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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-17-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

People should continue to have issues with this...

People should continue to have issues with this if they follow the parts persons instructions. Whatever database they use to get this part, has it listed wrong. So when they tell you which goes...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-04-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

I use this forum to fix everything on my 2000 and...

I use this forum to fix everything on my 2000 and 1996 Blazers.
Just did the door pins/bushings the other day. Piece of cake. Just followed the pics from one of the posts. It took me 20 minutes...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-28-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

Holy crap. Then the parts book must have them...

Holy crap. Then the parts book must have them listed wrong. I made sure the girl wrote the sides down on each box for me. I watched her specifically do that. And she is not the typical idiot behind...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-01-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

Ok, I call my problem FIXED. I performed...

Ok, I call my problem FIXED. I performed driveability tests for about two weeks after my last post. I thought that since replacing the EGR valve I could not get get it to reset correctly with the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-06-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,117
Posted By Kimchoc

Went through this with 2 different blazers. I...

Went through this with 2 different blazers. I invested in a fuel test gauge that screws right onto the fuel rail on the back of the manifold.
You can go two ways. You can parts replace or you can...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-05-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,205
Posted By Kimchoc

Spider change not a bad job at all. take your...

Spider change not a bad job at all. take your time, print out a few guides from the net, read them over several times before you do it and its really easier than you think. Truck runs 1000% better. I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-02-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

I can tell you EXACTLY what the problem is. I...

I can tell you EXACTLY what the problem is. I just fixed my original sending unit and am making a video for Youtube. No more having to buy the entire sending unit fuel pump gizmo.
BTW, the dealer...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-02-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

Kyle, yes I will do that. I have been reading...

Kyle, yes I will do that.
I have been reading again today. Many threads talk about the re-learn issue. So many guys have the same problem. cant get it to stop cel after new valve.
Can you point...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-02-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

I understand that clearly. I think the odds of it...

I understand that clearly. I think the odds of it happening are remote.
Its also clearly a drivability issue. I just drove 22 miles before the CEL came on again. All highway driving except 2. The...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-02-2010, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

I peeled back loom and looked at the wires for...

I peeled back loom and looked at the wires for about 6-7 inches from the plug. They looked fine, no chafing. I mean, they are protected by the loom and the plug itself looks fine.
No I haven't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-01-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

Thanks for relocating me. I read that...

Thanks for relocating me.

I read that write-up and understand EGR valve operation and how the computer arrives at setting a P1404 code.
And I read the steps to re-learn the new EGR valve. I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-01-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,872
Posted By Kimchoc

P1404 - Replaced EGR...

I guess this is as good as any to ask. I replaced my fuel pump gas guage deal in the tank and since then on that same day I have had a P1404 code. I can clear it with my Digimoto software and it...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-03-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

The 3/4 wrench is actually for the proportioning...

The 3/4 wrench is actually for the proportioning valve located just ahead of the ABS unit. At least that is what it looks like to me. I just used the slang term ABS unit because it is attached to it....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-02-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

10-4. I'll be sure to report back. After some...

10-4. I'll be sure to report back. After some bleeding up at the proportioning valve and ABS, I am inclined to think there is air there. Depending on how I bleed it, the pedal changes in stiffness....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-02-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

I agree. Possibly, but for both of them to go bad...

I agree. Possibly, but for both of them to go bad EXACTLY after I put on the calipers? Chances are remote. So its on the list, but pretty far down it. You have to remember, there was NO problem with...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-02-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

Heres my thinking. If they have, they are shut...

Heres my thinking. If they have, they are shut off correct? So there would not be nice clear fluid at a significant stream coming from them when I bled. And, if they are shut off, then I would have a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-02-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

I better explain a bit better. The vehicle had no...

I better explain a bit better. The vehicle had no issues other than the squealing of the wear indicators on the rear. At that point it was a simple rear pad change. There was no locking up of the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-02-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

Not relevant for two reasons. I replaced the...

Not relevant for two reasons. I replaced the calipers. Then replaced one of them again just in case I got a new one that was bad.

In this Blazer, the parking brake system is not connected in any...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-01-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

Yeah, I thought of that but I have done the same...

Yeah, I thought of that but I have done the same procedure so many times I cant count. Take of the MC cap, push pistons back slowly with C clamp. Good to go. But I agree, it certainly has the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-01-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

I've considered that. But don't we believe our...

