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  1. DaveO9

    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    I'm a little overwhelmed with all the different Derale options. And their website is not super helpful to gain understanding of nuances between model numbers. I've seen many instances of users here, including @Geotrash, using the 13960 kit. Amazon gives me a Does Not Fit warning with that...
  2. DaveO9

    Front suspension rebuild - a couple questions

    I'm doing all four front control arms, new struts, and sway bar links/bushings. Done with driver's side, passenger side to go. For the control arms, I'm using Delphi for all four. Looks like the same castings as my original, just about every ridge and casting mark identical. Quality seems...
  3. DaveO9

    Tech 2 showing multiple DTCs - Related?

    2013 Tahoe LT, 5.3. 198K miles. I've posted previously about a DIC message I repeatedly get on "Service Parking Assist." The system consistently works fine - all four sensors are triggering when appropriate, but the messages are annoying and I'm still wondering if there are underlying...
  4. DaveO9

    SOLVED: Troubleshooting 2013 rear park assist

    Short story: I have always gotten a "service park assist message" since I've owned the rig (sept this year) but after replacing sensors, and more recently, taking the bumper off a second time and inspecting the wiring harness, it seems to be working as it should. Perhaps I will just live with...
  5. DaveO9

    TPMS Relearn Problems

    I recently discovered my sensors were not mapped to the correct positions, so I bought one of the el cheapo Amazon relearn tools. I've spent a couple hours with it trying to get it to work. Out of many attempts, I've gotten it to to trigger a single sensor twice. I got frustrated after trying...
  6. DaveO9

    Got my Tune On!

    Took it to the local tuner here in Vancouver, WA I've used for years. Old School EFI - he's big in the OBD I world, but also does a great job with the newer stuff, too. GM only. Did minor mods to both ECM and TCM. ECM: - DOD off - Axle protection via spark and via ETC off - Tip-In...
  7. DaveO9

    Anyone have any experience with Paradox Mufflers?

    https://paradoxmuffler.com/ Their no-drone technology definitely has me intrigued. I'm looking to upgrade stock exhaust on my 2013 5.3, but will run far away from anything that has the least threat of causing drone. I had a single Magnaflow and resonator delete on my '09 5.3 - had great...
  8. DaveO9

    Correct Tru-Cool 40k Trans cooler

    I bought the Tru-Cool Max LPD 47391 trans cooler, without thermal bypass. Hindsight, I'm thinking I should have bought the 4739 with bypass? I live in Vancouver, WA (weather same as Portland, OR) but I do use it for some cold weather / snow activities. Should I send the 47391 one back and get...
  9. DaveO9

    Spark plug debate - 2013 5.3 LMG

    In the middle of doing plugs and wires, with PS front fender skirt removed due to starter replacement. So vehicle is down and want to get it back up, but there's been a delay.... I first ordered from Amazon: 8 AC-Delco 41-962 platinum plugs and 9748HH wire kit which includes the plug boot...
  10. DaveO9

    SOLVED: What is this noise? Torque converter?

    Most noticeable idling on my sloped driveway, nose pointing uphill. (In gear or neutral/park) Also noticeable when taking off from start, regardless of grade. Might be happening at cruise or other acceleration, but don’t hear it. Notably, it does NOT happen when idling on level surface, or...
  11. DaveO9

    HomeLink vs Lear CAR2U

    OK, so here's a weird one. I purchased an overhead console off eBay with the garage door buttons. I need to buy a new remote anyway, and the console cost about the same, or even cheaper so it seemed like a good way to go. Little did I know, however, that GM cheaped out for some of the NNBS...
  12. DaveO9

    Rear door speaker wiring problems

    Is the speaker wiring in the rear doors a known/common problem? I've been pulling my hair out and there's not much left to do that! My 2009 Tahoe (LS, base audio system), both rear door speakers were bad. I replaced them, and I assumed everything was working, but now I'm not so sure. I'll...
  13. DaveO9

