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Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-18-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By TDS-MN

Yup, these things have fuses for individual side...

Yup, these things have fuses for individual side headlights, and against most everything that I learned about electricity, with a bad fuse it will still get some voltage and you will get some Odd...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-28-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By TDS-MN

I had one installed at a local stereo and...

I had one installed at a local stereo and accessory shop. Been very happy with it, and how trouble-free it has been since day 1. I did look into doing the job myself, but research left me feeling...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
06-17-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By TDS-MN

The rear carrier does look awesome on your Blazer...

The rear carrier does look awesome on your Blazer for sure. Seeing pictures made me really consider it, but I have not fully convinced myself. yet.
I'm not running that big of a tire, but having...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
06-16-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By TDS-MN

Spare tire hoist

Hey All,
Wondering if anyone has any advice, or experience with fixing/replacing the spare tire hoist, that holds and carries the spare under the truck, behind the rear axle? The other day my cable...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-22-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By TDS-MN

Been thru all relays under the hood, and...

Been thru all relays under the hood, and multi-function switch replaced, headlight switch replaced, still no resolution. Leads me to a wiring issue probably on the ground side I'm guessing. I'm...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-21-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 483
Posted By TDS-MN

While I never did find a T-in harness, when I was...

While I never did find a T-in harness, when I was looking to add trailer wiring to my '98, I did find an pigtail of terminated wires wrapped up at the factory and stuffed behind the bumper. So I was...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
11-15-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By TDS-MN

UPDATE: Still fighting this one. Curious if...

UPDATE: Still fighting this one. Curious if anyone knows where the headlight wiring is grounded? Do the harnesses all share a ground via the HDLP GND relay? That is what it looks like to me based...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-22-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By TDS-MN

I had my local shop swap in a new multi-function...

I had my local shop swap in a new multi-function switch. Did not have any effect on the current headlight situation, but it did solve my incessant turn signal relay clicking at least.

Next up...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-11-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By TDS-MN

Awesome, thanks for compiling and sharing that...

Awesome, thanks for compiling and sharing that diagram.

I don't believe that the projector halogens draw any more or less than the OE halogens, but it uses an H-1 in a aftermarket housing...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-11-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By TDS-MN

Unintentional quad headlight, want to restore orig function

Hey All,

Just noticed the other morning, that I've got something different going on with my headlights. Up until then, things had been working as they always had. DRL's with the high beam bulbs...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
11-18-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By TDS-MN

Aw F%$&, turns out my $40 hoof needs to be...

Aw F%$&, turns out my $40 hoof needs to be stripped back to metal, for new primer and paint. That puts the cost about equal to buying a steel cowl that is ready for paint according to the last...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
11-08-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By TDS-MN

Oh, I will get some pics once I get the project...

Oh, I will get some pics once I get the project done. Not sure how soon I can make it come together. After the first quote, I was thinking maybe I need to learn to spray automotive paint myself,...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
11-07-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By TDS-MN

Yes, it was difficult to find a straight one in...

Yes, it was difficult to find a straight one in the salvage yard. I did not set out for the GMC style specifically, but I have always liked the look a little more than the center ridge that my OE...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
11-03-2018, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By TDS-MN

Hood replacement planning

Hey All,

I'm looking to swap hoods on my Blazer. I found a decent GMC hood at the salvage yard, that is nice and straight but in need of paint.
So my question is regarding the hinge mounting...
Forum: General Chat
09-15-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By TDS-MN

I just pulled the trigger on a set of 1" spacers...

I just pulled the trigger on a set of 1" spacers for the rear only to go along with the new set of tires. I really like how they help fill the wheel well better.

I do have an extra pair to sell...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By TDS-MN

So is the flow in at the pintle, and out the...

So is the flow in at the pintle, and out the other hole, or do I have that backwards? Still trying to learn a little more about it for future reference.
But hoping that I won't need to work with...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-19-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By TDS-MN

Well, so far so good. I decided on Saturday Am...

