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05-05-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,168
Posted By awe341

There could be a leak at the fuel pressure...

There could be a leak at the fuel pressure regulator inside the intake itself. This is a common problem on these trucks.

However you would usually be able to smell any kind of fuel leak (even into...
05-04-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By awe341

Definitely a bad idea to cut and seal the brake...

Definitely a bad idea to cut and seal the brake line. If you have the ability to do that where it is then you will have the ability to put in a new brake line where it is.

You only really need 3...
05-04-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,343
Posted By awe341

I had similar issues with both my 01 blazer and...

I had similar issues with both my 01 blazer and my 2000 S-10. The blazer had the third brake light working but no left and right brake lights and the S-10 had both left and right brake lights staying...
05-04-2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By awe341

What about any misfires, rough idle, stumbling,...

What about any misfires, rough idle, stumbling, surging anything like that? Any change at all in the way the engine runs could help to pinpoint the problem.

Have you checked inside the intake for...
05-04-2010, 04:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 953
Posted By awe341

That sounds like a fuel pump relay starting to go...

That sounds like a fuel pump relay starting to go bad to me. If the relay is going bad then it may not be sending constant voltage to the pump which would account for your odd pressure fluctuations. ...
04-03-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By awe341

You have probably found the RKE box. (Remote...

You have probably found the RKE box. (Remote key-less entry.)
04-01-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,734
Posted By awe341

P0418 Secondary Air Injection System Relay ‘A"...

P0418 Secondary Air Injection System Relay ‘A" Circuit Malfunction.

If I were you I would make certain that they replace the bad relay FIRST. Then clear the codes and retest before you get taken...
04-01-2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,025
Posted By awe341

What were the classic symptoms of a bad ABS...

What were the classic symptoms of a bad ABS Module that you had?
It is possible that those symptoms may be related to what is happening now. Poor pressure from a failing master cylinder or power...
04-01-2010, 03:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,734
Posted By awe341

You mean the fuel tank pressure sensor and...

You mean the fuel tank pressure sensor and canister purge solenoid I'm guessing.

Purge solenoid is about $40 and you can replace it yourself in about 5 min or less.
The tank pressure sensor is...
03-30-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,963
Posted By awe341

Testing your TPS sensor would not be a bad idea...

Testing your TPS sensor would not be a bad idea either.
I do hope that you are testing parts before replacing them rather then playing shotgun mechanic.
03-18-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,463
Posted By awe341

From the description it sounded like he meant...

From the description it sounded like he meant that the bolt on the harmonic balancer was tightening and loosening as he tried to turn it over not the engine actually moving at all.
03-18-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,463
Posted By awe341

Forcing it like that is only going to end up...

Forcing it like that is only going to end up doing more harm then good.

With the plugs out and the starter binding possibility eliminated the engine should normally spin without any real effort...
03-18-2010, 02:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,908
Posted By awe341

You will also want to check the fuel pump relay...

You will also want to check the fuel pump relay as it is a common issue on these trucks. Switching it with another relay of the same type is easiest for a quick test. Both the horn relay and the fog...
03-18-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,463
Posted By awe341

I've learned the hard way over the years that it...

I've learned the hard way over the years that it is easier to just say it when it comes to these kinds of things. Better to ignore the potential eye rolls then it is to spend hours later trying to...
03-17-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,963
Posted By awe341

A couple possibilities come to mind immediately...

A couple possibilities come to mind immediately considering the sitting and the code along with what you have already replaced.

Bad gas from sitting all winter perhaps?
Make sure you have filled...
03-17-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,463
Posted By awe341

It definitely sounds like you are still...

It definitely sounds like you are still hydro-locked somewhere. Pull all of the plugs again (all at once) and try to rotate the engine. It should move very easily without the plugs in.

If it does...
03-07-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By awe341

You can get a spark plug boot puller at most auto...

You can get a spark plug boot puller at most auto parts stores.

Also I may be wrong but it sounds as though you are trying to change the plugs from above through the engine compartment. The...
03-07-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By awe341

The only difference between 5w30 and 10w30 is...

The only difference between 5w30 and 10w30 is that the 5w30 is just a bit thinner when it is cold. Once the engine has reached normal operating temperature both oils are EXACTLY THE SAME. The only...
03-07-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By awe341

A blown head gasket would show far more...

A blown head gasket would show far more significant issues then a few seconds of lifter tick on startup.
03-07-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,592
Posted By awe341

It is possible that the hanger location itself is...

It is possible that the hanger location itself is the reason that most places don't have a universal listed for the S10 blazer.

Let us know how it goes.
03-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,355
Posted By awe341

It sounds like you may have a fuel leak in your...

It sounds like you may have a fuel leak in your intake that is leaking down into the #2 cyl.

It is probably coming from either the nut kit on the fuel line inside the intake or the fuel pressure...
03-07-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,592
Posted By awe341

Interesting, I was positive that I told it S10...

Interesting, I was positive that I told it S10 rather then trailblazer when I did the search.
However you can also search under an S10 pickup of the same year. The exhaust systems are identical at...
03-07-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,355
Posted By awe341

You said that you replaced the wires, but did you...

You said that you replaced the wires, but did you replace the plugs as well? Or perhaps swap out the suspected bad plug and see if the code follows the plug to it's new cyl or not.
If it does then...
03-07-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 28,592
Posted By awe341

You can buy a universal cat for your truck. You...

