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10-23-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 1
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Posted By pmezo

At the risk of embarrassing myself... I think I...

At the risk of embarrassing myself... I think I found the problem.

I was checking over every wire running in and out of the pcm to see if anything was corroded or loose and I noticed one of the...
10-22-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By pmezo

Blower install causing transmission problems now?

So i did the blower in my 96 blazer and I'm having a few problems with the car now and I'm thinking they all have to be related somehow.

So when I put the new blower in, the circuit almost...
10-22-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By pmezo

Where exactly on the radiator does the res line...

Where exactly on the radiator does the res line go? I'm not finding anywhere to plug the thing into?
10-21-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By pmezo

Blower install problems

Just installed a new blower in my 96 blazer. Pretty sure I did everything right, but when i started the car, the new blower immediately started smoking and stopped working. The smoke was coming...
10-12-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By pmezo

Are these the same vacuum lines the run the 4x4? ...

Are these the same vacuum lines the run the 4x4?



That's what I was thinking... just wanted to make sure. I'm not even sure if I have rear a/c since the a/c doesn't work. Pretty sure there's...
10-12-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By pmezo

Blower questions

So the air isn't blowing as hard as it should on my 1996 blazer. It blows on all the levels, but it's just not blowing hard out of the vents at all. I'm also hearing squealing from the blower from...
07-25-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By pmezo

Thanks for the help spitty.

Thanks for the help spitty.
07-25-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By pmezo

So I was driving around tonight and it started...

So I was driving around tonight and it started making noise again. I started messing with the turn signals, hazards, and lights and the lights did it. When I switched between the high and low beams,...
07-24-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By pmezo

Doing a little research it sounds like the...

Doing a little research it sounds like the multifunction switch causes this issue a lot. Is there any way to verify before just throwing an $80 part at it? Other than the power locks, nothing else...
07-24-2012, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By pmezo

Ticking noise from relay box

So it sounds like one of the relays in the glove compartment of my 96 blazer is ticking. Any idea what the problem is? Does this mean one of the relays is bad or on it's way out?

No check engine...
07-17-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

Ok... I'll start with the power seats. Now...

Ok... I'll start with the power seats.

Now the harness under the seat... is there a specific plug I need to pull? I'm assuming it's under the drivers side seat, right?
07-15-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

So I finally got around to picking up that...

So I finally got around to picking up that multimeter and started messing around with it today. I unhooked the battery and set it on amps and it was reading about 13 amps with the car totally off. ...
06-28-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

Thanks... I'll go to home depot later and pick up...

Thanks... I'll go to home depot later and pick up a multimeter and report back.
06-28-2012, 02:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

Thanks for that simplified explanation. What...

Thanks for that simplified explanation. What you're saying makes sense.

Now... what should a normal multimeter read if there was no drain? You're saying it would read .145 amps or less, right? ...
06-27-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

I'll have to go pick up a multimeter. I'm...

I'll have to go pick up a multimeter. I'm guessing I can probably get one at an auto parts store or a radio shack.

But when you say .145 amps... is that what it should be reading if there wasn't...
06-24-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

Assuming the alternator isn't the issue... how do...

Assuming the alternator isn't the issue... how do i find a possible short that's draining the battery?
06-24-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,440
Posted By pmezo

Can't keep battery charged overnight

Ok... so here's the deal with my 96 blazer.

The battery is brand new, but it's dying every couple days and constantly needs to be jump started if I let it sit overnight.

Once the battery has...
05-20-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,583
Posted By pmezo

I know it's probably not the best way to do...

I know it's probably not the best way to do diagnostic testing, but I just sprayed some starting fluid in the intake and still no start. Strong crank, but won't turn over.

I'm guessing I must...
05-20-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,583
Posted By pmezo

Just checked... it's fine.

Just checked... it's fine.
05-20-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,583
Posted By pmezo

I mean it makes a very strong attempt to start......

I mean it makes a very strong attempt to start... it just won't turn over and fully start, so yeah, it gives a very strong crank attempt.

When I turn the car in the on position, I do hear that...
05-20-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,583
Posted By pmezo

96 blazer won't turn over

So I recently tried starting my 96 blazer and I can't get it to start over. It makes the typical start up noise like it always does (not like it would if the battery was dead or dying), but it just...
12-08-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

My only issue is getting these o2 sensors off. ...

My only issue is getting these o2 sensors off. This car has over 200k miles and i don't know if they've ever been changed and they're such a "female dog" to get off. B1S2 took me almost 3 hours to...
12-08-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

The new cat wasn't welded. I got a direct fit...

The new cat wasn't welded. I got a direct fit cat, so it was just bolted directly on.

I haven't looked under the car yet, but isn't b2s1 pretty far away from where the cat bolts on? At least far...
12-08-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Is the B2S1 02 sensor easy to get to or am i...

Is the B2S1 02 sensor easy to get to or am i going to have to put it on a lift? Obviously, i've never done this one before and it's pretty cold outside.

If there is a small exhaust leak (not sure...
12-08-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

So I put in the new cat and now I'm getting P0155...

So I put in the new cat and now I'm getting P0155 (B2S1). I never got this code before and now all of a sudden this code is coming up now.

Now do I have to put in a new B2S1 o2 sensor now too?
12-03-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

I asked this guy who owns a garage I go to...

