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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-14-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By berniescout

97 blazer indoor lights not shutting off. switch...

97 blazer indoor lights not shutting off. switch not making contact to door panel. switch is in the side of the dash and contacts the raised boss on plastic door panel. real problem was bad door...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-04-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

yea!!!! new starter in!!!! to anyone...

yea!!!!

new starter in!!!!

to anyone else in the broken bolt situation heed the following advice. use some sort of extension or a long drill bit. I worked w both a spade bit extender and a...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-02-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

2nd bolt out. long extention did the trick. ...

2nd bolt out. long extention did the trick. must have a dull left hand colbalt bit. went in w a right hand hss 1/4" bit and it cut like butter. then used the left hand to back it out. going to...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-28-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

some good news. inboard bolt is out. the easy...

some good news. inboard bolt is out. the easy (access) outboard bolt is being stubborn. used a spade bit extender ( two set sctews holding left hand drill bit) walked the broken bolt right out. ...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

correct on wheel studs, but not my post. ...

correct on wheel studs, but not my post.

my starter bolts are broken off below the surface level of the bell housing. they broke off where the thread meets the shank of the bolt, which is...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-26-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

started drilling. kissed both bolts w 3/8 hss...

started drilling. kissed both bolts w 3/8 hss bit (new) to get a dimple the other day. today using cutting oil and a variety of bits. snap on left hand drills, right hand carbide and a hss. all...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-23-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

thanks for the reply. both bolts are spiral...

thanks for the reply. both bolts are spiral breaks, at the base of the thread. today i got the starter out to make room to work. started to drill with a new 3/8 hss bit to get a starter dimple on...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-23-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,414
Posted By berniescout

broken starter bolts

97 blazer 4.3 v6 auto 4x4. 240k

about 3 yrs ago replaced the starter and found one broken mounting bolt. original starter. the bolt was rusted at the break so it had been broken for a while. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
03-04-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,528
Posted By berniescout

thanks, that is next on the list. I'll try it...

thanks, that is next on the list. I'll try it first with tires on, if not go tires off.

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-23-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,528
Posted By berniescout

no problem, I don't look at this site as often...

no problem, I don't look at this site as often as I should either. next problem is rear axle. replaced it 6 mos ago and I hear bearings (pinion) i think. won't know till i tear it apart (again)
...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-15-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,528
Posted By berniescout

new brake booster solved the problem.

new brake booster solved the problem.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-18-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,236
Posted By berniescout

I have had intermittant probs w belt noise. ...

I have had intermittant probs w belt noise. several belts, pullys etc. still intermittant.

I am not suggesting anyone do this, but this was my solution and it stopped 99% of the noise. after...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-06-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,528
Posted By berniescout

so far I can find no problems to cause the...

so far I can find no problems to cause the symptom. When i do step on the brakes I hear swish sound, I think it has always been there though.

thanks,

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-20-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,528
Posted By berniescout

97 vac booster push back on brake pedal

hi,
noticed when shuting off my 97 blazer there is a push back on the brake pedal. transmission in park. this happens after engine shuts down. when i first noticed it i also noticed the cruise...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-25-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,814
Posted By berniescout

replaced rear axle today. ah quiet. mechanic...

replaced rear axle today. ah quiet. mechanic friend and I. 6 hrs, junk yard axle, new rear shoes and wheel cylinders, and new rear shocks. all happy now until the next problem!!!!

the old axle...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-22-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,814
Posted By berniescout

thanks, I will check the manual today to see if...

thanks, I will check the manual today to see if syn is listed.

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-21-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,814
Posted By berniescout

that was quick, gl5 rated moble1 full syn. ...

that was quick, gl5 rated moble1 full syn. bottle says no addidtive needed.

tnx

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-21-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,814
Posted By berniescout

97blazer 4x4 rear axle noise

another year another problem. a year and a half ago the rear axle bearing and seals were replaced for noise. most of the noise was solved, not all. then the pinion seal started to leak, replaced...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-29-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By berniescout

thanks, Any idea what color orfice tube is and...

thanks, Any idea what color orfice tube is and where it is located on the 97?

again thanks

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-29-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By berniescout

ac not working

97 blazer 4.3 auto

last summer ac worked fine. every year or so i have to add some feron, less than a can. this year no work. using my can guage it showed over charge. my friend who is an...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-20-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,517
Posted By berniescout

ok, but I have never noticed this before. Have...

ok, but I have never noticed this before. Have had the blazer 8+ years, this is the first time, the vehicle is stock 97, except for the kn air filter. I will keep an eye on it.

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-20-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,517
Posted By berniescout

don't think this is normal. never done this...

don't think this is normal. never done this before. tomorrow will hook up scanner. no check engine light.

tnx,

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-20-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,517
Posted By berniescout

high idle speed on start

I have just noticed on start the idle jumps to about 1000-1500 rpm, then slowly drops to normal. I inspected the vac lines thinking might be a leak. Replaced 2 short peices near the vac canister...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-02-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By berniescout

All fixed for now. no tranny fluid which is...

