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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-30-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By dBsound

Should the tranny place be able to test the VSS...

Should the tranny place be able to test the VSS and the TCCM?

So it's most likely one or the other?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-30-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By dBsound

Thank you. Since I paid the tranny place to fix...

Thank you. Since I paid the tranny place to fix it, I think they should put it in for free. I'll call him tomorrow, and ask him if I pick up the part, and bring it over, if he'll install it.

...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-30-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By dBsound

Weird shifting problem

2001 Jimmy 4.3 4WD

So, forever, this thing has flashed ABS and brake lights at me, randomly.

Three weeks ago, they started flashing(no surprise), BUT at the same time, the speedometer started...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-19-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By dBsound

That's what I'm thinking, too, Kyle. I've just...

That's what I'm thinking, too, Kyle. I've just never heard it before, and I've had 6 Blazer/Jimmy's, over the past 18 years. It's just odd that it just started. It is colder than bejeesus...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By dBsound

Strange noise...

So, on my 01 Jimmy, about 10 seconds after I turn it off, and get out, I've been hearing this strange thump. It sound like someone kicking a trash can or something. One "thump". Like metal...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 867
Posted By dBsound

Most likely one of your hub bearing assemblies. ...

Most likely one of your hub bearing assemblies. About a $125 part, at Advance.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-15-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By dBsound

Bump?

Bump?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-12-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By dBsound

Weird bog....

So, on my 2001 Jimmy, it's gotten to where, in 1st or 2nd gear, if I really gun it, it bogs down, like it just can't burn off the fuel. Also, when it does this, it'll FLASH the check engine light,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-06-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By dBsound

Sheared lugnuts?

So, I was hearing a rattling noise, and it turned out to be two right rear lugnuts, broken off with the studs, rattling inside the center cap. Well crap, it was raining, and the other three seemed...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-13-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,761
Posted By dBsound

Sometimes, those calipers can be a bi**h to get...

Sometimes, those calipers can be a bi**h to get back in. I've bent the screw shafts, on several of those 4"?? clamps, thru the years. I've got a huge clamp, that I use now, to shove that piston...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-13-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By dBsound

On my 2001, a 4WD vacuum hose, kept slipping off...

On my 2001, a 4WD vacuum hose, kept slipping off the firewall, RIGHT above the distributor. It was too short(by none of my doing), so I bought a (I can't think of the term right now) "double nipple...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-13-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,918
Posted By dBsound

15/18 is completely normal, at least with most of...

15/18 is completely normal, at least with most of the Blazer/Jimmys I've owned.
The exception? The 2000 Blazer I had last year, would get 22mpg on the highway. It even got 24!!! on one trip. I'm...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-28-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,329
Posted By dBsound

I had the same problem. I kept the hitch off of...

I had the same problem. I kept the hitch off of my 95, when I sold it. Went to put it on my 98, and it was one C hair too narrow to fit!!! Grrrrr. I finally gave up, and went to Uhaul. They had...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-24-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,697
Posted By dBsound

Have you laid on the ground, and really looked up...

Have you laid on the ground, and really looked up in there? I'd owned my 95 for years, and had no idea that there was a factory plug, just taped up there to the other wiring. I bought all the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-20-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 640
Posted By dBsound

Door skin question

Okay, on my 2001 4 door Jimmy, the previous owner broke the "handle bolt holes" out, being as he was an idiot, and couldn't figure out HOW to remove the skin, so he just ripped it off.
Well dammit,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-18-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By dBsound

STOP!!! I'm being hijacked!!! lol So at...

STOP!!! I'm being hijacked!!! lol

So at least I know why my 98 only had one plug.....


FWIW, ALL I did was clean the TCCM terminals, and put the 4WD switch back into the dash, and replace the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-15-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,200
Posted By dBsound

The monthly question.... 18mm. And...

The monthly question....


