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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-20-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Ok, took it down to the dealer and it's a C0387...

Ok, took it down to the dealer and it's a C0387 code, I believe same as before. The tech wasn't getting any codes at first even though the light was on and the system wasn't working so we swapped...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-19-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,810
Posted By tntfaguy

Read this thread, we've been working the same...

Read this thread, we've been working the same issue. I had mine fixed for a little over a week and it went dead again, so I'm back to square one, but if I do get it figured out I will update. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Yea, thanks I just wish they would have done it...

Yea, thanks I just wish they would have done it for her for $20 or something. I'll see if I can find someone to read it so she doesn't have to drive all the way up here first.

Do you think using...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,704
Posted By tntfaguy

Why not just swap the encoder motors, why are you...

Why not just swap the encoder motors, why are you trying to remove the transfer case/
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

Honestly, it's hard for us to make that call w/o...

Honestly, it's hard for us to make that call w/o actually driving the vehicle. You do run the risk of making whatever it is worse, or even stranding yourself if something breaks.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Well, bad news. My sister just called and said...

Well, bad news. My sister just called and said it stopped working again. She has been using it all week in the snow here and working great, had it set in auto all week. She said she was driving...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

Some noise is normal when engaging/disengaging...

Some noise is normal when engaging/disengaging lots of parts moving. The other thing to check is see if you have a bunch of snow packed up in the front end including the wheels/driveshaft etc. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,138
Posted By tntfaguy

Honestly, that's the last thing you want to do in...

Honestly, that's the last thing you want to do in a cold climate during the winter. You want a thin base weight that will flow quickly up to the valve train. 30w is like molasses in the winter and...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

Make sure before you take out that front...

Make sure before you take out that front driveshaft from the front yoke that you mark the shaft and yoke with a sharpie or crayon so you put it back exactly how it was, that will keep the balance.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

Are you moving when you engage/disengage? let me...

Are you moving when you engage/disengage? let me know when you check that front u-joint...seems to be the next step in your diagnosis.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,138
Posted By tntfaguy

What weight of oil are you running. A good 5-30...

What weight of oil are you running. A good 5-30 syn or durablend would be good in cold temps. A lot of that additive stuff doesn't do anything, better off just running the oil as is. You also...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
Posted By tntfaguy

What are you referring to when you say...

What are you referring to when you say differential? Can you give us a part # so I can look it up?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

You may have a bad hub/bearing assembly. If you...

You may have a bad hub/bearing assembly. If you can rock the tire from side to side and back and forth w/o anything else moving, it's probably bad. Take the tire off and inspect. Once the wheel is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-13-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

Guys, we've offered up some suggestions, check...

Guys, we've offered up some suggestions, check the u-joint at the front differential. If it's good, check the rear joint at the transfer case. Like Swart said, most of these trucks it's a CV style...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-12-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 999
Posted By tntfaguy

Did the service 4wd light come on? Have you been...

Did the service 4wd light come on? Have you been through a lot of deep snow and packed up under the truck?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-12-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Yea, I think her primary issue was the TCEM...

Yea, I think her primary issue was the TCEM maybe, then the switch, but I really don't know. I do remember her saying it had a mind of it's own last year and would just randomly shift into 4wd, if...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-12-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Sister:icon_wink: No daughters yet! Do you...

Sister:icon_wink: No daughters yet!

Do you snowmobile up there? I ride quite a bit, mostly in MI. I'm in north central Indiana and it's just started snowing, but my buddies in MN and WI are...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-12-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

But you're saying only in 4wd correct? If so, I...

But you're saying only in 4wd correct? If so, I still say front ujoint, if it does it all the time, check wheels bearings.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-11-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,138
Posted By tntfaguy

I don't think this is too common in the 4.3's,...

I don't think this is too common in the 4.3's, but in a lot of the newer motors, the chevy's have notorious piston slap, even my new 08 does it. I hate it and think it should be fixed, but that's...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-11-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,937
Posted By tntfaguy

It sounds like you've got a bad u joint in the...

It sounds like you've got a bad u joint in the front end. $20, fairly easy to change depending on your level of mechanical knowledge. The tightness when turning is driveline binding and is normal,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-11-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By tntfaguy

There is a drain plug I circled in red. There is...

