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Have any suggestions? I had to put a new engine in it last sept.2001. only 20,000 miles on it.
All wires, electronics replaced!
Also, having problem with A.C. now. Not retaining freon...It leaks out after a week.
What can I do to resolve these problems??
For the A/C, I'd take it to a garage that you trust, or at least one that deals with A/C, and have them fill the refrigerant (not freon any more), and put their black dye in to find the leak. You'll have to drive it around for a couple of days for the leak to show up, but that's the best and fastest way they can find it.
I just took my Jimmy in last month to have the vent fan resistor replaced and my A/C checked, because it wasn't cranking like it used to. They put the black dye in after replacing the lost refrigerant, and found the leak a week later when I took it back. It wasn't cheap to have the leak fixed, but I don't have a choice in August in Phoenix!
This, and a whole long list of reasons, is why I'm trading my '98 4x4 Jimmy in on an all-new 2003 4Runner! Come on over to the 4Runner discussion and you'll see why. Also, check out the review here on Edmunds:
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/74756/article.html
After they put my Blazer up on the Diagnostic check , decided to fix by process of elimination!
Very Costly and not efficient at all! They replaced all the wires, plugs, rotor cap, and distriburator. Before even acknowledging me the owner suggestions that it was fuel related. I had told them I had smelled gas in the engine, after trying to start vehicle...Once it started it smelled of gasoline...
They narrowed it all down to The Fuel Regulator .
The price for all the wires etc...was 561.00 w/labor and parts..Only to find out the real problem: Fuel Regulator. This part costs 70.00 and labor 261.00....
I am really going to see if I can replace this part myself...
I first brought into shop and they replaced fuel filter and air filter and decided to change my rear shocks for 400.00 total...
So after all that work and money they still didnt repair the main problem, fuel regulator.
Just for your information: Jasper parts are totally under warranty. Just keep the parts that were replaced and call and have them sent back to Jasper for Full Refund...This company backs there parts!
I wish Mechanics were more trustworthy!
I thought all their trucks/suvs had a fullsize spare. It wasnt an option on my truck or my dads.
I have to ask why would you want only a donut or no spare tire?
Shoot i even bought a 3 ton jack and carry that around with me just in case
Do you still get a donut or no tire at all?
Also a fullsize spare is a much better idea to have. What if you are far from home (vacation or something) you get a flat. A fullsize spare wont leave you stranded. With a donut you are only supposed to travel a short distance until you are able to get the fullsize fixed
Ryan
Actually, we already presumed that. Oxen cannot legally drive a motor vehicle on public roads. Their inability to pass the written test along with their stubbon refusal to wear corrective lenses for short sightedness preclude them from obtaining a driver's license. Also, their typing skills are virtually nonexistent! ;-)
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Sometimes it will start strong with no issues and other times it turns over very hard. On the occasions when it starts hard, the radio resets to 1:00. I tend to think it is some type of electrical/ignition issue. Does anyone have any thoughts??
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PS that icludes my $3k worth of repairs in one 12 mo. period (and that's probably not the record)
Thank you.
I have the same problem on the same vehicle (actually it's a 98 Jimmy). My mechanic says he gets a misfire code when he scans it, otherwise he's found nothing wrong. He just resets it then a few weeks later it comes back on again. Have you had any luck with yours?
My 98 Montana has the same blinking light, it's a good thing, indicates that the security system is on, no one will drive the car away with that integrated security, It disables the fuel system. Now if we could keep them from loading up the vehicle on trailers and taking them.....
IDLE. I DROVE ANOTHER 8 MILES STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I STOPPED AT MY MECHANICS AND HE SAID THAT HE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING. WE TEST DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 5 MILES IT DIDNT DO IT AGAIN. I LEFT THE MECHANICS AND SURE ENOUGH ON THE WAY HOME IT DID THE SAME THING ANY IDEAS OR SIMILIAR EXPERIENCES ?????
The computer cannot advance the idle enough to do this, so it must be a mechanical problem. The computer does not advance the throttle to control idle, it uses an IAC device that basically allows air to bypass the throttle plate in a controlled manner. The orifice is only so big and thus is limited to the advance in idle it can perform.
The most common problem is carbon build up on the throttle bore causing the throttle plate to stick. Most of the time this will cause the gas pedal to stick momentarily when pressed, but I guess it could work the opposite. I would clean the plate and bore with a spray type carburetor cleaner and a rag. The next possible problem could be binding in the throttle cable or throttle plate return spring.
