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03-11-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,770
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I was reading the wrong diagnostics chart. There...

I was reading the wrong diagnostics chart. There is a 10 amp IGN E fuse in the underhood fuse block and it's good. As stated, the 30 amp fuse was replaced and the other 10 amp fuse in the AIR fuse...
03-07-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,770
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Two P0410 codes, one pending

I just got a 1999 LT 4-Door 4WD 4.3L which needs inspection and now shows the P0410 plus it lists it twice with a p/d tag. I reviewed posts from the last year or so involving a P0410 code. Some...
Forum: General Chat
11-20-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Thanks everyone for the feedback. My truck was...

Thanks everyone for the feedback. My truck was parked on the street in a distant neighborhood and I panicked for fear of it being impounded. $320/free towing was best offer. A shame to find out...
Forum: General Chat
11-18-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Any advice on salvage value or other options?

My 98 Blazer's front suspension was damaged from hitting a guard rail on the right front. My friends advise not driving it far, so I either drive it somewhere near Roxborough PA to get it repaired,...
06-21-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

OK, Captain, I won't try this myself. ...

OK, Captain, I won't try this myself. Spittybays, thanks for the second opinion.

What should a drain and recharge cost if there's no clutch or compressor repair needed?
06-20-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I think the squeal comes between the end of the...

I think the squeal comes between the end of the compressor (name? the part of the compressor I can see spinning off and on) and the pulley. I sprayed it with wd40 and it's not as bad now. From...
Forum: General Chat
06-20-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I hope you are right about this. I just posted a...

I hope you are right about this. I just posted a question on this very problem except I have a noisy, squealing compressor. I'll try giving it another shot of R134.

When you added more...
06-20-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

A/C compressor noise and charging issue

I'm trying to charge with an A/C Pro DIY kit. My compressor only comes on for a few seconds, making a squeel, while the pressure goes from 15 to 55. The compressor cuts out and the pressure goes...
03-14-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

The problem may have been the door latch sensor. ...

The problem may have been the door latch sensor. If working properly, it will turn on the dome light when you pull up the door handle even when the door is still closed. If the sensor is defective,...
03-14-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I don't think Advance did any tapping, while I...

I don't think Advance did any tapping, while I was shopping for other stuff. I did some banging before I pulled it to no avail.

Fortunately the starter on the '96 worked perfectly. Only...
03-09-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Voltage is good at the small terminal. No...

Voltage is good at the small terminal. No clicking. Terminals good. I removed the starter and Advance Auto says it has a defective internal terminal. I'm hoping the starter from my parts '96...
03-08-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,031
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

The door has a latch sensor that will turn on the...

The door has a latch sensor that will turn on the dome light when you pull the handle even when the door remains shut. If the locking mechanism is broken, the latch sensor may be telling you that. ...
03-08-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,430
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

With all these problems and no DTC? Maybe the...

With all these problems and no DTC? Maybe the SES light is burned out.

Was the leak down test successful?
03-08-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

How do you manually test the switch with the...

How do you manually test the switch with the motor running? Is there any other way to activate the switch? There's certain conditions for the brake and gears to get into lo and hi 4W drive.
03-08-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

All the lights come on, so the switch at least...

All the lights come on, so the switch at least does something. I also tested power was getting to the starter, if I did it right. Is that a solenoid sitting above the starter or maybe its part of...
03-08-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I can hear the fuel pump. I think that is all. ...

I can hear the fuel pump. I think that is all. I'm certain there's no clicking or anything else associated with the ignition.
03-08-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Need advice on troubleshooting a '98 Blazer no start problem

I just inherited a '98 Blazer that does not start. It was running fine and then after a trip to the store, it wouldn't start. The battery is good, cables cleaned at battery end, but not at the...
03-08-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 54,592
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

01TrailBlaze, I think this video would be...

01TrailBlaze,

I think this video would be useful under a special thread for known specific problems like this. Fortunately for me, I am subscribed to this thread and coincidentally I have a door...
12-15-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,289
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Shane, don't put gas in the throttle and don't...

Shane, don't put gas in the throttle and don't let the engine start to do the fuel test. If you have to, unplug the coil. Anyway I see the Captain has already moved on to the next step. He will go...
12-13-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,289
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Fuel pressure test is key on for a few seconds...

Fuel pressure test is key on for a few seconds while fuel pumps up pressure. Don't turn engine on. Pressure should ideally in low 60's. If pressure drops to 25 in 15 minutes, you'll have to...
12-13-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,978
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

In my case, it turned out to be the flasher...

In my case, it turned out to be the flasher behind the cigarette lighter.
12-13-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,155
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

It was the flasher behind the cigarette lighter. ...

It was the flasher behind the cigarette lighter. Swapped it with one from my old blazer and I'm ready for inspection.

Good thing it wasn't the hazard switch or the whole assembly. The assembly...
12-12-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,289
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I usually leave advice to the pros, but it's been...

I usually leave advice to the pros, but it's been three days with no response for you. If the check engine light is on, the first step is to read the codes or get them read at a parts shop and post...
12-12-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,155
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

96 Blazer - turn signals not working

My turn signals don't work, but the hazard lights all work. Researching the problem here, it seems there is some confusion over what causes these symptoms. One post leads me to believe changing or...
05-13-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I agree with El_Beautor. My leakdown test nailed...

I agree with El_Beautor. My leakdown test nailed it. What was happening was the first time starting in the morning, it would start right up. Then after driving awhile, like going to a store, it...
05-12-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Thumbs up Success!