All fixed for now. no tranny fluid which is good. Did find one problem, and hope I don't have a problem in the future. Evidently this switch was changed before I bought the vehicle. some of the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-30-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By berniescout

thanks bernie

thanks

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-30-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By berniescout

yea, that is what i was thinking after reading on...

yea, that is what i was thinking after reading on line. I bought one a few years back in anticipation of this day. tomorrow I'm crawling under for a look. any idea where it is? I assume just...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-29-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,123
Posted By berniescout

97 blazer 3 button 4 wheel drive

after using 4wd for the first time this year I heard a chattering noise from the frt right. I was in 2w hi at the time. switched it into 4 wheel hi and out to 2 wheel hi. noise went away instantly. ...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-05-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,290
Posted By berniescout

another thought. do you have a power seat? does...

another thought. do you have a power seat? does it work? I had a dead short in side of the seat, where a wire was routed around a piece of steel in the frame and wore through the insulation. i...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By berniescout

pluged cat. is rattle inside? or is it a heat...

pluged cat. is rattle inside? or is it a heat shield? if inside, I would replace cat.

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-04-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,290
Posted By berniescout

hey, is this a fuse or circuit breaker? hot is...

hey, is this a fuse or circuit breaker? hot is the key. rectangular aluminum can w 2 prongs. if so, you have a dead short after the breaker. hope this helps

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-14-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,834
Posted By berniescout

hey, thanks for the info that I did not want to...

hey, thanks for the info that I did not want to hear!!!! I was leaning that way and hoping for better info. Temporaraly I slipped a piece of braid over the antenna coax cable. The end near the base...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-13-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,834
Posted By berniescout

any thoughts on antenna removal? I can loosen...

any thoughts on antenna removal? I can loosen the bracket by removing the two mounting screws, but how do you get the antenna mount out of the finder?

thanks

bernie
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-11-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,834
Posted By berniescout

for a while now I have had noisey am reception. ...

for a while now I have had noisey am reception. did some testing today and think I have found the problem. If I remember corectly the ground shield should be grounded at the antenna base (mount on...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-12-2008, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,669
Posted By berniescout

RE: after oil change

silly me, i meant the cam sensor. as far as the clocking of the dist. there are several posts on the net about misclocked dist. for blazers. some redrill the mounting adjustment used years ago to...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-08-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,669
Posted By berniescout

RE: after oil change

bad pick up (crank shaft sensor ) located in distributor. replace distributor if you do this your self make sure the new distribtor matches the repacement exactly.the problem is the orientation of...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-23-2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,540
Posted By berniescout

RE: P0300 Multiple Engine Misfires.

my p0300 was the cam sensor in the distributor. 97 blazer. my problem is solved and the 97 is running better than ever see my post which is current.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-20-2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,027
Posted By berniescout

RE: p0300 and p0141

all is well, problem fixed. first i used a "car chip" data module and read trip after trip of p0300 codes and no p0141 codes. went to friend who has a good updated "snap on" code reader(he is a damn...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-17-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By berniescout

RE: No Heat And A Few Other Quirks

if under warranty, have them check alinement at good front end shop may be idler arm, may also need ball joints ,etc. let him pay for it if under warranty. how does the rad. cap look, nice and clean...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-15-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,027
Posted By berniescout

p0300 and p0141

multiple p0300 and ocasional p0141 codes.notice misfires when wet or damp out and under load.changed to ac plats , bosch wires and duralast gold brass insert cap and rotor last spring. fine until...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-14-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By berniescout

RE: Squeeling serpintine belt

look for any missing nubs on the belt. had a napa gold missing one and that was the problem after the long list of replacing everything else. also i have heard of a tsb about dirt build up on groved...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
01-12-2007, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,256
Posted By berniescout

p0141 and p0142

any thoughts on p0141 and p0142 codes? 97 blazer w engine. running good, but my son (18) says it misses occassionaly when wet or raining. I have yet to duplicate the miss. today when dry the check...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-30-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,120
Posted By berniescout

RE: 97 blazer engine ground strap

nope, not there. can any 97 blazer owners see a ground strap, engine to firewall????or to the frame for that matter????
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,762
Posted By berniescout

RE: Not starting unless with a jump

recheck the cables to the battery. they may look good but they can corrode on the inside. when put the jumper cables on it the may tighen up just a bit. question??? how are you attaching the cables...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
12-29-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By berniescout

RE: Oil Leak

auto zone has the leak dye. there is one for oil, another for anti-freeze and a third for freon. you need a uv light and googles to see it. it is in thefreon section behind the parts counter. i have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2006, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,120
Posted By berniescout

RE: 97 blazer engine ground strap

right , i have already run a heavy "0" gauge from the alternator bracket to the neg battery terminal to the chassis. the point is i have yet to find a engine ground on all of the 97 blazers i have...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2006, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,386
Posted By berniescout

RE: Spark Plug Change

also you can raise the steering shaft. it is easy. there are several posts on other forums about this method. your remove the ones 10 mm bolt which is under a plastic cover. slide the shaft back...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,120
Posted By berniescout

RE: 97 blazer engine ground strap

been all over the engine and don't see it. there is a braided covering over a pipe on the drivers side of the engine. it runs from the top front to the left rear of the engine. i would guess it is a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,120
Posted By berniescout

RE: 97 blazer engine ground strap

yup, i know that is where it is on a 98. i cant find it on my 97 or another i have looked at.if anyone out there has a 97, can you look and report back if you have a ground there or some other place....
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2006, 01:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,120
Posted By berniescout

97 blazer engine ground strap

does anyone know where the engine to chassis or firewall ground strap should be on a 97 4.3 w blazer? i have looked at 2 or 3 97's and see no obvious ground.on a 98 the strap is from the passenger...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-24-2006, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,319
Posted By berniescout

RE: 1998 Blazer electrical problem-please help.

if it were a 97 i would suggest checking the ignition switch. all kinds of electric problems associated with it. also do you have an electric drivers seat. i had a direct intermittant short inside...
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