You can buy a universal cat for your truck. You just can't buy it at autozone. Check some other auto parts stores instead. The why is of course because they can make more money that way.
...
03-07-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By awe341

sadchevy, simply dumping in a higher viscosity...

sadchevy, simply dumping in a higher viscosity oil is a bad idea especially in winter time. You are more likely to harm then help your engine.
You need to read this and learn a bit more about motor...
03-07-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Posted By awe341

Since the problem occurs in cold wet weather it...

Since the problem occurs in cold wet weather it is most likely a spark issue rather then fuel.

The most common causes on these trucks are bad plug wires, condensation inside the distributer due to...
03-07-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,734
Posted By awe341

First thing you need to do is get the codes...

First thing you need to do is get the codes checked and let us know what they are.
Then clean the throttle body, EGR valve and IAC to knock out some other common issues with rough starting due to...
03-07-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,544
Posted By awe341

A few possibilities for you to check. First...

A few possibilities for you to check.

First thing, the IAC must be removed for proper cleaning. It should also be moving off of zero and making lots of adjustments as the RPM's change. If it...
03-07-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,431
Posted By awe341

Your pinging could mean that you are running...

Your pinging could mean that you are running lean. As such here are a few things that you can check that are the most common causes on these engines.

Check the PCV valve. It should be clean and...
03-07-2010, 04:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,480
Posted By awe341

If it's not loosing fluid and the brake fluid...

If it's not loosing fluid and the brake fluid flow isn't restricted then there is nothing to worry about.
03-04-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,490
Posted By awe341

It could also be a leaking lower intake manifold...

It could also be a leaking lower intake manifold gasket. Probably incorrectly sealed at the factory when the engine was rebuilt.
02-27-2010, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,108
Posted By awe341

What you describe sounds precisely like my S-10...

What you describe sounds precisely like my S-10 did a few weeks ago. The sound was driving me nuts and seemed impossible to pinpoint. Finally I poked around a bit with my mechanic's stethoscope probe...
02-21-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By awe341

From your description I would say to fix it. ...

From your description I would say to fix it.

The white smoke is very likely to be a leaking lower intake manifold gasket as they are very common to go on these trucks. The fact that it made it to...
02-21-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 45,469
Posted By awe341

I always use 5w-30 Mobil1 oil in all my vehicles...

I always use 5w-30 Mobil1 oil in all my vehicles unless the vehicle specifies otherwise.

Some of you seem to not really know what the difference is between 5w-30 and 10w-30. You should go here and...
02-21-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,480
Posted By awe341

That was the point of the question actually. How...

That was the point of the question actually. How exactly they are wearing unevenly can tell you what the underlying cause of your front end problems actually is.

From what you say of the tire...
02-20-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,480
Posted By awe341

Check your tires for uneven wear patterns. If...

Check your tires for uneven wear patterns. If there is one it can help to highlight the problem.
02-20-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By awe341

It would help considerably if you could describe...

It would help considerably if you could describe the noise.
02-20-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,252
Posted By awe341

If you are not getting spark then you will need...

If you are not getting spark then you will need to start diagnostics specific to the ignition system.
The ignition control module tends to be especially sensitive to heat and cold when they start...
02-20-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,729
Posted By awe341

For the fuel pump relay you can also switch it...

For the fuel pump relay you can also switch it out with many of the other relays such as the horn relay for testing purposes. Just be sure it is the same relay number.

A few other things that you...
02-20-2010, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By awe341

The 97 does not in fact have the under hood box....

The 97 does not in fact have the under hood box. Check for your additional fuses and relays behind the glove box.
02-20-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By awe341

From your description this sounds like the line...

From your description this sounds like the line that should connect to your vacuum cannister. It should be located near the front of the engine compartment if memory serves. It could very well have...
02-20-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By awe341

The most common problem that would cause your...

The most common problem that would cause your sputtering in wet conditions is needing new spark plug wires and or rotor and distributer on your truck. Another possibility is that you have sucked...
02-20-2010, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
Posted By awe341

Have you noticed anything else at all that is a...

Have you noticed anything else at all that is a bit off besides your gas mileage?
It may be something small but it could be key to locating the problem. For example having a bit less power on take...
02-20-2010, 04:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,480
Posted By awe341

At 85k miles it could be a wheel bearing hub...

At 85k miles it could be a wheel bearing hub assembly. However if you have no vibrations, humming noises, or ABS speed sensor errors then it might not be the bearing going just yet. A bad hub...
02-20-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,388
Posted By awe341

I did a bit of looking and apparently on the...

I did a bit of looking and apparently on the jimmy the location and color of the fuel pump test connector is slightly different then on the blazer.

I will see if I can locate a picture of it on...
02-18-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,808
Posted By awe341

It has a spring loaded automatic tensioner so it...

It has a spring loaded automatic tensioner so it can't be tightened manually. A new tensioner is around $35-40 and is about a ten minute job to change out on your truck.
02-18-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By awe341

That appears to be the main intake vac line. It...

That appears to be the main intake vac line. It is essentially the counterpart to the PCV valve on the other side of the engine.
02-18-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,002
Posted By awe341

You should also check for a sticking thermostat...

You should also check for a sticking thermostat and check your upper and lower radiator hoses to see if they are soft. A collapsing hose is a common cause of this problem.
02-18-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,312
Posted By awe341

According to the parts books that I have handy...

According to the parts books that I have handy they are different part numbers between the 2WD and the 4WD models. Just as they are different between the 2 door and 4 door models.

From what I can...
02-18-2010, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By awe341

Yup, that sounds like the coolant reservoir...

Yup, that sounds like the coolant reservoir overflow line, nothing to worry about there.

Your new noise is pretty difficult to pinpoint without being there. I would recommend pulling that tire and...
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