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11-29-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Can someone tell me where to look for the source...

Can someone tell me where to look for the source line that feeds the driver fender actuator? The hose going into it was always secure and it has no cracks in it.

Really seems my issue is vacuum...
10-25-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Yeah, I'm pretty much checking every vacuum line....

Yeah, I'm pretty much checking every vacuum line.

4x4 works flawlessly, and I just did the transfer case fluid and there wasn't any transmission fluid mixed in from what I can tell. I opened the...
10-25-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

The blower motor is a new AC delco one, seemed...

The blower motor is a new AC delco one, seemed fine with no issue with the wheel attached.

The air ducts are clean, I used my endoscope camera to poke around in the vent openings.

The heater...
10-22-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

I took out the battery and the battery tray...

I took out the battery and the battery tray tonight. The vacuum actuator there is intact and has the hoses connected properly, nothing loose.

If I squeeze this actuator I can hear air come out of...
10-20-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

If you have this diagram and if it shows what the...

If you have this diagram and if it shows what the vacuum should be at what points, please post it. I might end up getting a mityvac yet.
10-20-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Actually, you've been a great help and I...

Actually, you've been a great help and I appreciate your attention.

I was thinking that if a blend door was only opening part-way it would restrict flow.

My floor vac module I replaced...
10-18-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,088
Posted By unpredictable1

I second this, could also be lower ball joints...

I second this, could also be lower ball joints too if it's a clunkity-clunk clunk type sound while going over road imperfections.

In all my vehicles that needed tie rods, clunking wasn't the...
10-17-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

It appears all my doors are still intact. I even...

It appears all my doors are still intact. I even used my newly acquired endoscope camera and shoved it in through the vents and everything from what I can see looks good. (no debris)

I'm concerned...
10-17-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,280
Posted By unpredictable1

Crisis adverted for now - I somehow by absolute...

Crisis adverted for now - I somehow by absolute fluke found the end piece of the arm with the nub on it.

Redneck'd a fix for now with JB Weld Plastic Bonder and so far it seems to be incredibly...
10-17-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

So I replaced the blend door actuator, seems like...

So I replaced the blend door actuator, seems like the factory unit was a better design, and I even bought the AC delco replacement. (new one is GM# 89018365 vs the factory 16163982 It is the one for...
10-16-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,280
Posted By unpredictable1

White plastic arm on blend door broke off, I'm assuming it's a dash pull now?

While changing the blend door actuator on my 2001 Blazer with auto climate, I was putting the actuator back on the blend door white plastic arm and little tab - and with hardly any sort of...
10-15-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

So I stopped looking at this because I just got...

So I stopped looking at this because I just got tired of being up underneath the dash etc.

Could someone tell me if the blend door actuator is faulty could that be my prob?

No matter what...
10-15-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By unpredictable1

Does it do it while the HVAC controls are off? I...

Does it do it while the HVAC controls are off? I have the prob as well with my 01 with auto climate, and even when I turn the controls off, the blower motor is off, hot air is still trickling out...
01-07-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

Before I start replacing anything else, I think I...

Before I start replacing anything else, I think I might put my Blazer on level ground a pull the transfer case fill plug after reading this link...

Maybe my 01 has this problem?

GMC Sonoma &...
12-17-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

What is that part actually called? If I can see...

What is that part actually called? If I can see how to get it out - I'd just replace it. I'm grasping at straws now that the doors are intact and my actuators open and close/extend. (edit: I think I...
12-15-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

That's a pic from my 01 Blazer LT with the auto...

That's a pic from my 01 Blazer LT with the auto climate HVAC.

That there is what's behind the pull-out ashtray and is some sort of master vacuum control unit.

Not sure my HVAC controls could be...
12-14-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

So I got energetic tonight and decided to take...

So I got energetic tonight and decided to take another stab at it. Evene with the truck off, there's plenty vacuum on that upper actuator - it's hard to extend out by hand.

I disconnected it from...
12-13-2014, 02:56 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

no one changed that upper door hey?

no one changed that upper door hey?
12-11-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,358
Posted By unpredictable1

I'm curious if you have some gummed up residue...

I'm curious if you have some gummed up residue around the throttle body blade, keeping it from closing properly.

Super easy to check, and good maintenance anyways, pop the air intake off the...
12-09-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

So I went and looked at this again tonight since...

So I went and looked at this again tonight since I did some maintenance, figured why not have another look.

Actuator with the red/blue vac wire seems to work. I disconnected the actuator - it...
12-03-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

I actually replaced one of my driver foot area...

I actually replaced one of my driver foot area vacuum actuators. Everything in there seemed to be moving fine other than it was hit or miss if one actuator would fully extend - even with the new one....
12-02-2014, 11:29 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 78,189
Posted By unpredictable1

I have this exact problem with my HVAC, however...