    New 2013 Tahoe LT

    Picked up this 2013 early in the week to replace our totaled 2009. High miles (almost 200k) but body, paint and interior are all in great condition and mechanical issues and associated rebuilds/replacements don't worry me. I'm expecting to deal with engine and trans at some point in the next...
  14. DaveO9

    NNBS Swap out single speed T-case for two speed

    Hello all. I posted a week ago about how my '09 was totaled in a roll-over accident. (We all walked away then and still doing fine now). Haven't gotten much traction with insurance settlement yet so it's probably premature, but I've been doing some looking online for a replacement. I know I...
  15. DaveO9

    Tahoe saved our lives

    Last four hundred mile stretch of an almost 4k mile road trip. My son, 16 and no license yet, just permit, was driving. It was a good stretch for him to get an hour or so in of night freeway driving. I'm in the passenger seat, my girls, 18 and 13, in the back. All had seatbelts on. Little...
  16. DaveO9

    Middle of 3.5k mile road trip - need A/C help

    Hi all, I’ve got a small (I hope)A/C problem. I’m almost to the midpoint of a long trip in the north Midwest (hot and humid). My symptoms: blowing mist out the vents when A/C is on, PS footwell carpet is sopping wet, but just water, and I’m hearing a strange hissing noise from same spot at...
  17. DaveO9

    Front brakes stink after long downhill

    I'm a scoutmaster and I was with our troop last week at summer camp. I hauled our troop gear trailer which I'm guessing is about 3K lbs loaded. Camp is 5 miles off the highway and about 1500-2000 feet of elevation gain over that distance. On the way down I had burnt smelling brakes in front...
  18. DaveO9

    Door Lock Actuator Issue

    I know the answer is probably "no," but are they rebuildable? My passenger side front lock is hit or miss, lately more miss than hit. When it doesn't actuate you can see it trying to, but not enough oomph to move it from one position to the other. Happens both on lock and unlock. Doesn't...
  19. DaveO9

    front wheel bearings - 4WD

    Should have done this a long time ago, but had the front wheels lifted off the ground for something else today and checked for play at 6:00/12:00. Probably about .1" movement at outer edge of tire. No noise or any other ill effects from the front end, but I'm guessing it's time for...
  20. DaveO9

    upgrade air intake tube

    2009 Tahoe, 5.3. I want to get rid of the accordian section of the intake tube, but I want to keep the factory air box and flat filter. I just want a smooth tube and to get rid of the resonator. I've been looking at Airaid, but $150-$200 for a plastic tube seems like a lot. Are there any...
  21. DaveO9

    Ignition-hot source from a fuse?

    I’m trying to find an ignition hot source for the pink wire hanging out in the pic. It’s for the lighting circuit for an aux light switch I installed. (The relay for the lights is powered direct from the batt, so I can run them with key off). My plan was to use a fuse tap in one of the fuses in...
  22. DaveO9

    Body side molding peeling back

    I know this has been discussed in older threads, but I didn’t see anything recent for NNBS. I’m thinking about just removing all four of the door moldings. This is the worst one, but all four are doing it. I’m worried that they’re warping and putting them back with new 3M tape will just be a...
  23. DaveO9

    Transfer case removal question

    My shot transfer case is coming out. I posted a couple days ago about severe grinding - further diagnosis just confirms that the noise is coming from the t-case. I started the removal tonight, but I've hit a snag. Main question: does the trans cross member have to be removed? I can't see how...
  24. DaveO9

    MP3023 Transfer Case Grinding/Chattering

    2800 mile family road trip over Thanksgiving week in the Tahoe. Ran great, really no major issues until about mile 2300 on the way home. Felt a hard shift from the trans (at least that's what it felt like) and from then on had a significant, impossible to ignore, metal-on-metal sound from the...
  25. DaveO9

    Slow cranking due to battery cable?

    My 2009 Tahoe, 5.3, cranks slow, especially when cold. It's been that way since I've owned it, but that's only been about 2 months. I had the battery load tested - tested good and it's only 2 years old. Battery shows 12.3V with key and engine off. Engine running I see 14.7 or so at the...

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