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03-15-2019, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By 2005Jimmy

So strykerld what did you end up doing? I never...

So strykerld what did you end up doing? I never had the oil issue but do have the passlock issue on my 05. Truck starts then dies. Tried the relearn (long and short versions), the resistor in the...
03-06-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,946
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Hi Kadns, Great you got it running but but your...

Hi Kadns, Great you got it running but but your security light is still on which means your Passlock system is still on the fritz. I went through a similar problem with my 2005 Blazer. I eventually...
11-21-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Has anyone else had the passlock issue for no...

Has anyone else had the passlock issue for no start? If so did anyone try soldering in the resistor between the orange/black and yellow going down into the steering column and how did it work for...
11-21-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Could you post the steps you did to replace the...

Could you post the steps you did to replace the ignition with the toggle and push button start. I'm having the famous passlock no start issues and the relearn worked for a short time but it's dead in...
11-27-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Thanks Captain Hook, will make sure I order for...

Thanks Captain Hook, will make sure I order for left and right plus hardware & brackets. Might as well do hoses too as they are 10 years old now.
11-01-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By 2005Jimmy

I've got the 2005 model (4wd). Are the left and...

I've got the 2005 model (4wd). Are the left and right rear calipers the same part number. I see the right rear is 184712 for Cardone.
05-08-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,852
Posted By 2005Jimmy

This forum is great for the tips and ideas. I...

This forum is great for the tips and ideas. I recently added a tranny coolerand flushed the system thanks to tips posted here.

Here's the not so quick and dirty for those of you who want to get...
05-06-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,852
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Just a quick hint on those changing the...

Just a quick hint on those changing the transmission filter and gasket for the 4L60e. Undo the two nuts that are on bolts supporting the transfer case which is connected to the tranny. Jack up the...
12-01-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,673
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Rewire and recover heated leather seats

Has anyone had experience replacing the elements in heated seats and if so any tips or links? Also want to recover the seats but I'm told that they use a heavy vinyl instead of leather now. I believe...
11-30-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,856
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Save yourself some headaches and get all 4 tires...

Save yourself some headaches and get all 4 tires to match. If you engage 4wD with different sized tires front and rear you may screw up your driveline. I'm not an expert but I believe that you may...
11-25-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,283
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Just changed mine and used a 1 1/4" socket on an...

Just changed mine and used a 1 1/4" socket on an impact wrench. Had to brace the yoke with a large chunk of steel so I could loosen the nut, it was on tight. Put marks on the drive shaft, yoke and...
11-12-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,856
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Thanks for the comments. With the different...

Thanks for the comments. With the different offset rim on the back the truck brakes straight now. On the front it made it pull to the opposite side. Also noticed that not all tires of the 235-75-15...
10-29-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 966
Posted By 2005Jimmy

I put 15" rims (Mags) and tires on my 1999 Yukon....

I put 15" rims (Mags) and tires on my 1999 Yukon. They were 31" tires. Stock rims were 16" on the Yukon. I had no issues with clearances although the 15" rims had negative offset so sat out further...
10-28-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,856
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Different wheel offsets

Picked up some rims from a 1997 S-10 for mounting my winter tires. Could only find three so used the full sized spare that came with my 2005 Jimmy as the fourth. Problem is the spare has 0 or some...
07-22-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Metal in rear diff

I wasn't sure of the thickness of the spacer/washer behind the big pinion gear becasue I can't see it from inside the diff. One of the pictures I included last time showed the pinion gear and bearing...
07-21-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Metal in rear diff

Talked to a fellow who knows a bit about diffs and he suggests it might be a washer that sits behind the pinion gear. I checked the races around the bearing caps and nothing is missing. Also no shims...
07-19-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Hey guys, thanks for all the work on thinking...

Hey guys, thanks for all the work on thinking about this. I'm not very familiar with working on the inside of diffs but if those shims are contained by the bearing caps then I can't see how a piece...
07-19-2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Thanks for all the info folks. I'm leaning...

Thanks for all the info folks. I'm leaning towards the factory shims at this point, I think Jeffr might have nailed it. Will have to rip it apart to check. What damage will I do driving it this way?...
07-17-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 2005Jimmy

A little bit less than 1/4 inch thick. Also...

A little bit less than 1/4 inch thick.

Also noticed a bit of axle moan at start ups in cold weather last winter. Wonder if it's related? This looks like a piece some type of keeper ring in the...
07-17-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Metal in rear diff

Did the rear diff oil change in my 2005 Jimmy and found a piece of cast metal along with the usual small filings. The piece is curved and machined on both sides (about an inch long). I looked for...
02-14-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,800
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Thanks rriddle3 but it's not a squeaking or...

Thanks rriddle3 but it's not a squeaking or clicking noise as I 've heard when the U-joints go and it's most noticeable on turns at low speed when starting up. It disappears as I speed up whereas a U...
02-13-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,800
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Found a link to the Toyota Tundra problem where...

Found a link to the Toyota Tundra problem where they talk about "axle moan" which sounds like what I hear on mine. Seems to do it on slight turns when starting out and is attributed to the clutch...
02-12-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,800
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Rear end rubbing noise on take off - 2005Jimmy

Got a rubbing noise which sounds like it is coming from the rear end. It's not a grinding noise like metal on metal or howling like a worn bearing. Did the brakes a few months ago and everything...
02-12-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,139
Posted By 2005Jimmy

I finally got to GM parts counter and got the guy...

I finally got to GM parts counter and got the guy to look it up. It shows the routing to a metal sleeve on the rocker cover (as I see on mine). There is no PCV valve on the 2005 4.3L V-6 just in case...
02-12-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,809
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Thanks Nvidia78, will check it out. 2005Jimmy

Thanks Nvidia78, will check it out.
2005Jimmy
02-12-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,809
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Thanks, appreciate the response.

Thanks, appreciate the response.
01-14-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,809
Posted By 2005Jimmy

Temperature gauge not working

2005 Jimmy - temp guage stopped working the other day. Still getting good heat to cab (winter). Probably some open wiring somewhere. Can anyone tell me where the sensor is on the engine (near...
01-01-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,139
Posted By 2005Jimmy

2005 PCV location on 4.3L V-6

Has anyone changed the PCV valve on a 2005 Jimmy? All I can find is a hollow thin metal tube where the PCV should be on the left valve cover. It's not like the 2000 Jimmy I had where the PCV is on...
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