I have this exact problem with my HVAC, however my 4x4 works on demand without issue. If i change the air directional knob, I'll be lucky if it somewhat changes the airflow direction but as I'm...
11-01-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

I agree it's common, but most of the posts don't...

I agree it's common, but most of the posts don't turn up part numbers so I figured I'd put mine in for the sake of someone searching like me down the road.
11-01-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,664
Posted By unpredictable1

Hey man great job - I noticed you didn't leave...

Hey man great job - I noticed you didn't leave the hatch removable if you were stuck on the side of the road in the future, but that could be a while :)

Any chance at some measurements of the...
10-30-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Maybe my posts are invisible here lol but I have...

Maybe my posts are invisible here lol but I have the name and part number incase anyone is wondering, ACDelco GM Original Equipment 15-72684 for the vacuum unit under the dash near the driver right...
10-29-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Does anyone know what the actuator is called is...

Does anyone know what the actuator is called is under the dash where the center console meets the lower dash? It controls the air directional and from the videos I saw online - I have this problem...
10-27-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 77,704
Posted By unpredictable1

I did this, pretty easy to do. Throttle is...

I did this, pretty easy to do. Throttle is definitely more sensitive, probably didn't gain any horsepower from it though.

I ported the airbox while I was at it. Not sure it makes a difference on...
10-25-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,250
Posted By unpredictable1

Awesome, thanks for the help man!

Awesome, thanks for the help man!
10-24-2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,250
Posted By unpredictable1

Fair enough, don't think it was wired out of...

Fair enough, don't think it was wired out of phase - it was a harness I got from crutchfield, I didn't re-wire anything myself. Although I found first gen explorer speakers terrible anyways.
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10-23-2014, 01:09 PM
10-15-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,250
Posted By unpredictable1

01 With Bose, getting new deck, bypass or integrate Bose amp?

I see lots of posts on how to wire stuff with Bose and different adapters, to bypass it and integrate it.

But my question is, for someone who is only going to run the factory speakers and just...
10-15-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Is there a way to confirm this? I don't want to...

Is there a way to confirm this? I don't want to chuck the cash for a new part and it not being the problem...
10-10-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,623
Posted By unpredictable1

I've always had good luck with Dynomax Super...

I've always had good luck with Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers. They increase flow and are fairly quiet. Tone is a little deeper than stock.

Never had one on a 4.3 before though. (this is my first...
09-30-2014, 11:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Ok, so I think I may have a combination of blend...

Ok, so I think I may have a combination of blend door and/or temp door problem.

While driving today and the heater on hot and set to dash vents - it gets really hot like it should but not moving...
09-24-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

Is there a way without removing the dash to see...

Is there a way without removing the dash to see if there's debris in the heater core area?
09-24-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 36,342
Posted By unpredictable1

If anyone locates the exact location to cut via...

If anyone locates the exact location to cut via pictures, post them - I'll so do this.
09-23-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,882
Posted By unpredictable1

01 Blazer has weak air flow from heater, new blower motor, new control module

I have no problem with the temps, it blows really hot.

I can select the speed and it goes from low to high as it should, I can change directional as well. I pulled down the glove box and all the...
09-17-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,386
Posted By unpredictable1

So through all this, it was my blower motor...

So through all this, it was my blower motor blowing the fuse when the new module was installed. Strange I know - but I got a new blower motor in and now it works - no fuses blowing.

My problem now...
09-14-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,386
Posted By unpredictable1

If I pull the HVAC1 fuse in the driver door jamb,...

If I pull the HVAC1 fuse in the driver door jamb, the blower motor still comes on with the older hvac blower motor control module.
09-14-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,386
Posted By unpredictable1

Hook up the old hvac control module, when you...

Hook up the old hvac control module, when you secure the ground the blower fires up with the truck completely off with no key. However the fuse doesn't blow.

However, if leaving it going, get in...
09-14-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,386
Posted By unpredictable1

I'm about to drive this thing off a cliff I hate...

I'm about to drive this thing off a cliff I hate electrical that much.

All the wiring from the module to the fuse block looks good, not grounding out.

As soon as I set the ground wire of the 3...
09-13-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,386
Posted By unpredictable1

New HVAC module, when I connect it up, blows 30A fuse under hood

2001 Blazer with auto climate. The blower would stay on even with the truck off and key out.

Got a new AC Delco HVAC blower motor control module. Connect up the harnesses, there's one...
08-02-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,078
Posted By unpredictable1

2001 Blazer with auto climate, blower won't turn off even with key out

I went to the local Pick n Pull because I read on here that it's most likely the blower motor control module that's bad. The blower motor comes on the moment you connect everything up, even with the...
Forum: Builds
07-30-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,476
Posted By unpredictable1

This is the exact lift combo I want to do on my...

This is the exact lift combo I want to do on my 01 black Blazer.

But for a daily driver I may stick with 31s or 32s because I'd rather not do any cutting.

Great looking rig!
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