I will try your suggestion of turning off the AC if I ever get caught idleing somewhere and the engine temp is taking off on me. It is a new crate engine. I think my radiator may still be somewhat...
07-11-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,648
Posted By BlakeM

Mine is belt driven but has a fan clutch. I...

Mine is belt driven but has a fan clutch. I tested it cold and it spins freely, but stops once you let go. I believe that is right. I will let it get hot later and it should have more resistance...
07-11-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,648
Posted By BlakeM

Overheating During Idle

My 98 2dr 2wd Blazer is overheating when it idles in one spot for more than a few minutes. When I say overheat I mean it will climb to the mark inbetween the 210 and 260 degree marks. The outside...
07-02-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,770
Posted By BlakeM

Thank you for the suggestion, I did get it off...

Thank you for the suggestion, I did get it off finally by removing the hub with rotor still attached and giving it a wack with a sledge while it was supported on the ground.
06-29-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,770
Posted By BlakeM

My hub is this same design and I am trying to...

My hub is this same design and I am trying to repack my bearings, but I am having difficulty getting my rotor off. Are there any tips to removing a rotor that is stuck?

I can see that all the...
06-23-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

Problem Solved

I was able to take the information you gave me and perform two tests to finally solve my problem.

First, since I had previously grounded the BLK/WHT wire near the pump/sender unit, the BLK wire...
Forum: General Chat
06-22-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 82,157
Posted By BlakeM

I used to get about 20-21mpg half city and half...

I used to get about 20-21mpg half city and half highway on the factory engine, but now with the new engine I only get 18-19mpg with the same driving habits. Now there is really only about 1 mpg...
06-21-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

Thanks for the info, I think this will help me...

Thanks for the info, I think this will help me find the root of the problem. I am beginning to think me grounding it allows the computer to have a reference voltage to compare with the sender wire...
06-21-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

Your diagram is correct it does splice at the...

Your diagram is correct it does splice at the rear of the tank and rear of transmission. So the BLK/WHT wire connects from the fuel tank connector all the way to the PCM. Do you know which...
06-21-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

Ok I am almost 100% sure it IS a ground problem....

Ok I am almost 100% sure it IS a ground problem. I was able to jack up the rear and get to the connector on top of the tank today. I was able to insert a 100 ohm resistor between the purple...
06-20-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

I just looked at it, but all the fuses and relays...

I just looked at it, but all the fuses and relays are ok. I did not see any grounds attached to it as you mentioned. On one side of the box(closest to the front of the car) there is a post marked B+...
06-19-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

Interesting yours is the opposite condition,...

Interesting yours is the opposite condition, maybe it isnt a wiring issue, but that the computer needs to be recalibrated after an engine swap? Just thinking of possiblities. I just hate to drop my...
06-19-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,123
Posted By BlakeM

Fuel Gauge Reads Empty After New Engine

Almost 2 years ago Pepboys made a series of mistakes which ultimately ended up in them repacing the engine in my 98 Blazer. After the swap was complete I noticed the fuel gauge was low, very low. I...
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