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    Might be time....Motor and trans swap/replacement

    Might be time for me to consider motor and trans swap/replacement; 323k miles- runs fine, but I'm starting to get nervous on longer trips...My last trip to Death Valley she got a little warm (once) and has been sipping some antifreeze lately. Honestly I have been searching for the next ride as...
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    2009 tahoe 5.3 low oil pressure, power steering loss and tranny code

    Haha Yikes! yeah like I said earlier these Tahoes are one electronic controller from being perfect;) Update: Ended up taking to my local shop...Tranny code and PS issue seem to be ghosts. But getting the 'o-ring' in the oil pan replaced today...so should be wheels up tomorrow for a good while.
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    2009 tahoe 5.3 low oil pressure, power steering loss and tranny code

    I didn't see any drop below 500-600rpm. Hmm interesting connection thou hadn't thought about the tranny pump.
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    2009 tahoe 5.3 low oil pressure, power steering loss and tranny code

    Thanks Don makes sense. Seems my truck is taking this quarantine a little too seriously ;)
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    2009 tahoe 5.3 low oil pressure, power steering loss and tranny code

    Thanks James. Just YT the o-ring repair...appreciate to insight.
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    2009 tahoe 5.3 low oil pressure, power steering loss and tranny code

    First- Owned since day one, well cared for 295k. Tranny replaced about 100k ago. Just recently noticed oil pressure sitting lower than usual...hovering around the 20psi (according the gauge). Historically this happens when low on oil, and a quick check and quart (or what is needed) is all that...
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    Where Is My Solid State Relay (SSR)???

    Update....even thou I changed the relay and multiple fuses....I am still getting the warning WTF! It happens randomly, but also seems to happen when braking hard downhill...So I still think it could be a ground wire someplace. What would be nice if the great engineers at GMC would have...
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    Where Is My Solid State Relay (SSR)???

    Yes I do have the built-in trailer brake thing.
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    Where Is My Solid State Relay (SSR)???

    Yep I figured that out too! Here's another pic for location...But basically follow the fuel cell toward the front of the truck until the first subframe and its attached to it.
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    Where Is My Solid State Relay (SSR)???

    Ok...I MAY have found this little ******! ....the only thing is not 100% its the right relay, as the part# 25848909 doesn't line up to what I've read.........If so...its located inside of the frame rail right after the fuel cell, on on the subframe beam....trouble is the bolt heads are tucked...
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    Where Is My Solid State Relay (SSR)???

    Just crazy....if I could only find the damn relay I could fix it....but all of the 'suggested' locations I'm coming up empty. So frustrating.
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    Where Is My Solid State Relay (SSR)???

    Curious....If you ever found the position of the relay? I'm having the same issue of not finding the location..... All the YT vids are for silverados or trucks which either locate on frame rail or under spare...nada on the Tahoe...
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    2009 Tahoe: Front Wipers not spraying fluid

    Thought I might have solved it this AM...since there are two pumps (ft and rr) with the rear one working, thought I could just switch the cabling and have a working washer for the front.....but NOPE different fittings! Dam! Keep those suggestions rolling in;)
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    2009 Tahoe: Front Wipers not spraying fluid

    Ok....its not the motor...its not the fuses...what is it? I'm at a loss... As a side note I'd just like to thank the GM engineers for their ability to over-engineer the placement of the motors and fittings so that it is nearly required to remove the front end to get at anything:)
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    2009 Tahoe: Front Wipers not spraying fluid

    thanks for the response....you make it sound ominous to get to the electrical connection with 'IF'...lol I hope thats not the case...but my previous experience has taught me the pretty much everything on the rig is a challenge to work on or get at;) But I think your right, in that the pump is out...
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