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But now a couple of other things are going on when this happens. The interior lights won't always turn off. I lost the horn and a brake light keeps going out.
Suggestions?
For those concerned about their ABS brakes last month, the recall has been expanded.
Steve, Host
I'm new at this and cannot provide any help but; you might be able to help me. The Fuel Pump on my 1999 Sub stopped also. I'd like to check the fuse, before I attempt to replace the whole pump. Could you tell me where the fuse for the fule pump is located?
Thanks!
We are in need of being able to have all 5 seats in the back to have shoulder harness belts due to having children sitting in these seats.
We are looking for an aftermarket resource for a Chevy Suburban SUV that sells shoulder harness seat belts for the middle seat in the third row in the back seat. And then we have to find someone qualified to install this system (if available).
Lap belts (currently in the middle, only) are considered not as safe for children so I'm surprised that the three seats in the third row don't each have shoulder harness belts.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! We live in the Kansas City area, so if you know of any businesses in this area that can address our situation, that info would also be helpful.
Thanks!
Mark
Have you checked the idle air valve? I'm not sure but I would guess your engine has one. The newer engines, like in my '04 Tahoe 5.3 L, the idle air is controlled with the electronic throttle. Older engines used to have a separate idle air valve, which controls the air flow to engine when throttle is full closed.
Idle air valve in many cases looks like a small electric motor mounted in the side of the throttle body. This is because it usually is a 'step motor' that is used to control the valve opening.
Can you keep the engine running close to idle speed by holding the throttle open just a little bit? If you can your problem most likely is with the idle air valve.
Arrie
Most likely a sticking starter solenoid. Either replace the solenoid on the starter or the starter / solenoid combonation itself.
The other less likely is the ignition switch.
Tell you what. If you do not replace a faulty starter soleniod, you may very well be replacing the ignition switch, wiring or connectors along with it.
I believe the other problems are just a coincedence and require further checking.
Steve, Host
The 18 hours is a rough estimate, but during the week the truck does not sit for longer than 18 hours and the truck always starts. It happened at 20 hours last weekend.
The noise from behind the dash is similiar to trying to start a Suburban with a dead battery - where you get the tap-tap-tap-tap noise from the under the hood, but this is much softer and based on the lights it is taking a lot of power. When I turn the ignition key, the dash gauges seem to go through a resent and I the radio makes noise (disc in the cd changer moving around is what it sounds like).
I am guessing ignition switch, but I have heard about Onstar doing odd things also.
Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Mine has been coming off and on for over two years now. I've not had any problems starting it, but the dealer replaced the wiring harness in the steering column ($600)and like that helped. :mad:
TIA
My speedometer also decided it preferred to be 30mph higher than it should be. The needle wouldn't go below 30 at rest and treated 30 as zero. The mechanic acted like this was a normal problem. Has anyone had this problem?
I love the Burb overall. I have 5 kids so I need something big, but I'm worried about what will happen in Oct when my warranty expires.
My wife drives this 90% of the time with no one in the passenger seat.
Any feedback would be great.
Thanks,
Sas
She had the ABS sensor replaced twice in one month. She took it to my mechanic and he said it's not that. He told her since she's having so much trouble to take it to the dealer. Before she spends the money on that does anyone have any insight on what could be the problem.
THANKS!!!!!
Debbie
I took the truck to Chev Dealer and they replaced the belt, A/C Compressor and the idler pulley / tensioner. Seem to correct the problem for about 24 hours and then it returned. Still an intermittent issue. I took the truck back to the dealership and after a long diagnostic session all pressures checked out normally and they could not duplicate the problem. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.
I plan to tow a trailer 7500 pounds total weight. I know this isn't a stump puller and I figure I'll have to take it easy.
What trans is in this vehicle?
Can I tow with it?
Are there any suspension tricks to beef up the rear suspension?
Any advise greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Towing a 7500 lb trailer with a 350 engine is pushing it to the limit. It can be done with proper equipment though. Transmission oil cooler, 4.10:1 gear ratio with locking rear differential(3.73:1 will also do), and preferably a transmission oil temperature gauge, which can be added.
How do I Identify the transmission Its an overdrive unit. Not sure if its a 4L60 or a 4L80. Can anybody help me here?
I know there are ways to reset stuff, such as hours, oil life, chimes. I can't seem to locate any place that has those codes.
I have a 2001 Impala and it's in the radio. I can't seem to get the radio to help me here.
Any thoughts???
Any ideas? also did you still have fuel intake problems after you first replaced? Thanks
Also my fuel gauge is now off - anyway to fix it? I think I paid for my mechanics vacation that he's on right now!
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