There is a drain plug I circled in red. There is a fill plug right above it. I've not had one of these out, so I wait for someone else to answer your question, or search around, I'm sure it's in...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-11-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By tntfaguy

Coming from higher up on the motor? Not a freeze...

Coming from higher up on the motor? Not a freeze plug is it? RonJon is probably right though.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-11-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Ok, job is done. Here was the process: ...

Ok, job is done. Here was the process:



I checked 4wd, ATC and Crank fuses, all were good.
I disconnected all connections at TCEM and they were clean as were the connections at the TCCM. I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-11-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By tntfaguy

I don't know where you're from, but autozone,...

I don't know where you're from, but autozone, advanced auto parts, etc will read codes for free.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-10-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Understood on the front axle. I actually...

Understood on the front axle. I actually compared it to my wife's truck when I had it over to the house last time since her system works fine.

Another question, I have read while searching...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-09-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Thanks. Just trying to do some research ahead of...

Thanks. Just trying to do some research ahead of time. I read a good thread between you and doodad on this issue....
https://blazerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23945&highlight=236

I will...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-09-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Swart, if I put in the TCCM from the JY and the...

Swart, if I put in the TCCM from the JY and the service 4wd light is on, could that be stored code from the previous truck or would it be current for my sisters truck? I'm going to be diagnosing...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
Posted By tntfaguy

Search around, I just read it in here somewhere. ...

Search around, I just read it in here somewhere. I think it was 55-60+
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,443
Posted By tntfaguy

What year is your truck? My '95 was threaded at...

What year is your truck? My '95 was threaded at the radiator, but Swart is correct, the newer ones were quick connects.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 897
Posted By tntfaguy

I think you answered your own questions. I would...

I think you answered your own questions. I would do the comp check on all cylinders, but if it wasn't seized from overheating, it could have warped the heads, and possibly caused a coolant leak...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
Posted By tntfaguy

Through all that it didn't throw any codes? So...

Through all that it didn't throw any codes? So you have spark now, but still not starting?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,443
Posted By tntfaguy

I've changed out a lot of these lines. Obviously...

I've changed out a lot of these lines. Obviously something either isn't tight, or sealing correctly. You didn't crossthread them did you? Was the little o-ring on the end of the line when you put...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By tntfaguy

No, just take it in to your local shop and have...

No, just take it in to your local shop and have them check it out for you. Like Swart said, make sure the coolant concentration is good, (usually is) unless someone has messed with it. Just make...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By tntfaguy

Coolant, hoses, belt and battery. I would also...

Coolant, hoses, belt and battery. I would also recommend running 5-30 in the winter. I'm next to you hear in Indy and it's frigid right now.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,827
Posted By tntfaguy

Could be the gauge or sensor. What year is your...

Could be the gauge or sensor. What year is your truck?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,669
Posted By tntfaguy

Swart is right. It's not just the front end...

Swart is right. It's not just the front end that's binding, it's the front vs rear. If you're turning right the wheels on the right are traveling a shorter distance than the driver side tires so...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,827
Posted By tntfaguy

x3....normal from what I remember of all my...

x3....normal from what I remember of all my 4.3's...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-05-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Thanks swart, I had it read at the dealer and...

Thanks swart, I had it read at the dealer and they're the ones that said the TCCM was shot and they could not clear it or reprogram it. I'll put the "new" one it in and have it re-read and see if it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-05-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By tntfaguy

Couple of questions, what year is your truck and...

Couple of questions, what year is your truck and what 4x4 system does it have, vacuum or electronic. Have you tried moving the truck slowly while engaging 4lo. It's possible sitting stationary that...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,629
Posted By tntfaguy

x2....my sister had a '94 with Central multiport...

x2....my sister had a '94 with Central multiport injection and it was leaking internally in the manifold. Ran rough and was hard to start. Took me forever to trace that down as it wasn't throwing...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,697
Posted By tntfaguy

I'm assuming all of your tires are the same size?...

I'm assuming all of your tires are the same size? You don't have bad u joints in the front shaft do you? Does it get worse if you turn the wheel while it's locked in?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,846
Posted By tntfaguy

Guys, I'm new to this site, but use many others...

Guys, I'm new to this site, but use many others similar for snowmobiles, Trailvoy.com for the wifes truck, etc. I'm diagnosing the exact same problem that Tinted is describing above. The dealer...
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