O Captain! my Captain! My dreadful work is done,
First pull on plenum really sucked, but second time was fun,
The codes are clear, the engine purrs, to you I am indebted,
I followed close your...
05-12-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I'm curious what test he did to nail it down to a...

I'm curious what test he did to nail it down to a #5 injector? I'd hate to replace my spider again only to find out it was something else. Do you know what codes you have?
05-11-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I reconnected the fuel lines to the metering...

I reconnected the fuel lines to the metering block as you said. The fuel regulator was leaking.

Then I did a dumb thing. I took a chance on a spider which I had previously removed from an old...
05-11-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I got the plenum off just before the rain came...

I got the plenum off just before the rain came on. There's not much black left so that suggests major leaking in there from somewhere, right? Is the pressure regulator part of the spider assembly? ...
05-09-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Alright I switched the bushing on the test gauge...

Alright I switched the bushing on the test gauge with one in an adapter in the kit. What a relief to get the gauge working again. Repeating the tests gave the same results as earlier. Before...
05-08-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Hey, that easyautodiagnostics link is awesome. ...

Hey, that easyautodiagnostics link is awesome. What a great complement to the help available from the Blazer Forum.
05-07-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 740
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Sounds like a defective latch sensor. It turns...

Sounds like a defective latch sensor. It turns on the dome light even when the door is closed. If the latch sensor is defective, the dome (courtesy lights?) will stay on.

See this thread...
05-07-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I don't have your problem, but if I did I would...

I don't have your problem, but if I did I would get the codes read at a parts place or buy a scan tool. Assuming your SES indicator light on. You didn't say. I did a lot of work getting my Blazer...
05-07-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I had a problem finishing the fuel test. I...

I had a problem finishing the fuel test. I clamped the return line and repeated the test. I couldn't get any reading at all. So I removed the clamp on the return line and started the car to make...
05-06-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Is there any easy way to block the return? The...

Is there any easy way to block the return? The coupling near the firewall will be difficult and I'm leary of going near the tank because I busted a connector before switching tanks.
05-06-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

If I have a disconnect it wasn't quick or I...

If I have a disconnect it wasn't quick or I didn't find it. I removed the input to the filter and used a connector in the kit to block one end. That allowed me to isolate the pump. I think that is...
05-05-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I did the fuel test. The pressure went up to 60...

I did the fuel test. The pressure went up to 60 immediately, then dropped back to a steady 53 for a few seconds. Unfortunately it dropped steadily down to 20 or so in about a minute. Nowhere close...
05-05-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,415
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I'm not the expert advice you need, but I just...

I'm not the expert advice you need, but I just got some help for my case posted in the 2nd Gen S section with the same first two codes you have. The recommendation was to do a fuel pressure and...
05-05-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Thank you, Captain. This tells me where to...

Thank you, Captain. This tells me where to start. I'll get the fuel pressure and leakdown tester on my way home from church. Meanwhile I'll be praying for the case where my repairs turn out to be...
05-04-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Does SES mean the same as MIL referred to in the...

Does SES mean the same as MIL referred to in the code diagnostics? Does the order of the codes displayed by my OBD scan tool indicate which came first or are they just in numerical order? I have an...
05-04-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,810
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I'm just reading some related posts waiting for...

I'm just reading some related posts waiting for help myself. To me, random misfire is a P0300 code with a steady not flashing CEL/SES. Do you mean occaisional or intermittent steady SES or a...
05-02-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,469
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

P0300, then P0420, then P0101, with intermittent SES

Can anyone recommend how to fix my problem(s) systematically without replacing stuff unnecessarily?

I want to resolve any serious issues before Tues when I have a long trip planned. My 96 Blazer...
07-17-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Look under Tech Article (DIY) Index. ...

Look under Tech Article (DIY) Index. https://blazerforum.com/forum/tech-articles-diy-29/98-sir-airbag-disabling-enabling-procedures-37436/ This is for disabling/enabling the airbag. Not sure how...
07-15-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,207
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Yes, a short in the wiring could cause either...

Yes, a short in the wiring could cause either problem. Might be a good idea to solve the door lock problem which might be related. The endgate button is on the circuit with the driver side door...
07-15-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

I'm very interested in what a difference in new...

I'm very interested in what a difference in new battery will do. My battery is weak having been dead and recharged many times.

You had better results when the engine is on vs. off. What about...
07-14-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 645
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Well, maybe the switch on the drivers side is...

Well, maybe the switch on the drivers side is defective. My door doesn't seal well, so whenever it rains I grab a towel to make sure no water gets near that switch. Rust will prevent proper contact...
07-14-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

There is an airbag tech article in the DIY...

There is an airbag tech article in the DIY section or is DIY article in the tech section.

Also there's an article on the charging system.

If your abs liight is on, but not the brake system...
07-14-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 54,592
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Strange. Mine is 96 also.

Strange. Mine is 96 also.
07-14-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Sorry, I didn't read your post carefully enough. ...

Sorry, I didn't read your post carefully enough. Do you have a plug with four wires going into the pulse board from the front? If you pull that off and supply +12 volts to the C terminal (third...
07-13-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Chic_Bowdrie

Nice video. My Blazer failed inspection for some...

Nice video. My Blazer failed inspection for some things including the rear wiper which had a mind of its own like yours. I have another for parts so I just switched them thinking the other one was...
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