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    Suburban died and won't restart (but sometimes it does...)

    I was packing up to head to the cottage... And my Suburban started and died as I was reversing. No Codes Just cranks.... My feeling was the fuel pump... When I go home from the cottage (it sat for 3 days), I pulled the fuse (good) and reseated it and swapped the fuel pump relay with the horn...
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    4L60e, transcooler line burst and lost reverse

    I picked up a used 2003 Suburban Z71 4x4 that burst a line or trans cooler before I bought it. The transmission had about 35,000 miles at that point... It still has all forward gears... But reverse sliiiiips (need to put it 4Lo to move anywhere). I'm pretty sure I know the answer.. but the only...
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    2005 Features you should add to your 2003....

    I have a 2005 LT 4x4 Suburban in Bermuda Blue and have recently purchased a 2003 Z71 4x4 Green Suburban. Trying to think of the features that are in the "05 that I can upgrade in my '03 Hydroboost brakes E-fans TPMS What else is missing? My '05 has JL4 Brakes and Traction control... But...
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    Another Suburban- added a Green 2003 Z71 4x4

    I found a deal I couldn't refuse... And added a Green 2003 Z71 4x4 to go with my 2005 Bermuda Blue 4x4. The good Paint in great condition, on dog ear and a little pitting over the rear fender flares Krowned yearly since new. Dealer maintained with records. New Crate 5.3 70,000km/45,000miles...
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    Pitman Arm Dust cap (between relay rod and pitman)

    I damaged the boot/dust cap taking off the relay rod/center link to install a new front diff. In the process I damaged the rubber cap that sits between the pitman and the rod. What do you suggest? I don't need a new pitman arm...
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    Wheel arch compatibilty

    Trying to clean up some rust on my Suburban. the wheel arch in the rear is rusty at the top of the arch.... is the arch the same on the Silverado. Could I cut 1 inch off around the wheel and weld in a patch panel from a Silverado. I think the Suburban may be longer, but my issues are at the top....
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    Backup Camera location?

    Has anyone mounted a backup camera on the hatch (in front of the third brake light)? Any cons? I haven't tested yet, but I believe I can see the hitch and everything around from up there.... FWIW Wolfbox G900 Pro installation
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    EVAP System.... found an o-ring where is it from?

    I pulled my EVAP system apart to fix my fuel filling. Blew out fuel vent line. Checked purge valve, checked vent solenoid... it looks like it is a clogged charcoal canister... I found this on the ground I think it must be from the vent on the filler line to the gas tank connection.... Does...
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    Fuel Trim wonky... where to start

    I recently did a ton of maintenance on my Suburban. I installed a new transmission, transcooler, transcooler lines, and rad. I cleaned my K&N Air filter. I also installed dual CATs (from a 6.0 Yukon Denali)... instead of the y-pipe that was on. I don't currently have a muffler(s) on, so...
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    4l65 installed in Suburban (that had a 4L60)

    My 4L60 finally gave up the ghost. I recently swapped for a rebuilt 4L65. Everything bolted up well, plumbed and filled. Looking at my OBD II, looking at the transmission details, I see commanded gear. In Park....with the engine running, it says Commanded Gear 1 Not sure what it usually...
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    Pulled transmission cooler lines off radiator and coolant poured out.... Please help?

    I'm replacing my transmission, at the same time adding new 6an transmission cooler lines and a 40k aux cooler. I was removing fittings from the rad (removed clip, pulled line no issue, but once I removed the fitting on the rad... coolant poured out... is this normal? Is there radiator fluid up...
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    Yet another EVAP thread

    My solenoid works... but there is a break somewhere in the harness. When I check my scanner... I never seem to see the point where the vent is commanded to be closed... it always says commanded open. Does anyone know when it is supposed to be closed? Can I keep it open all the time? or...
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    Interior template (Yukon XL/Suburban)

    Looking to cut a mat for the back of my Suburban and was looking to see if anyone has a template... My initial measurements show there is a taper... so thought I would see if some already has a template, so I don't have to re-invent the wheel.
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    Pulling 4L65 fluid loss

    Today I got around to pulling my LQ4 and 4L65E from the chassis of a Denali I picked up to part out for a few things. The engine came out smoothly. I removed the drive shafts from the transfer case. Front of transmission resting on 2x4 across the torsion bars. I unbolted the trans mount. Then I...
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    Painting help needed.

    I'm painting the interior trim from a Denali (the Grey, not the wood grain....) for my Suburban. I switched to SEM Very Dark Pewter (instead of Medium Dark Pewter) Classic Coat. I used adhesion promoter, primed and painted several coats of SEM. I have two blemishes that have showed up during...
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    Rear seat heater wiring diagram.

    I'm looking for a rear seat heater wiring diagram.. with connector pin outs... Ideally for. 2003 Denali... but can work with anyhting. Can anyone point me in the write direction? I've looked in the upfitters and another pdf with wiring diagrams ..but can't seem to find it.
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    Console lid interchange

    I am swapping a 2003 denali console into my 2005 suburban. I prefer the Suburban console lid.... it has the indent to stop stuff from flying around. It does not work.... Are there any lids that would work on the denali console that have an indent?
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    Trouble with color matching interior

    I have a 2005 Suburban LT with interior color codes 921 and 922 I purchased a 2003 Yukon Denali with interior color codes 921 and 922 I want to use the wood grain console and dash bezel... but some of the non-wood grain areas are showing their age. I used Medium Dark Pewter SEM 17163... but the...
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    LQ4 refresh...looking for guidance

    I need some guidance.... My Suburban has an LM7 5.3L with 706 heads.. with 178k miles. I bought a running 2003 Denali Yukon with LQ4 with 200k miles and a recently rebuilt 4L65e... I'm planning to swap the transmission in..and would like to refresh the LQ4. I'm going to do an engine oil...
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    Swapping transmissions....what else should I do when I pull the trans?

    My 4L60e has been slipping and needs to be swapped. Obviously I need to pull the drive shafts, remove the transfer case, remove cats... So in addition to swapping the trans, I am looking at doing the following 1. Change U-Joints 2. Install Pump Rub kit and new fluid in NP246 3. New Transmission...
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    Paint / body issues any ideas to improve it without an entire repaint...

    I have a 2005 Suburban LT 4x4 finished in Bermuda blue metallic. It has some damaged clear, large stone chips.... I'm looking for suggestions on repairing the spots so 1. They don't get worse 2. They don't look worse 3. And from 20ft they look better. Any suggestions or ideas?
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    Removing Body from Frame Checklist

    I'm long term planning on removing the body from the fame to allow me to fully clean and paint the frame, replace brake lines...possibly to and engine swap and replace the transmission. I know a lot of that could be done without pulling the body from frame...but want to clean, treat and paint...
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    4L60E from to 2009 4x4 in 2005 LT 4x4 Suburban with 4L60E

    Would an '09 transmission drop right into an '05? Any issues?
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    Whine at 70mph....

    2 days ago, I noticed a loud whine while under load at 70mph @2200rpm. If I let off the gas, it quiets down. I may have also had a slip in my transmission... Very minor. It sounds like it is coming from the front... But that is just a guess (last week I had a dragging caliper, that we thought...
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    2005 Suburban with Y91, looking for switched power in Center console

    I'm mounting the controls for my plow in the cup holder and need a ignition switched source... I know I can find on in several spots... but does anyone know if there is one in the harness of the center console. Couldn't find the wiring diagram for this connector...I think it is C370

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