18mm. And unfortunately, it's the size(along with 16mm) that "consumer" socket(and wrench) sets, leave out. WTFF?

Was GM possibly thinking, "no shade tree guy will...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-14-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,645
Posted By dBsound

The dreaded PO440. Mine threw this code for six...

The dreaded PO440. Mine threw this code for six months straight. Changing the gas cap did nothing. I got to where I just ignored the SES light. It finally stopped(the SES light), on it's own,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-13-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By dBsound

So, I got home just fine... I pulled the...

So, I got home just fine...

I pulled the TCCM today. One "lug" was a little bit corroded, but not that bad. I cleaned it, and put it all back together. It wasn't putting itself into 4WD low,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-08-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By dBsound

Yeah, it's in 2WD. I stopped at an Autozone, and...

Yeah, it's in 2WD. I stopped at an Autozone, and had the codes read, but don't have them with me now. I'll post them later. One was about a secondary air pump not functioning properly(PO410, I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-07-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By dBsound

The Service 4WD light has been sporadically...

The Service 4WD light has been sporadically coming on for months, even though 4WD is (was)working. With NO codes stored(at least not that Advance can read).

Now that I pulled the fuse, and the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-06-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,715
Posted By dBsound

4WD help!

Hey guys, I'm 300 miles from home, and this morning, my Jimmy was in 4WD LOW(it did this on it's own), when I started it. It took me several attempts, after restarts, of getting it into 2WD high. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-21-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,387
Posted By dBsound

Mmmm, barley juice...... Mmmmmm......

Mmmm, barley juice......

Mmmmmm......
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-15-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,293
Posted By dBsound

Does the noise go away when you turn in one...

Does the noise go away when you turn in one direction?

If so, it sounds like a wheel bearing issue.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-11-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,303
Posted By dBsound

Check the vacuum hose on the firewall, DIRECTLY...

Check the vacuum hose on the firewall, DIRECTLY above the distributor. Mine kept breaking off, mainly due to the shorter it got, the more tension was on it. I finally got a coupler, and extended...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,547
Posted By dBsound

Tru dat!!! A few months ago, my Jimmy did...

Tru dat!!!

A few months ago, my Jimmy did the same thing. It would die when stopping, unless I kept my foot on the gas. ALL I did was clean the battery cables really good. That's all it was.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-02-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By dBsound

Because the bearings are part of a complete hub...

Because the bearings are part of a complete hub assembly.
$125 each at Autozone.

I talked Advance into selling them to me for $99.98 each, doing my Earl Scheib impersonation.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 94,053
Posted By dBsound

^^^Too funny. Or, lose a cop, with the...

^^^Too funny.

Or, lose a cop, with the headlights out!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-29-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,208
Posted By dBsound

For me, 2WD Blazer doesn't even register. I'm on...

For me, 2WD Blazer doesn't even register. I'm on my sixth one, and have never even looked at a 2WD. Must be a Confederate thing!

I agree also, O'Reilly's is a rip-off parts store. The only time...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-27-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,208
Posted By dBsound

The bearings themselves(I don't remember the...

The bearings themselves(I don't remember the brand) are $125 each, at Autozone.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-27-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,206
Posted By dBsound

Where are you? I have a perfect one, from my...

Where are you? I have a perfect one, from my totalled 1998.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-25-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By dBsound

Yeah, I put new ceramics on my front end, a few...

Yeah, I put new ceramics on my front end, a few months ago, and I'm very disappointed in them. Not only do they squeak, but I don't think the brake dust is ANY better, at all! Front wheels are...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-23-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,854
Posted By dBsound

Yeah, 18mm!!!!!!!! You know, the size that...

Yeah, 18mm!!!!!!!!

You know, the size that they LEAVE OUT of most ~consumer~ metric socket and wrench sets!!!

For me, which started the great pawn shop search of 2008. After searching high and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-22-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,969
Posted By dBsound

In a 10 month period last year, I owned 4...