MEANTTO STATE IS THAT AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND I HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE TAKEN YOUR ADVICE AND SINCE DOING SO, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OPERATING OK AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE
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Main brake lights inop, (hi-mount 3rd light still works). I replaced the bulbs. Turn signals, tail lights, flashers all work. No brake lights.
Dealer tells me over the phone 'It's probably the multi-function lever ('turn signal', in english) but we have to charge a $100 diagnostic fee to be sure'. Surprise! it's the multi-function switch! That'll be $235 for the part, and with labor and the diagnostic fee it comes to $488.92. I give up!
I have done some searching in this discussion category concerning the infamous oil cooler lines. I have found 26 entries in total and I have yet found any mention of a recall. Is there? If so I would appreciate it if I could obtain the TSB.
There is an obvious engineering design flaw for this let me tell ya!
Yesterday I purchased both cooler lines for my wife's 96 Jimmy for a total of $160.00 (that's $250.00 Canadian my dear friends) and I'm not too happy about it, especially when the dealers have the complete monopoly of having the parts all to themselves. I was unsuccessful in finding the lines in parts stores throughout Canada. Go figure!
Have a nice day all....
Hopefully the Service Station will replace them at no charge, but I doubt it.
Please let me know if you find any further information on this issue.
Thanks
exhaust y-pipe flanges bottoming out on the exhaust manifolds.the fix is to remove 2mm from
the exhaust flange stand-offs and replace the
manifold pipe seals with thicker seals.
I have not had much luck with the service engine light issue. It is an intermittent problem and recently had it checked out with my mechanic during a regular maintenance visit, and wouldn't you know the light was off while in the service station. The light is on and off so often it's something I don't even have much concern for anymore. I imagine someday it will indicate something serious, and hopefully I won't get stranded somewhere.
What was the nature of your gasoline problem?
Have you give a thought to station wagons/minivans?
Thanks.
Thanks
Sent em an email last night and they got back quick
List is like $50 my price is $32
Part number is 15037124
open. You can hear the mechanism working when you
unlock it with the key, but it will not release.
Has anyone had this problem with their Blazer.
My mom has a 2000 Bravada,(bought new off the lot), and with only 12K miles, the check engine light came on, and stayed on. She took it in and evidently when you put the gas cap on, you need to make sure you tighten it REALLY well. I thought this was rather dumb at first, but it fixed her problem. Then Saturday, 12/28/02, my wife and I bought a 2000 Jimmy (same engine, trans,etc....). Then just today, my check engine light came on. At first I was pissed, and took it to the dealer I bought it from. Then I remembered my mom's ordeal. So I tried it. NO DICE!
Anyhow, the interior fit and finish it total crap. Rattly and squeky plastic everywhere. And I knew this when I bought it. But my wife likes the 2DR for easy of driving and it's "sporty".
Also, when I open the rear tail-gate, the windshield wiper leaks wiper fluid EXTREMELY bad. Any hints?
P.S. Do the 2000 models have this "bad oil cooler lines" I've been reading about?
BTW if you go back in this thread and see my posts you'll know I hate my '97 too Can't wait 'till I can afford replace it.
Or is this forum used for reporting problems only?
: )
Seriously, when it's running it is a great little truck. Good handling and power, lots of extras, comfy ride, etc. The problem for me is that I can't trust it or justify the expense of everything that goes wrong with it I spent over $3000 US in just over a year and there are still issues I simply leave unresolved because I'm sick of the hassle. Sending unit needs to be replaced so the gas gauge doesn't go from ¼ back up to full all by itself. Wipers work when they feel like it. Service engine light wanders on and off for a day or two every month or so. I wouldn't be so bitter if GM had backed me up but they were pathetic in every way. I will never buy another GM vehicle as long as I live, just for spite and to show them how short-sighted their strategies were (are).
My mom, brother and I were all in her blazer yesterday stopped at a light waiting to turn left. Heard a horn went to look in the pass side mirror next thing you know my face is going for the dash (seat belt saved me). We got rearended by a newer escort (guy never hit the brakes and it was estimated 30-40mph hit). Only damage was the bumper which was dented and also pushed in and the license plate bulb cover got knocked out. The hatch works but we didnt try the liftgate (gonna wait till it goes into the bodyshop). Oh yea the guy stayed for 5 min then decided he was gonna leave. Hit & Run *%&#^&#%^#%^#^%#%^#.
I was very impressed at how well the blazer took the rear end hit
We are all a little sore but no major injuries
I dont even want to know what would have happened if he hit my silverado (might have went under it and hit the rear diff.
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