Well, so far so good. I decided on Saturday Am that I would take a run to the salvage yard, and grab a different EGR valve, so I could swap out and see if I was still having issues, just out of...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By TDS-MN

I don't have a 'usual' fuel brand, pretty much...

I don't have a 'usual' fuel brand, pretty much whatever I might be near when the need arises, so I doubt that I'd be able to point at any specific brand as causing me more than the next.

Will try...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By TDS-MN

Thanks for the response. Will removal and...

Thanks for the response. Will removal and cleaning of the valve solve anything, or are there carbon chunks always flowing thru the system? I have had success in the past simply swapping valves...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2015, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By TDS-MN

looking for EGR issue guidance

Hey All,

Hoping maybe someone else has been thru this same issua and ca share their experience. Currently getting p0404, p0405, p1404 codes, relating to the EGR valve readings. I've only got a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-19-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By TDS-MN

That is great news. Leaves you with a good...

That is great news. Leaves you with a good feeling, doesn't it? I was thrilled with a 'free' fix. I too did not really see any visibly bad joints, but just heating each and renewing the bond with...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-17-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By TDS-MN

I think there was a how-to post somewhere on the...

I think there was a how-to post somewhere on the site that I had in-hand when I tackled this job. There was a diagram that pointed to the connections.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-16-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,435
Posted By TDS-MN

Access to the circuit board is pretty easy, and...

Access to the circuit board is pretty easy, and if you are comfortable using a soldering gun, you could have it fixed in well under an hour. I think that a replacement board was around $40 thru a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-13-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,746
Posted By TDS-MN

P0306 code & related issues?

Hey All,

Hoping someone who has done some troubleshooting might be able to share a bit of advice.

One cold day over the past winter (sub-zero), I got a call from my wife, who said that the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-07-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,991
Posted By TDS-MN

remote oil line replacement

Hey All,

Well, I'm dealing with a pretty serious oil leak again from the lines between the engine and oil filter, as well as some weeping from the lines to the radiator/cooler. This after having...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-06-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By TDS-MN

Ah, interesting to hear. I have noticed moisture...

Ah, interesting to hear. I have noticed moisture inside the light assembly, makes me wonder about the condition of my board inside now after reading of your experience. The wire harness that I can...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-06-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By TDS-MN

hi-mount brake light in-op

Hey All,

Noticed that my LED brake light array at the top of the rear hatch, does not light up when brakes are applied.

Where should I start my troubleshooting? I'd be surprised if that...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
10-28-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By TDS-MN

done!

yes, that project is now on the "Done" list. It was as easy as described. Those 2 screws under the door pull handle were difficult to see, but easy enough to remove and replace. The mirror...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
10-21-2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By TDS-MN

Thanks to both of you, that info will be helpful....

Thanks to both of you, that info will be helpful. I know those press-in 'christmas tree' fasteners you speak of, good to know what I'm going to be dealing with. Yes, I did mean the side view...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
10-18-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By TDS-MN

int door panel removal tips?

Hey All,

Have to remove the Driver's door interior panel, have a broken rear-view mirror to fix. Any tips and/or tricks to make this task simple and pain-free for a first-timer? This is on the...
Forum: General Chat
06-14-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,095
Posted By TDS-MN

I'll echo the other statements, that was a great...

I'll echo the other statements, that was a great post. I recently decided to run some full symthetic, now that i stopped the leakage problem I was having. I had tried it once before, but that stuff...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-05-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,470
Posted By TDS-MN

Hmm, interesting, I wasn't aware that the 2wd...

Hmm, interesting, I wasn't aware that the 2wd setup was different. I'll have to look for a parts diagram I guess to understand more.

On my 4wd, the adapter takes the place of where a filter...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-31-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,470
Posted By TDS-MN

I sort of wish that I had attempted this repair...

I sort of wish that I had attempted this repair myself, just to see how the adapter all works in there. The seal kit you can buy retail has the o-rings, what looked like a couple gaskets, and smaller...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-24-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,470
Posted By TDS-MN

There are also apparently different sized o-rings...

