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Eratic oil pressure at idle or just aboverodholder3549 - 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer - Engine - 3 hours ago98000 will set at idle and go from 40 psi to 0 or down to 10 but does not seem to do it when driving down the road-
3 hours ago JimmSeveral possibilities; oil level is low (refill as required), faulty oil pressure switch (replace the pressure sending unit), poor wiring or ground connection to the pressure switch, faulty / worn oil pump. -
3 hours ago HouseCallAutoReplace the oil pressure sending unit. Probability here is greater than 90%.
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6 hours ago Jimm1) Turn the ignition key on with the windows up. Listen for a soft, brief whirring sound - it might last for just a second or two. If you hear this sound, it means the fuel pump is working. If you don't hear it on the inside, listen for it on the outside; remove the fuel filler cap, depress the spring-loaded door in the filler neck and have someone else turn on the ignition while you listen.
2) If you don't hear the fuel pump, check the fuel pump fuse and relay within which are located in the engine fuse box. Check the wiring to the fuel pump if the fuse and relay are good. If the wiring is good also, you likely have a bad fuel pump.
3) Have the powertrain control module (PCM) checked if the fuel pump runs continuously while the ignition key is on. The PCM should only be looked over by a qualified service or repair shop.
4) Relieve the pressure from the fuel system before proceeding further. Unscrew the fuel cap and remove the fuel pump relay from the fuse box. Crank the engine for a few seconds and wait for it to start and quickly stall (or it might not start at all).
5) Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel pressure test port on the fuel supply rail (remove the port's cap). The gauge needs an adapter that will connect to the test port's Schrader valve.
6) Turn the ignition key to the "On" position. Check the pressure on the gauge. The pressure should be 60 to 66 pounds per square inch for a V6 engine. On V8 engines, the pressure should be 48 to 54 psi for engines that take E-85 ethanol gas and 55 to 62 for the others.
7) Check for restrictions in the fuel system, including the fuel filter and inlet strainer, if the pressure is lower than it should be. If there are no restrictions, you likely have a bad fuel pressure regulator or fuel pump. Replace the pressure regulator if the pressure is higher than specified.
8) Disconnect and inspect all lines in the fuel system, including the fuel supply and return lines and the Evaporative Emission Control vapor lines. Replace any lines that are dry, cracked or leaking. Look for any dirt in the lines and blow it out with compressed air.
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Dual Exhaust? is there any other cars around that year with a dual exhaust that will fit on my impala.matt32holman - 2003 Chevrolet Impala - Engine - 7 hours ago-
7 hours ago JimmThe dual exhuast systems are typically mage for a specific model year, design and engine for a specific vehicle. Check these on-line auto parts and exhaust system / aftermarket sources for the specific applications and correct fit for your vehicle; www.autoanything.com, www.jcwhitney.com, www.carid.com - to list only a few sources.
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5/23/2013 JimmThe radiator cooling fans not operating is due to several possibilities; faulty cooling fan switch (temperature sensor), faulty fan relay, faulty fan fuse or wiring / connections to the cooling fans, faulty cooling fan motor.
As a diagnosis and first step run a jumper wire from the positive battery terminal to the radiator fan motor - to see if the motor operates. If yes, then suspect the wirning / connection, fuse or relay in the circuit. If the motor still does not operate with the 12V supply direct, then suspect the radiator fan motor is faulty.
Check the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the radiator fan assembly (with motor and shroud) from around $60.00 for your vehicle.
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My car is over heating and I checked all the relays and its not that it is what else would make the fan not workjackvanover - 2000 Chevrolet Impala - Engine - 5/23/2013-
5/23/2013 JimmThe radiator cooling fans not operating is due to several possibilities; faulty cooling fan switch (temperature sensor), faulty fan relay, faulty fan fuse or wiring / connections to the cooling fans, faulty cooling fan motor.
As a diagnosis and first step run a jumper wire from the positive battery terminal to the radiator fan motor - to see if the motor operates. If yes, then suspect the wirning / connection, fuse or relay in the circuit. If the motor still does not operate with the 12V supply direct, then suspect the radiator fan motor is faulty.
Check the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (RockAuto) list the radiator fan assembly (with motor and shroud) from around $60.00 for your vehicle.