I've considered that. But don't we believe our eyes? There is no air coming from the lines when I bled them. None. The system was never opened past the rear calipers. I'd like to examine something...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-01-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 47,677
Posted By Kimchoc

Exclamation What is worng with my brakes?

I am working on a 2000 S10 4WD

Last Saturday my girl complained of squeaking. I checked front and rear and rear was down to the indicators. I replaced the pads, using caliper to push pistons back...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-21-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,449
Posted By Kimchoc

Yes, far too expensive. Go to the dealer. I did...

Yes, far too expensive. Go to the dealer. I did mine and it runs frekkin perfect now...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-21-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,354
Posted By Kimchoc

Ok, I stumbled my way through it. I would have...

Ok, I stumbled my way through it. I would have preferred knowing what to do but its all good.

Hopefully this review will help someone in the future. I found nothing on searches for the specfic...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
04-21-2010, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,354
Posted By Kimchoc

In dash turn signal bulb replacement

How do you replace the indicator bulb in the dash? Turn signals work fine, the bulb is out I suspect.. It was dim for a few months, then went out altogether.

edit:. I guess this has turned into...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-31-2008, 05:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: Where to find odb2 specs? 96 Blazer 4.3

Um, yes. I imagine it IS different for each engine. Nothing new there. Inst that the point of having a set of data that is in an "acceptable range" and then someone can compare? I can google any...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,821
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: after new fuel pump, runs only for 5 seconds

argh. I don't want to hear that. Yeah I think I've out one pump in my 79K10.
I bought the GM Blazer pump from the dealer about 3 years ago. Damn... 2 hours huh? Got any tips or short cuts for...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,821
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: after new fuel pump, runs only for 5 seconds

Do you have any idea why you are replacing $250 fuel pumps at the rate of one per year? That sounds distressing.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,821
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: after new fuel pump, runs only for 5 seconds

Good lord. LOL Just Google blazer fuel pump and you'll see who has had the problem before. No offense but this problem seems to plague every blazer owner on all the forums. After Googleing you'll...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By Kimchoc

Where to find odb2 specs? 96 Blazer 4.3

I have the Digimoto odb2 software and am using it with my laptop to diagnose an issue on my 96 S-10 blazer 4.3eng. I get a lot of data and i need to know what the acceptable specs are for my vehicle....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,724
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: 96 S10 Hard to start when hot

Ok, getting back to this issue now as it has gotten a bit worse and has thrown some codes. It threw a rich condition and multiple misfire. Taking a bit longer to start when hot. Slight hesitation on...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-14-2008, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,724
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: 96 S10 Hard to start when hot

Ok, thanks. I've done that pressure check before when getting ready to replace the fuel pump. I just wanted to know what specifically we would be looking for with respect to the hot start issue.
...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-14-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,724
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: 96 S10 Hard to start when hot

Vehicle runs smooth as butter once started. Idles perfect. No missing at all. MPG is around 20 like its always been. It starts, but not split second like it used to. Sometimes 2 secs, sometimes 3...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-14-2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,724
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: 96 S10 Hard to start when hot

uh, anyone?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,724
Posted By Kimchoc

96 S10 Hard to start when hot

This problem has slowly changed to "all the time". It used to do it infrequently and now, nearly every time.

When cold, it fires right up, when hot, it takes maybe 3-4 seconds.
Fuel pump...
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
05-08-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 29,349
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: How-To: EGR Valve Cleaning

NICE stuff. Great write ups !!!!!
Much appreciated here in Va. Beach.

Gary B.
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
05-08-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 29,349
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: How-To: EGR Valve Cleaning

can you post a link to the MAF sensor cleaning?
Thanks
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-07-2008, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,490
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: 1996 ecm fuse keeps blowing

I dont know for sure. I had it in for the problem(no start) at the dealership and they claimed it was a timing chain. I didnt know about eh fuse before I had it towed there. I was a bit suspicious on...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
05-01-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,490
Posted By Kimchoc

RE: 1996 ecm fuse keeps blowing

Joe, I am having the EXACT same problem! I am at stoplight, I go to accel and the car dies. Fuse blown. 3rd time now. I also get a skip when driving interstate speeds. Only a slight blip but...
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