There are also apparently different sized o-rings in the seal kit. I had a local shop replace lines on my Blazer, and they also replaces the seal at the adapter. It resumed leaking after a couple...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-23-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,371
Posted By TDS-MN

Ah, good to know. I have actually purchased some...

Ah, good to know. I have actually purchased some of the single gaskets from O'Reilly when i was fighting leaking lines at the oil filter adapter a while back. I had good luck with those actually,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-23-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,371
Posted By TDS-MN

Oh, thanks. That looks promising. I have had...

Oh, thanks. That looks promising. I have had good luck with all other felpro products that I've used. I'm surprised there are so many pieces.

That is what it seems like, that I'll be removing...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-22-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,371
Posted By TDS-MN

Chasing recurring oil leak

Hey All,

I'm looking for ideas to solve the oil leak issue I'm having. Have thrown some parts at it so far, and it's still dripping.

At the adapter on the engine, which the lines up to the...
Forum: Engine & Internal
04-18-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By TDS-MN

If the 'tapping' noise happened while you had the...

If the 'tapping' noise happened while you had the key turned to start, it may have just been the starter trying to engage? Did the engine start or not?

The above poster was heading towards an...
Forum: Off Roading
03-13-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Posted By TDS-MN

Another MN member checking in, I'm also in the NW...

Another MN member checking in, I'm also in the NW suburbs of the Twin Cities. Never had my Blazer off-road either really, I use mine as a daily driver to and from work mostly, but take it on road...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-08-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,132
Posted By TDS-MN

Interesting. I know that you can get the fobs...

Interesting. I know that you can get the fobs from various sources for pretty cheap, and it would require the programming to get them to talk to the reciever. Could you explain a little more how...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-07-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,132
Posted By TDS-MN

Keyless entry retro-fit?

Hey All,

My '98 Blazer has power locks, but not the remote key fob to lock and unlock the doors. Curious if anyone has ever done a retro-fit? Would like to be able to lock/unlock remotely if...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
11-03-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Posted By TDS-MN

I had a similar failure in my '98 Blazer about 9...

I had a similar failure in my '98 Blazer about 9 months ago. After a little research, i found that it wasn't uncommon for the gauge cluster to fail. There are several places out there that will...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
02-14-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,661
Posted By TDS-MN

I don't know if there would be a way to do what...

I don't know if there would be a way to do what you are asking, but I do know that when a dash cluster is replaced at teh dealership, and they order a replacement cluster, they have to tell them what...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-26-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,458
Posted By TDS-MN

I've read online that the control module board...

I've read online that the control module board can get a little flaky and cause erratic wiper operation. Apparently this is a somewhat common issue with these trucks, and a replacement board is even...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-26-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By TDS-MN

usually if the indicator needle goes all the way...

usually if the indicator needle goes all the way beyond the normal limiits in either direction, it's due to an open or shorted ground at the sending unit. I know that one direction indicates open,...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-26-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,692
Posted By TDS-MN

I haven't heard of the exact scenario that you're...

I haven't heard of the exact scenario that you're describing, but I have heard from my dealership service rep, that the dash clusters have been know to go bad on these trucks. I actually just had...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-07-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,581
Posted By TDS-MN

Update if anyone cares: 1) found wires...

Update if anyone cares:

1) found wires that had been chewed by rodent/mouse at the fuel tank sending unit. Repaired, and the Gas Gauge now works again, and the SES indicating odd voltages at...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-05-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,581
Posted By TDS-MN

multiple electrical issues all of a sudden

Hey All,

AS the thread title says, my Blazer has been hit by multiple issues recently, that seem to be electrical in nature. Wondering if anyone here has experienced any of these?

1) Gas...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-29-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By TDS-MN

Maple syrup-like smell is almost always...

Maple syrup-like smell is almost always antifreeze. Likely a leak somewhere in the system, could be a heater core, could be a hose under the hood, or anywhere inbetween. Good luck tracking it down....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-28-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,275
Posted By TDS-MN

oil leak at filter bracket

Hey All,

OK, so after trying a new set of gaskets from the dealer parts desk, and a set of 'generic' ones from the local O'Reilly's, I still have a significant oil leak, where the lines from the...
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