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09-19-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By jeffh9020

Engine shuts off at speed . . .

I've no doubt this problem has been discussed here, but can't find any threads.
I replaced the fuel pump, fuel filter, and injector spider on my '96 Blazer. These repairs solved all problems I was...
07-11-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By jeffh9020

Excellent; best I've ever seen with my '96 was 21...

Excellent; best I've ever seen with my '96 was 21 m.p.g.
07-10-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,860
Posted By jeffh9020

I agree it is heat related. I deleted my earlier...

I agree it is heat related. I deleted my earlier post because of a glaring error where I theorized that due to a faulty ignition switch or PCM that the fuel pump may be getting 24 volts as a result...
07-09-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By jeffh9020

Yes, which is what you're supposed to do anyway,...

Yes, which is what you're supposed to do anyway, and something I should have said. *image of dropped ball appears on screen*
Plus, there is a yellow wire - well, I guess it's still a yellow wire on...
07-09-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 935
Posted By jeffh9020

Extreme caution, because you will working around...

Extreme caution, because you will working around the driver's side airbag.
First, you're not actually talking about the igition switch; rather, you're referring to the lock cylinder. The switch...
07-09-2010, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By jeffh9020

I'll beat the moderators to the punch this time,...

I'll beat the moderators to the punch this time, and mention the "96+ Fuel System Diagnostic" that appears at the top of this forum. It works pretty well, but you'll need a fuel pressure gauge to...
07-08-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By jeffh9020

Please do.

Please do.
07-08-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By jeffh9020

Any serious repair attempt is a steady removal of...

Any serious repair attempt is a steady removal of possible variables.
Considering that the vehicle will not run properly without having it's basic ignition components in good condition, why not use...
07-08-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,617
Posted By jeffh9020

Our pleasure.

Our pleasure.
07-08-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,617
Posted By jeffh9020

Time for a dumb question: is the motor actually...

Time for a dumb question: is the motor actually slowing down, or are you just feeling less air through the vents? It's easy to be fooled by changing acoustics as the vent control system re-routes...
07-08-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By jeffh9020

My first suspicion is a device called the Torque...

My first suspicion is a device called the Torque Converter Clutch solenoid. This electronic device, which is located inside the transmission, is responsible for mechanically locking the torque...
07-08-2010, 05:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By jeffh9020

Looking at the wiring diagram now, tiller. Do me...

Looking at the wiring diagram now, tiller. Do me a favor and verify that your 4-way flasher is working normally. I should have another post in a little while.
Okay, some things I need to know: Is...
07-07-2010, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,370
Posted By jeffh9020

I should have pointed out that the ignition...

I should have pointed out that the ignition switch is not the same thing as the lock cylinder. The lock cylinder is simply the receptacle for the key, and contains little more than the tumbler...
07-07-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,727
Posted By jeffh9020

Not necessarily; that it runs normally without...

Not necessarily; that it runs normally without the long strain of that particular hill means you may have caught it in time for some preventative maintenance. Mine went out quickly, so you have a...
07-07-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,727
Posted By jeffh9020

Agreed; the mileage sounds just right for that,...

Agreed; the mileage sounds just right for that, if experience with my '96 is any guide. It may be the only time in life when I purchased an extended warranty and had it pay off . . .
07-07-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,867
Posted By jeffh9020

Good heavens! Compared to my Blazer, this...

Good heavens! Compared to my Blazer, this undercarriage has enough room to hold a rock concert!
07-07-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,370
Posted By jeffh9020

Thank you both for the kudos, but I think I...

Thank you both for the kudos, but I think I should have been a bit clearer when I said " . . . you should feel the relay energize. . ." That could be interpreted as getting shocked!
Ooops . . .
07-07-2010, 03:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,867
Posted By jeffh9020

In my case, we used a floor jack and a block of...

In my case, we used a floor jack and a block of wood to protect the tank as a support for the weight while we lowered it enough to get to the hoses and connections. Fortunately, it only had about 7...
07-07-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,370
Posted By jeffh9020

Both your problems may be related at the ignition...

Both your problems may be related at the ignition switch. There is a known issue regarding the ignition switch and fuel problems. One function of the switch is to trigger the Powertrain Control...
07-07-2010, 02:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By jeffh9020

First of all, your Blazer has several relays....

First of all, your Blazer has several relays. Their location depends on the body style, at least from '96 on. I have a 2-door, and there are 3 relays behind a plastic cover in the glove box. On my...
07-06-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,867
Posted By jeffh9020

When removing the gas tank, it is not necessary...

When removing the gas tank, it is not necessary to remove the hoses from the filler neck. Instead, open the filler door and remove the three 7mm bolts, then slip the gas cap retaining collar from...
Forum: The Lounge
07-04-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 42,525
Posted By jeffh9020

And then there's a seedy guy who walks into a bar . . .

. . . and orders a drink. The bartender says, "No way, pal. I don't think you can pay for it."
"You're right," the guy says. "I don't have any money, but if I show you something you haven't seen...
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