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Hard to start and stalls outtdmewilliams - 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier - Engine - 5/23/2013130,000 miles replaced fuel pump. have to cycle ignition switch several times before will start. stalled out at freeway speed. ust stopped running,all red dash lights caame on. -
Dealers repair gas guages recalls and then make a time bomb by installing a zip lock tie to the high pressure gasline..proy18 - 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer - Engine - 5/23/2013Had gauge repaired two years ago at the local dealer ..... Tuesday 5/7/13 as my son was traveling down the turnpike the engine stalled.... alot of gas leaking under the vehicle,could have started a fire.. Maybe GM should supply the correct clamp for the high ...-
5/9/2013 JimmSounds like this repair should be taken up with the dealership that performed the recall work.
5/11/2013 proy18Dealer said that GM sends a kit that they use to repair gas gauges, which has zip ties in it and only use GM's parts that they send. to repair the gauges... including the zip tie...There again how do you prove that with out hard evidence.. -
5/23/2013 JimmHave the dealership provide the kit part number and contents. Then, you will need to determine where exactly the fuel leak did originate from. The leak may or may not be from result of the repair performed.
Keep in mind that two years time - things may have changed; repairs and parts wear, move and change over time - there is not enough details provided at this point to make a reasonable determination.
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What could be wrong, When I floor it my truck wont speed up correctly.Zach - 1998 Chevrolet C1500 - Engine - 5/23/2013When I floor the pedal my truck wont go anywhere fast. it acts like it wants to down shift and speed up but wont. It will for a brief second and then upshift and very slowly speed up. it has no upper end power. it use to do this before but no this bad. at times ...-
5/23/2013 papiuno11do u have fuel injectors? and /or try your gas filter. i guess you have found out what those codes are...follow the parts related could be a smaller problem.. tune up ,ignition system..i.e plugs ,distributer cap and coil.. just ideas..good luck !!!
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I'm changing distributor cap and router, how do I get spark plug wires back in the right firing order?donwh - 1994 Chevrolet Caprice - Engine - 5/22/2013 -
Can an undersized battery make car almost stall at stoplights with AC on?emilyr7 - 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer - Engine - 5/22/2013Car had completely dead battery. Got a jump start and went to get new battery. Said I needed a 785 but only had 775 and said that would work bc I do not have a lot of electronics on car. Driving home it acted like it wanted to stall with AC on, but not when off. ... -
All of the gages have gone haywire. The radio and AC turn on and off. You can't roll the windows down, adjust the mirrordaisydooneely - 2003 Chevrolet Corvette - Engine - 5/22/2013The messages run through every one of them. The mileage is 100,000+-. The alternator has been replaced because the car was dead. It I an intermittent problem that finally became an all the time problem. First thing when you start the car it says charging system ... -
Engine will not start battery good turn key And all dash lights go off. Engine starter dose not engagejohn - 2003 Chevrolet Corvette - Engine - 5/22/2013Car been starting good this date after turning car off would not restart battery checked out good Tried with car in park And also in neutral starter not engaging-
5/22/2013 CVOIs the security light is on ? no,
Try this tip.
First, check the battery and starter cables for their tightness or free of corrosion and physical damaged.
See this Starting system simplified diagram. Have a help from an assistant to crank the engine, use a 12 volt light tester or a digital voltmeter, apply it to the starter control circuit.
If there is light or 12 volts and the starter isn't cranking, then the starter is the culprit. Have the starter to bench test for free at the local auto parts stores.
If there isn't no light or no volts, then the ignition switch is the culprit.
Check the starter relay and position the Automatic transmission shifter in neutral.
http://www.samarins.com/glossary/starter.html
Note: a 3/4 charge battery is 12.50 volts
A discharge battery is 11.75 volts.
A battery under a cranking load and it is reading less than 7 volts,it will be a recycled battery.
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Had to put on a new compressor and now the compressor want start. I have checked wiring and fuses what else do I need 2?joemat63 - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina - Engine - 5/21/2013Had to change the compressor because the clutch bearing had gone bad, so I put the the clutch on the old compressor and the compressor still would not start, so I got a new compressor and put it back on and still nothing. -
My car is over heating when its not driving, it over heats when Im in red light or waiting in trafficyoda8287 - 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Engine - 5/21/2013-
5/21/2013 jdlHow hot is it getting in degrees F? When the problem occurs, is the cooling fan working? If you turn on the ac does the fan run?
I realize anymore, the temp gage on the dash may just read cold and hot not actual degrees. Some makes and models, the radiator fan won't turn on till about 220 degrees.
5/21/2013 jdlJust to add, are you losing coolant?
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Cranks but won't firerdgoughnour - 1994 Chevrolet K1500 - Engine - 5/21/2013My truck turns over fine but won't fir at all. Gas in the carburetor doesn't work. anything else I can check?-
5/21/2013 jdlHave a helper crank it while you visually check for spark at the spark plugs. How long since a tune-up?
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