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PolarBear6
-mike
To replace that lighter socket cover, first the socket has to be removed. From the 11-02 Techlink article this is how they say to do it:
Typical Power Accessory Port or Cigarette Lighter Removal
This procedure may be used to remove a cigarette lighter or accessory port if the standard method in SI does not work. To review, here’s the standard method.
Remove the power accessory port fuse. Then remove the power accessory port socket by placing one side of the T portion of J-42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover into the tab window. Angle the other side into the opposite tab window. Pull the power accessory port socket straight out.
If the standard method fails to remove the socket, use the following alternate method.
Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket. Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in.) square windows. With the tabs removed, use J-42059 as directed above to remove the socket. Remove J-42059 from the power accessory port socket. Then, disconnect the electrical connector from the power accessory port. And finally, use your index finger to pull out the power accessory port retainer.
Once they get the lighter socket out then the cover can be replaced.
When I purchased my 2002 TB off the dealer's lot, it had the cheapo stereo (very boomy and hazy sound). I'd like to replace whatever causes this poor sound (head receiver, speakers, whatever). What are my options here?
Thanks for any help,
Dean
Now you know how to spell it. :^)
More seriously, has anyone noticed their rear wiper not parking down in the holder on the tailgate? Mine parks to the outside of the holder. I don't know why it started doing that after nearly 2 years of operation.
There is a tsb on it for the dealer to re-program the cluster.
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gauges Read Zero at Times, Gauges Inoperative at Times (Reprogram IPC) #02-08-49-004A - (11/01/2002)
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gauges Read Zero at Times, Gauges Inoperative at Times (Reprogram IPC)
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2002 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
This bulletin is being revised to change the service procedure. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-49-004 (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that at times all the IPC gauges are inoperative or read zero at times.
Cause
The IPC cluster module receives information to position the gauges when the key is turned from OFF to ON/START. Random electrical interference with this data information on the serial data line may interrupt the receipt of the information by the IPC. When the IPC data information signal is compromised, the IPC will set the gauges to zero for that complete ignition cycle. The gauges may work properly on the next ignition cycle, if the ignition was off for approximately five minutes prior to the next ignition cycle.
www.geocities.com/myersworld2001
~Ken
I am a serious car enthusiast and have been for 26 years!
The Caddy DeVille I rented while my Envoy was in the shop last week for 6 days had the airbag light come on too, at 8K miles. Then it went away the next time I restarted and never came back.
Frank
"For the second consecutive year, General Motors' Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine has been recognized as a Ward's Communications "10 Best Engine." GM Powertrain has also released the final horsepower and torque numbers for the all-new Vortec 3500 inline five-cylinder and Vortec 2800 inline four-cylinder engines that will be featured in the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon."
I always new we had one of the best engines available!
--
Doug
I don't think we should waste one second trying to explain our purchase (e.g. towing, off-road for boating, hunting, etc.). This is a (legal) product, publicly sold. I went to the store, liked it, bought it and if you don't like it you can kiss my bumper! Seriously, if we started making a list of products consumers don't "need", the list would be a mile long. For instance, I don't need a 2.43Ghz Pentium and a 21" monitor to write this message, but it sure is nice!
And here is a shot of the interior.
More details at http://www.buick.com/rainier/photos/
The commercial sponsors are just arrogant in believing they somehow "know" what my pre-ordained gasoline consumption ought to be. Since Jesus was a carpenter, he'd probably be driving a full size pickup or one of those new Avalanche's.
Anyway, I am really happy with my Envoy. This week, after a hard day at the office I was greeted with freezing rain and sleet for my commute home from Milwaukee to Kenosha. Temp's were hovering at 31 so I was just a little uneasy wondering when the ice would be forming. I dialed in A4WD, backed-off my speed a bit and stayed in the center lane, and got 22.6 mpg according to the DIC for my 40 mile ride home that night. I've had 4 bangers that haven't gotten that kind of mileage. Jesus is certainly proud, PTL.
Chris
Actually, seems like I read that in addition to reprogramming the instrument cluster there was an issue concerning the wiring harness and connector at the right-front door causing some random initial start glitch instrument panel problems. There was a fix to either repair the connector or replace the harness.
Also, on the subject of what Jesus would drive, I don't know what they drove to dinner, but I seem to remember a depiction of the last supper which showed half of the table empty. They could have used a smaller table, but they opted for comfort over utilitarianism.
Frank
T0D04 (C)
In the far field, as the distance from the source increases, how does power
density vary?
C. The power density is proportional to the inverse square of the distance
T0D05 (D)
In the near field, how does the field strength vary with distance from the
source?
D. It depends on the type of antenna being used
Sorry hosts for carrying this on here but as one of about 800,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the US, I am constantly trying to ENCOURAGE people to get involved, even with a CB in the car. You'd be amazed how many hams started out with a CB. I donate a lot of time, money, and labor supporting our local amateur radio club. I was countering the negative impression left by blaming random glitches on somebody's CB. "Fair and Balanced", like Fox news! Before I decided finally to buy my TrailBlazer I went and looked one over for radio installation. That was a prerequisite.
More horsepower is always better and I could believe approximately 5 hp gain. I wouldn't doubt a gain of a tenth and a mile or two in the quarter under instrumented testing, but that's not where I use it. Also, the "up to 20 hp" quoted on K&W's site is going to be the best they've seen across many engines. No doubt that number is from a blown engine, probably a turbo-diesel.
I've installed the K&N intake. A few extra horsepower no doubt, but enough to feel? Probably not. The only thing I may have noticed above and beyond the placebo effect, is at WOT it seems to get from 5000 RPM's to 6000+ really fast. Anyway, the poor engine is handicapped by this thin Denver air.
I would think the resonators in the intake might help smooth the air flow at certain engine RPMs to prevent the air from pulsating back-and-forth at some frequency relative to the engine speed and a resulting back-pressure that could inhibit air flow. Just a theory.
Thin air in Denver... the worst thing I ever did to my old '71 Chevelle w/ 402 big block was drive it all the way up to the top of Pikes Peak in '75. By the time we got to the top the mixture screws on the Holley spread-bore were turned all the way to the stops, it would barely get around in the parking lot and was blowing clouds of black smoke. Had thick carbon build-up in the exhaust tips for at least year after.
Down here at 400-600 ft above sea level my Trailblazer runs goood! Wonder how much difference there is at 5,000 ft?
tidester, host
No problem. Actually, you spared me from having to explain the difference between logarithmic and inverse square variation! To some of us, seeing the terms used incorrectly produces the same reaction as fingernails scratching a chalkboard! :-)
tidester, host
tim
Is this telling me that my VIN needs to be considered for these updated claibrations, or is this a historical record of the calibrations upgrades already done to my VIN???
I am set up with the 4.2L with 3.42 gears.
There is absolutely no issue with adequate power.
Plenty of acceleration and high speed passing is good
As far as the running boards, if the price is good and you like, go with those from the dealer or factory and get them on there in the first place. Otherwise, just don't order anything and go aftermarket. I'd probably go factory here too, but that's just me.
I don't like the factory plastic running boards at all. I think you can get tubular side steps from the factory but gmgoodwrench.com says "coming soon."
Which triplet did you add the Westin tube side steps to, and is there plenty of room for mudflaps, too? Did you have to order the tubes, or did you find them locally? Thanks.
I got them locally at a Pep Boys. They had to order them, but it only took a few days. Surely a lot of auto parts store can get them. Make sure to find the part numbers beforehand, though. It makes it a lot easier when dealing with the part store folks.