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09-17-2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
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Posted By carpboy

This is OEM. So, while fixing my rotten...

This is OEM.

So, while fixing my rotten soldering on the odometer (https://blazerforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-s-series-1995-2005-tech-41/98-blazer-mileage-prnd21-%2A%2Afixed%2A%2A-16911/#post130451),...
09-10-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By carpboy

Radio Display Dead

Radio works fine though.

Is there any troubleshooting to get this to work or do I need a new radio/faceplate?

Thanks.
08-27-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By carpboy

'98 Blazer Instrument Cluster

I too have the intermittent IC. The shift indicator and odometer are out. Last year at inspection time, I removed it and found if it was flexed a certain way everything worked. I went over it looking...
12-21-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 554
Posted By carpboy

98 4.3 Not Charging

Getting almost 30A coming out of the alternator, < 1 amp actually into battery.

Battery was suddenly dead (this vehicle has a long history of interior lights killing the battery), trickle charger...
07-19-2016, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By carpboy

I use a loupe for surface stuff. Works great,...

I use a loupe for surface stuff. Works great, except I'm prone to burning my nose.

I'll go through and hit those, probably ground pins are candidates as well.
07-18-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By carpboy

1998 Instrument Cluster Board - Odometer and PRNDL Intermittent

I have been experiencing the intermittent odometer and shift indicator. They go in and out, can sometimes bang it to get it on, but not always. I've seen the tach go crazy once.

With inspection...
03-18-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 63,138
Posted By carpboy

OK, more info, none of it encouraging. I...

OK, more info, none of it encouraging.

I checked the positioning pot and found it to be a single turn 8.2k one. The resistance will go to zero, briefly open, then go back to 8.2k as you turn the...
03-18-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 63,138
Posted By carpboy

Correction - there is indeed feedback. The blue...

Correction - there is indeed feedback. The blue gear sits on a pot, I didn't even notice it.

Knowing this now I will try some more homing experiments.
03-17-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 63,138
Posted By carpboy

Thanks for posting Twip. I appreciate the help,...

Thanks for posting Twip. I appreciate the help, you and Swartllk have helped me several times over the years.

I wasn't able to do as you suggested - I will try that soon. What I did do was find...
03-17-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 63,138
Posted By carpboy

OK - here is my scenario. 98 4 dr 4wd,...

OK - here is my scenario.

98 4 dr 4wd, climate control.

Wife complained about heat always on and 'making noise'.

When the ignition is on a movement is heard down under the dash, sure sounds...
07-31-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,353
Posted By carpboy

Thanks, I thought it all was one component. We'll...

Thanks, I thought it all was one component. We'll see how long it lasts - I got 3 new keys form the dealer and they all work well. I wasn't looking forward to pulling the ignition apart.
07-19-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,353
Posted By carpboy

Thx Swartlkk. Hopefully things will last some...

Thx Swartlkk. Hopefully things will last some time. But if it is a tumbler, short of picking the switch apart but by bit to fix the offending tumbler, it essentially a switch problem, no?

Thanks...
07-19-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,353
Posted By carpboy

Sorry for the delay, I forgot to followup after...

Sorry for the delay, I forgot to followup after the email notice. With the wheel totally neutral makes no difference. I've gone through three keys: Mine, wife's and wife's other key, none work. Or...
07-05-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,353
Posted By carpboy

Anybody?

Anybody?
05-31-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,353
Posted By carpboy

98 Blazer - Ignition Stuck

Key isn't stuck, easily removed. The ignition is stuck using every key I have. The wheels are centered. The only way I can get it to turn is to really yank on the steering wheel in both directions...
11-10-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By carpboy

I have some schematics. Sorry for the crappy...

I have some schematics. Sorry for the crappy quality of the dealer's laser - I could hardly complain.
11-08-2010, 06:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By carpboy

That would be the 4.3 4 dr 4wd.

That would be the 4.3 4 dr 4wd.
11-07-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By carpboy

98 Blazer Cruise Dead

Nothing, nada. Brake lights ok, cruise fuse ok.

The only schematic I have is for 97 and the wire colors don't match. I can't tell which wire is what letter as I don't see anything stamped on the...
11-07-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,399
Posted By carpboy

Yeah, all doors closed and light on. Also, all...

Yeah, all doors closed and light on. Also, all switches removed and light on.

An hour before it was working, I know stuff happens but I always try to find cause and effect...

I also just...
11-07-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,399
Posted By carpboy

Another Dome Light Always on Problem

1998, 4dr, 4wd, no sun roof, liftgate.

Wife had been complaining about the dome not going out. I found it to be that rear liftglass switch not being made due to the glass being a sloppy loose. For...
11-07-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 96,997
Posted By carpboy

I was trying to follow to the alternator to the...

I was trying to follow to the alternator to the switch and the schematic here has some blocks referencing other diagrams and that was what I was looking for.

Things have resolved, I measured for...
11-07-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 96,997
Posted By carpboy

I need to get these working. I appear to have no...

I need to get these working. I appear to have no control power to the switch. There is power from the interior lights. For some reason I cannot locate an online schematic that is complete, for this...
11-06-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 96,997
Posted By carpboy

98 too

bumping I am also in the 98 boat, I am trying to diagnose non-working mirrors. Using the 2000 diagram, I have no voltage across the G and B terminals. Had to guess which was the G wire, A-E are...
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