I asked this guy who owns a garage I go to sometimes. He said he can put on a universal one for $180. Not too sure about the quality or the brand, but as long as I pass emissions to get this thing...
12-03-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Nope... i bought a new 02 sensor and just put it...

Nope... i bought a new 02 sensor and just put it in. No more p0141 code now. I spent over 3 hours getting B1S2 out. I don't know if I could have handled doing that all over again with B1S3.
...
12-03-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

No more p0141 heater code. I replaced bank 1...

No more p0141 heater code. I replaced bank 1 sensor 2, cleared the codes, drove about 50 miles, and now I'm getting p0420 and that's it.
12-03-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

So I switched out the O2 sensor and cleared the...

So I switched out the O2 sensor and cleared the codes. It took about 3 hours to break that rusted sensor loose, but I finally got it.

Drove about 40 miles and now I'm getting p0420 (Catalyst...
11-28-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

This rusted bolt will just not move. My hands...

This rusted bolt will just not move. My hands are throbbing and red and it just will not budge. For the last 2 hours i've been trying to get this thing to move and it's gotten me nowhere. This is...
11-28-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Any tips on getting this sensor off? I keep...

Any tips on getting this sensor off? I keep spraying with wd40 and letting it sit. Back and forth and this stupid thing will not budge.
11-28-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

So, if I try out your test, how long after I...

So, if I try out your test, how long after I switch the sensors on B1S2 and B1S3 does it take to throw a new code - if it even does throw a new code? Would this be on the next start up or I'll have...
11-27-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Thanks for the advice... good stuff. The car...

Thanks for the advice... good stuff.

The car is registered, but can't get it re-registered without passing emissions. That's what I need done. Registration needs to be renewed in a month or less,...
11-27-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Ok, thanks CSC, I get what you're saying. ...

Ok, thanks CSC, I get what you're saying.

So let me ask you this, what if the problem is BOTH, the heater circuit AND the catalytic converter... would that throw two different codes then? Right...
11-27-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Maybe the cat was never hollowed out then. I...

Maybe the cat was never hollowed out then. I don't know if it was or wasn't since I wasn't the one who did it, but if it's not throwing a code...?

Doing a little research, doesn't Bank 1 sensor 2...
11-27-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,648
Posted By pmezo

Emissions and P0141 code help

For a 96 Blazer 4x4:

So I've got my CT emissions test coming and I've got a couple issues.

First my check engine light is completely out, so I'll have to get a new bulb installed, but that...
05-30-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,394
Posted By pmezo

Yeah the line ran from the front axel all the way...

Yeah the line ran from the front axel all the way to the back one. The line was so rusted that it broke into like 5 pieces when removing. It was definitely pretty badly rusted and i have no idea...
05-29-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,394
Posted By pmezo

Brake line install price?

So my brake line along my driver side rusted through and i'm leaking brake fluid all over the place. The cars at the shop right now and they want to charge me $150 to replace and install a new line....
04-18-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,829
Posted By pmezo

96 blazer: battery terminal bolt stripped

The battery terminal bolt on the positive side battery for my 96 blazer is completely stripped. The only way i can loosen or tighten this thing is with vice grips. Any idea how i can replace this...
02-04-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

I havent done much driving at all since the...

I havent done much driving at all since the install. Maybe 2-3 miles. I only put about 40 miles on this truck a week if that.

It's not losing any coolant and it's not overheating, so maybe i'll...
02-04-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

Changed the thermostat and flushed the coolant...

Changed the thermostat and flushed the coolant and the temp is still going up and down, but mostly running too cold.

Any other ideas?
02-04-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,508
Posted By pmezo

I had this happen and it was my rear...

I had this happen and it was my rear differential. One of the gears cracked. You can just open it up and take a look. With mine there were pieces everywhere.
02-03-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

So i need to drain the coolant from the radiator...

So i need to drain the coolant from the radiator before removing the old thermostat? I thought i could just disconnect and spill a little. It actually has to be drained first?
02-03-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

I'd appreciate that whenever you get a chance

I'd appreciate that whenever you get a chance
02-02-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

I havent touched the coolant in the year and a...

I havent touched the coolant in the year and a half that i've had the car. I've never had to add anything to it.



I'm going to pick up one as soon as i get a chance. I really don't even know...
02-02-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

I've checked the coolant level pretty much on a...

I've checked the coolant level pretty much on a daily basis and it's definitely not dropping.
02-01-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

Oh and one thing i've noticed is my heat isn't...

Oh and one thing i've noticed is my heat isn't getting nearly as hot as it used to. Could both of these issues be caused by a faulty thermostat?

If yes, does the thermostat need to be replaced...
02-01-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

Nice to hear... so this is a common issue and...

Nice to hear... so this is a common issue and somethings not going?

I really don't care to much about it if nothings wrong. How easy of a fix is it?
02-01-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,132
Posted By pmezo

Temp guage randomly rises then drops

1996 blazer 4x4

So lately I've been noticing that my temperature guage has randomly been rising and then dropping to where it usually is.

What happens is the temp guage will started rising...
01-29-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By pmezo

You paid $500 for an alternator?? Man that sucks.

You paid $500 for an alternator?? Man that sucks.
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