In a 10 month period last year, I owned 4 different Blazer/Jimmys, and had to replace 4 hub assemblies in total. The noise going away while turning, is the dead giveaway, for me.

lol. On the 01...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-19-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,969
Posted By dBsound

Sounds like a front wheel bearing to me,...

Sounds like a front wheel bearing to me, especially since the noise goes away when going around a turn.
Part is $125 at Autozone.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-02-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,195
Posted By dBsound

I guess it all depends on where you live, huh? ...

I guess it all depends on where you live, huh? Even though I live in an EXTREMELY eco-friendly town, Indiana did away with vehicle inspections, like 30 years ago.

Finding someone to do it, is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-28-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,488
Posted By dBsound

I've posted this in another door thread, but I...

I've posted this in another door thread, but I filled the egg shaped bushing holes on my Jimmy, with JB Weld, and got new bushings in, at the same time. It's been like two months now, and the JB is...
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
04-24-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 60,543
Posted By dBsound

I wish the pictures hadn't expired. Mine just...

I wish the pictures hadn't expired. Mine just stopped working last night.

Also, does this procedure work the same, for tailgate AND liftgate?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-19-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,186
Posted By dBsound

$500!!!!!! I'd rather take my chances on blind...

$500!!!!!! I'd rather take my chances on blind lane changes!

Wouldn't the NON-power fold mirrors fit?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-18-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,186
Posted By dBsound

My bad. Sorry, I missed the Power Fold part. I...

My bad. Sorry, I missed the Power Fold part. I didn't know they made such a thing!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-18-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,186
Posted By dBsound

I paid $38, on eBay, for the exact same...

I paid $38, on eBay, for the exact same aftermarket mirror, that my local junk yard charges $100 for.




What did we do before the internet? I can't remember!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-13-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 739
Posted By dBsound

I've got one from my 98 four door, in perfect...

I've got one from my 98 four door, in perfect shape. $65 + shipping from Bloomington, IN 47403
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-12-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,974
Posted By dBsound

Sounds like the hub assembly (wheel bearing) to...

Sounds like the hub assembly (wheel bearing) to me. Especially since the noise get better when you turn one direction.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By dBsound

I'm going to open a disco in my 01, with a two...

I'm going to open a disco in my 01, with a two drink minimum. The damned thing runs PERFECT, but I've got a constantly changing light show going on. SES light one day, Service 4WD the next. And...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-09-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,639
Posted By dBsound

How do you clean them? Just spray em with brake...

How do you clean them? Just spray em with brake cleaner?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-08-2009, 01:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By dBsound

Not me! I "Dave'd" mine for 8 years. It was...

Not me! I "Dave'd" mine for 8 years. It was tired, and worn out, at 176,000. FWIW, my main issues were fuel injector stuff. I'd let my buddy do a bunch of FI stuff to it, and it still wasn't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-07-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,455
Posted By dBsound

95s aren't worth much. I traded in my ~okay~...

95s aren't worth much. I traded in my ~okay~ running 95, almost two years ago. The lot gave me $1000 off the price of a 1998, as trade-in. I called the lot, a few days later, just to see how much...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-07-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,691
Posted By dBsound

I paid $38 for one on eBay, last summer. NEW,...

I paid $38 for one on eBay, last summer. NEW, aftermarket. It was power, but not heated.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-03-2009, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,596
Posted By dBsound

It depends on how eggshaped your bushing holes...

It depends on how eggshaped your bushing holes are. If they are eggs, it's just gonna let the new ones crack, too.

I was gonna wait a month or two, before I posted this(to see if it works), BUT,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-01-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,312
Posted By dBsound

Thanks Kyle. I'll give my buddy "Bob" a shot...

Thanks Kyle. I'll give my buddy "Bob" a shot then. I just hate asking him, since I do almost all my own vehicle work, thanks to THIS PLACE. Of course if he is able to read it, I'll have to let him...
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